Statement of Annual Results to 31 March 2021

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Tue, Jun 08 2021 08:30 am

Stock Exchange Announcement
Statement of Annual Results
TEMPLETON EMERGING MARKETS INVESTMENT TRUST PLC
("TEMIT" or "the Company")
Legal Entity Identifier 5493002NMTB70RZBXO96

Company Overview

Launched in June 1989, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC ("TEMIT" or the "Company") is an investment trust that invests principally in emerging markets companies with the aim of delivering capital growth to shareholders over the long term. While the majority of the Company's shareholders are based in the UK, shares are traded on both the London and New Zealand stock exchanges.

TEMIT has a diversified portfolio of around 80 high quality companies, actively selected for their long-term growth potential, sustainable earnings and with due regard to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") attributes. TEMIT's research-driven investment approach and strong long-term performance has helped it to grow to be the largest emerging markets investment trust in the UK, with assets of £2.6 billion as at 31 March 2021. Since launch to 31 March 2021, TEMIT's net asset value ("NAV") total return was +4,629.5% compared to the benchmark total return of +1,930.4%.

The Company is governed by a Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring that shareholders' best interests, taking into account the wider community of stakeholders, are at the forefront of all decisions. Under the guidance of the Chairman, the Board of Directors is responsible for the overall strategy of the Company and monitoring its performance.

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