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2 Franklin Equity Group International Small Cap Update

3 EDWIN LUGO, CFA Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager Franklin Equity Group Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC June 5, 2013

4 Agenda Organization Where are the Best Opportunities? Example 4

5 Equities Look Attractive To Us Compared to Bonds Citigroup World Government Bond Index Yield vs. MSCI World Index Dividend Yield % /03 4/04 4/05 4/06 4/07 4/08 4/09 4/10 4/11 4/12 Citigroup WGBI (20+YTM) MSCI World Index- Div. Yield Sources: 2013 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved, 2013 Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI), Reuters. As of 3/31/2013. Chart is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 5

6 Small Caps Have Outperformed Long-Term Performance of MSCI Small Cap Total Return Index and MSCI EAFE Total Return Index (4/1/03-3/28/13) MSCI EAFE Total Return Index Price MSCI EAFE Small Cap Total Return Index: % Gain MSCI EAFE Total Return Index: % Gain MSCI EAFE Small Cap Total Return Index Price /03 04/04 04/05 04/06 04/07 04/08 04/09 04/10 04/11 04/12 04/13 MSCI EAFE TR Index MSCI EAFE SC TR Index Source: 2013 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved, 2013 Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI). Chart is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 6

7 Small Cap Valuations Generally Remain Attractive Forward P/E Comparison: MSCI EAFE Small Cap and MSCI EAFE Indices Year Forward P/E Ratio /08 1/09 7/09 1/10 7/10 1/11 7/11 1/12 7/12 1/13 MSCI EAFE Small Cap MSCI EAFE Source: 2013 FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved, 2013 Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI). Chart is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 7

8 Europe Is Attractive To Us Versus Other Markets Index PE 2013E PBV 2012 MSCI World Index MSCI USA Index MSCI Europe Index MSCI Pacific Index ex-japan MSCI Japan Index Source: 2013 Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI), Bloomberg as of 1/15/13. E= estimates for There is no assurance that any projection, estimate or forecast will be realized. 8

9 Company Balance Sheets Are in Good Shape Net Debt to Equity % % Source: MSCI, Worldscope, Institutional Brokers Estimate System, Morgan Stanley Research. Note: Data excludes financials sector. e= IBES estimates for 2012, 2013 and There is no assurance that any projection, estimate or forecast will be realized. Chart is for illustrative and discussion purposes only. 9

10 Sector Allocations Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite vs. MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Portfolio % Index % Over/Under As of March 31, 2013 Portfiolio % Index % Over/Under Industrials Financials Consumer Discretionary Consumer Staples Information Technology Materials Utilities Telecommunication Services HealthCare Energy 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Industrials Capital Goods Commercial & Professional Services Transportation Financials Insurance Real Estate Diversified Financials Banks Consumer Discretionary Retailing Consumer Durables & Apparel Media Consumer Services Automobiles & Components Consumer Staples Household & Personal Products Food Beverage & Tobacco Food & Staples Retailing Information Technology Technology Hardware & Equipment Software & Services Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equip Materials Utilities Telecommunication Services HealthCare Health Care Equipment & Services Pharma Biotech & Life Sciences Energy Information is supplemental to the Historical Performance page and the accompanying full performance presentation prepared in accordance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). Please also see the Important Information page in the Appendix. Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding. Figures represent percent of equity. Sector and industry group diversification information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics of the composite. 10

11 Geographical Allocations Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite vs. MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index As of March 31, 2013 Europe United Kingdom Japan North America Asia/Pacific Ex Japan 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Portfolio % Index % Over/Under Europe Ireland France Italy Netherlands Finland Greece Spain Belgium Austria Denmark Germany Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Japan North America United States Canada Asia/Pacific Ex Japan Singapore Australia Hong Kong Other Information is supplemental to the Historical Performance page and the accompanying full performance presentation prepared in accordance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). Please also see the Important Information page in the Appendix. Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding. Figures represent percent of equity. Geographic diversification information is historical and may not reflect current or future portfolio characteristics of the composite. 11

12 12 Case Study: Carpetright PLC UK s leading specialist carpet retailer Quality Strong balance sheet low levels of net debt and strong cash generation indicates it can take advantage of competitors under financial stress to take market share. CEO has been in the industry for over 50 years. Return on equity has averaged 75% over the last decade. Long term competitive advantage Carpetright dominant 32% market share in the UK gives them buying power over the fragmented carpet manufacturing industry. These economies of scales lead to higher margins and lower prices for consumers driving market share gains. Carpetright shows superior service over its competitors they control the majority of the carpet fitters leading to shorter waiting times between ordering and fitting. Valuation / Risk We view the recent share price, and broader weakness in the sector, as an opportunity to purchase shares at a discount, as investors have fled consumer discretionary stocks reliant on the UK housing market. Based on our research, we believe the company could generate 40-60m of free cashflow per year. Combined with the strong competitive position and balance sheet, we believe this should protect us from the risk of a prolonged downturn. Ultimately, we feel Carpetright will exit the recession with an even more dominant position. The following case study shown represents an example of the investment managers best performing investments and other investments made by the investment manager which were not as successful or that lost money are not shown. The investment may or may not be currently held by funds managed by the investment manager. This case study is not representative of the overall performance of the funds managed by the investment manager as is demonstrated by those funds past performance numbers. Past performance does not guarantee future results and results may differ over future time periods. This case study is being shown only as example of what the investment manager is seeking to achieve in managing the fund, but is not necessarily indicative of what has actually been achieved with all of the investments or will be achieved going forward. This is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding an industry, security or investment and should not be viewed as an investment recommendation. The actions taken with respect to this investment, and its performance, may not be representative of other advice or investments. Factual statements are taken from sources considered reliable, but have not been independently verified for completeness or accuracy by the fund s manager or its affiliates. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security or as an indication of trading intent for any fund. Holdings are subject to change. Logos are trademarks of their respective owners and are used for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement or sponsorship of Franklin Templeton Investments. 12

13 Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite Market Cap Breakdown (%) 1 and Top 10 Equity Holdings Market Capitalization Analysis 1 (figures in $USD) $1.5Bn-$2Bn 10.7% $500m-$1Bn 20% Top 10 Holdings 2 (as of 3/31/13) Name of Issuer Total Grafton Group PLC 4.40% Euler SA 4.00% Diabiru Corp. 4.00% Prysmian SPA 3.90% C&C Group PLC 3.90% Sligro Food Group NV 3.70% Arch Capital Group Ltd 3.70% Aderans Co. Ltd 3.60% DCC PLC 3.60% Savills PLC 3.50% TOTAL 38.30% Source: FactSet Research Systems, Inc. Information is supplemental to the Historical Performance page and the accompanying full performance presentation prepared in accordance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). Please also see the Important Information page in the Appendix. Top ten equity holdings information is historical and may not reflect current or future composite characteristics. All holdings are subject to change. Holdings of the same issuers have been combined.the information provided is not a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any particular security. The securities identified do not represent the composite s entire holdings and in the aggregate may represent only a small percentage of such holdings. There is no assurance that securities purchased will remain in the composite, or that securities sold will not be repurchased. Top ten holdings may differ for individual accounts within the composite. In addition, it should not be assumed that any securities mentioned were or will prove to be profitable. For the most current information on the composite, please contact your Franklin Templeton institutional marketing representative at Total may not equal 100% due to rounding. 2. Based on representative portfolio taken from the Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite. Information is historical and is subject to change 13

14 Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite Historical Performance As of March 31, 2012 Annualized Total Returns (%) 1 Yr 3 Yr 5 Yr 10 Yr Since Inception 11/30/02 Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite Gross of Fees (USD) Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite Net of Fees (USD) MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Past performance does not guarantee future results and results may differ over future time periods. Please see accompanying full performance presentation prepared in accordance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). Please also see the Important Information page in the Appendix. Total returns are presented inclusive of commissions and transaction costs, and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains, or other earnings. 14

15 15 Important Information The information provided during this conference is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding any market, industry sector, security, or portfolio. Statements of fact cited by the presenters have been obtained from sources considered reliable but no representation is made as to their completeness or accuracy. Because market and economic conditions are subject to rapid change, opinions provided are valid only as of the date of the material and are subject to change without notice. The manager s opinions are intended solely to provide insight into how the manager analyzes securities and are not intended as a recommendation or individual investment advice for any particular security, strategy, or investment product. Indexes are for illustrative purposes only. One cannot invest directly in an index. For more information on Franklin Templeton products or services, please contact your local Franklin Templeton representative at (800) This presentation is provided by Franklin Templeton Institutional for informational purposes only. This information is considered proprietary and shall be treated as confidential. It shall not be distributed or otherwise communicated to third parties. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within these materials, we do not guarantee such accuracy. Additional Information 2013 Morgan Stanley Capital Index (MSCI). All MSCI data is provided as is. The Fund described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the Fund described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index FactSet Research Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to FactSet Research Systems Inc. and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither FactSet Research Systems Inc. nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. 15

16 Important Information Franklin claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). Please see accompanying full performance presentation prepared in accordance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ). Franklin (the firm ) encompasses the equity, fixed income and balanced accounts managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., and related Franklin affiliates, including, effective January 1, 2007, the equity accounts managed by the institutional investment teams of Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC under the former firm name of Fiduciary Global Advisors. The combined equity assets of Franklin and Fiduciary Global Advisors form the Franklin Global Advisers unit of Franklin going forward. Effective January 1, 2006, the fixed income assets managed from that date forward by Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC ( FTI ) or its related affiliates (managed previously by Fiduciary Trust Company International - Institutional Division or FTCI s Institutional Division ) that went through the institutional portfolio review process were combined with the fixed income assets of Franklin to form the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income unit of Franklin. The primary reason for these changes to the firm definition was to consolidate equity and fixed income asset management for Franklin (as previously defined), Fiduciary Global Advisors (institutional equities) and FTCI s Institutional Division (institutional fixed income) under one firm, Franklin. Wrap-fee and non wrap-fee accounts managed by Franklin Portfolio Advisors (formerly the Franklin Private Client Group) and multi-strategy asset allocation portfolios managed by Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Strategies (FTMAS) are not included in the firm definition. Total firm assets prior to January 1, 2006, are for the predecessor firm, Fiduciary Trust Company International - Institutional Division. As a result of the transfer of the fixed income assets of the Institutional Division on that date to the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income unit of Franklin, total firm assets for calendar year 2006 are only for the equity and private equity real estate assets that comprise Fiduciary Global Advisors. Effective January 1, 2007, the assets of Fiduciary Global Advisors have been redefined, as noted above, with the result that its equity assets (excluding global REITs) became part of the Franklin Global Advisers unit of Franklin and its global REIT and private equity real estate assets were reconstituted as Franklin Templeton Real Estate Advisors. The Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite consists of a single pooled investment vehicle managed on a fully discretionary basis with an investment objective that seeks an aboveaverage total return by investing in non-u.s. smaller capitalization growth-oriented equities. Total returns are presented in U.S. dollars both gross and net of investment advisory fees, are inclusive of commissions and transaction costs and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains or other earnings. The performance returns for the composite are in compliance with GIPS since inception. The primary benchmark of the composite is the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. The benchmark is free float adjusted market capitalization weighted and is composed of equity securities comprising MSCI s developed market country-specific indexes, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Additional information regarding the firm s policies for valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing compliant presentations are available upon request. As a firm with many mutual funds with unique investment objectives that are subject to varying regulatory requirements based on domicile of jurisdiction, the firm considers many of its mutual funds to be single account composites, for which the objective is as stated in each respective fund s prospectus. To receive a complete list and description of the firm s composites (including any single account mutual fund composite) contact your Franklin Templeton representative at This publication is intended only as a general overview of the Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity management team and philosophy and is for informational purposes only. It has been prepared solely for the use of the person to whom it has been delivered and may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. It is intended only for institutional investment consultants or institutional investors. It is not meant for the general public. For specific information on our products or services, please contact your local Franklin Templeton Institutional office. The information contained in this piece is not a complete analysis of every material fact regarding the market and any industry sector, a security, or a portfolio. Statements of fact cited by the manager have been obtained from sources considered reliable but no representation is made as to the completeness or accuracy. Because market and economic conditions are subject to rapid change, opinions provided are valid only as of the date of the material. Portfolio holdings and the manager s analysis of these issuers, market sectors, and of the economic environment may have changed since the date of the material. The manager s opinions are intended solely to provide insight into how the manager analyzes securities and are not a recommendation or individual investment advice for any particular security, strategy, or investment product. This presentation contains certain performance and statistical information. There is no assurance that employment of any of the strategies will result in the investment objectives or intended results being achieved. Past performance does not guarantee future results and results may differ over future time periods. Indices are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. The performance of an individual portfolio may differ from that of a benchmark, representative account or composite included herein for various reasons, including but not limited to, the objectives, limitations or investment strategies of a particular portfolio. Management fees will reduce the rate of return on any particular account or portfolios. 16

17 Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite All Returns and Asset Figures in USD N/A = Not Available * Year to Date reflects performance through 3/31/2013 and composite composition as of 3/31/2013 Primary Benchmark: MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. 1. Franklin claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS ) and has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the GIPS standards. Franklin has been independently verified for the periods 31 December 2006 through 31 December The verification report is available upon request. Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite construction requirements of the GIPS standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm s policies and procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards. Verification does not ensure the accuracy of any specific composite presentation. 2. Past performance does not guarantee future results and results may differ over future time periods. 3. Prior to 1 January 2007, firm assets under management do not include composites that transferred from Fiduciary Global Advisers, due to changes in the firm definition, as more fully explained in footnotes a and b. Please see additional notes to this performance presentation starting on page Benchmark returns and the benchmark annualized three year standard deviation for all periods are not covered by the Report of Independent Accountants. In addition, the composite gross annualized three year standard deviation for periods before 2011 is not covered by the Report of Independent Accountants. 17

18 Disclosures A. Firm Definition - Franklin (the "firm") encompasses the equity, fixed income and balanced accounts managed by Franklin Advisers, Inc., and related Franklin affiliates, including, effective 1 January 2007, the equity accounts managed by the institutional investment teams of Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC under the former firm name of Fiduciary Global Advisors. The combined equity assets of Franklin and Fiduciary Global Advisors form the Franklin Equity Group (formerly Franklin Global Advisers prior to 30 June 2010) unit of Franklin. Effective 1 January 2006, the fixed income assets managed from that date forward by Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC ("FTI") or its related affiliates (managed previously by Fiduciary Trust Company International - Institutional Division or "FTCI s Institutional Division") that went through the institutional portfolio review process were combined with the fixed income assets of Franklin to form the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income unit of Franklin. The primary reason for these changes to the firm definition was to consolidate equity and fixed income asset management for Franklin (as previously defined), Fiduciary Global Advisors (institutional equities) and FTCI s Institutional Division (institutional fixed income) under one firm, Franklin. The firm definition for Franklin does not include multi-strategy asset allocation portfolios managed by Franklin Templeton Multi-Asset Strategies (FTMAS) and the wrap-fee and non wrap-fee accounts managed by Franklin Separately Managed Accounts (formerly Franklin Portfolio Advisors). Figures for total firm assets are impacted by the changes to the firm definition effective 1 January 2006 and 1 January 2007, as firm assets for prior periods have not been restated. Total firm assets prior to 1 January 2006 are for Franklin prior to the inclusion of the fixed income assets from the predecessor firm, Fiduciary Trust Company International - Institutional Division. Total firm assets for calendar year 2006 include Franklin legacy equity assets plus Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, including both Franklin and Fiduciary legacy fixed income assets. Effective 1 January 2007, Franklin's assets also include the equity assets of the former firm Fiduciary Global Advisors, which were combined with Franklin's equity assets on that date to form the Franklin Global Advisers unit of Franklin. B. Composite Description - The Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite consists of all portfolios managed on a fully discretionary basis with an investment objective that seeks to outperform its benchmark on a gross of fees basis by investing in non-u.s. smaller capitalization equities. Franklin employs a bottom-up fundamental approach to stock selection, utilizing indepth analysis to select companies based on growth, quality and valuation investment criteria. Franklin seeks to invest in those sectors and companies that are expected to grow at a faster rate than the market overall, likely benefiting from secular and cyclical trends in both U.S. and non-u.s. markets. Franklin does not employ leverage or use derivatives in any account in the composite except for the use of foreign currency forward contracts in conjunction with the normal settlement of security trades in currencies other than the base currency of each account. Smaller-company stocks have historically exhibited greater price volatility than larger-company stocks, particularly over the short term. The base currency of the composite is U.S.Dollars (USD). The inception date for the composite is 30 November The composite creation date is 1 April The firm claims compliance with GIPS since January 1, The performance for the period prior to 1 January 2007 represents the performance of the composite when the constituent accounts were part of the firm Fiduciary Global Advisors (previously, FTCI - Institutional Division), which also claimed compliance with GIPS from 1 January 2000 forward. That performance is linked to the ongoing performance of the composite following the consolidation of the Fiduciary equity team into the Franklin Global Advisers unit of Franklin. The figures for composite assets shown in the table provided were not part of Franklin s historical assets under management prior to 1 January As a result, the assets under management for the firm represent the assets of Franklin without giving effect to changes in the firm definition, as more fully described in footnote a. In addition to pooled investment vehicles, Franklin may manage separate accounts pursuing the same strategy, utilizing the same research and investment advisory team. Separate accounts pursuing the same strategy may nevertheless show different performance results as they are not subject to frequent capital flows due to redemptions and subscriptions or to diversification requirements that can vary by jurisdiction depending upon the domicile of registration. As a result, separate accounts pursuing the same strategy are or will be placed in a separate composite as they come in to the firm. Eligible new accounts and eligible accounts that have changed to this mandate are added to the composite after one full month of performance, excluding any first partial month following inception or notification of mandate change. Accounts are removed from the composite if they breach the minimum account size for two consecutive months based on beginning market value for the month or if they become non-discretionary due to client-directed restrictions according to the firm s definition of what constitutes discretion. Prior to 1 January 2006, this composite was referred to as the FTCI Non-U.S. Small Cap Growth Equity Composite, as the name of the firm changed from FTCI - Institutional Division to Fiduciary Global Advisors ("FGA") on that date. Effective 1 January 2007, the composite name was changed from Fiduciary Intl Small Cap Growth Composite to Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity Composite due to the integration of Fiduciary Global Advisors into the Franklin Global Advisers unit of Franklin. 18

19 Disclosures C. Basis of Presentation and Calculation Methodology - Gross Total Returns are presented gross of investment advisory fees, and Net Total Returns are presented net of investment advisory fees. Gross and Net Total Returns are calculated net of brokerage commissions and other expenses a client would have paid and assume reinvestment of any dividends, interest income, capital gains or other earnings. Dividends, interest income, and capital gains are net of any applicable withholding taxes. Both gross and net performance results are time-weighted rates of return, including realized and unrealized gains and losses. For separate accounts and commingled trust accounts, gross of fee performance is presented before investment management fees but after the deduction of trading expenses. Gross of fee returns for pooled investment vehicles are calculated by adding back 1/12 of the pooled investment vehicle s total annual expense ratio to the monthly returns which are based on the net asset values for the primary share class. The total expense ratio reflects the investment management fees, administrative fees and all other pooled vehicle-related expenses for the primary share class but do not include any sales charges. For separate accounts, net performance reflects actual investment management fees charged, assessed quarterly in arrears, and actual performance fees if applicable. For all pooled investment vehicles (including commingled trust accounts), third party administered accounts, including accounts that use custodian market values where actual fees are not available, or accounts which are otherwise not charged a fee or benefit from fee waivers, net performance is reduced by performance fees if applicable and investment management fees by applying the highest breakpoint from the standard institutional fee schedule to the gross monthly returns regardless of asset size. For performance periods prior to 1 January 2012, net performance presented for pooled investment vehicles with expense ratios were based on actual net asset value returns for the primary share class before sales charges and for commingled trusts, net performance presented was based on fund expenses and actual investment management fees charged assessed quarterly in arrears. There may also be some pooled investment vehicles included in the composite where net performance for some historical performance periods was calculated by applying the standard fee schedule with applicable breakpoints to the gross monthly returns. Monthly composite returns are calculated by weighting each account s monthly return by its beginning market value as a percent of the total composite beginning market value. Quarterly and annual returns are calculated by linking the monthly returns through compounded multiplication. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Account portfolios are valued daily at fair market value on a trade date basis, with adjustment for all cash flows, and market values include accrued income for fixed income securities and accrued dividends for equity securities based on ex-dividend date. Where market quotations are readily available, securities are valued thereon (using closing quotations when available), provided such quotations adequately reflect, in the judgment of the firm, the fair value of the securities. Positions for which no quotation is readily available are valued at fair market value using quotations from brokers or using Franklin Templeton's own assessment of fair market value based on fundamental analysis (earnings multiples, price to cash flow analysis), discounts from market prices of similar securities, or matrix pricing, among other methods. Securities not in the base currency of the portfolio have (since 1 September 2004) generally been valued using foreign exchange rates obtained through Reuters, using 4:00 PM (New York time) foreign exchange (FX) rates. Effective June 2006, Franklin began to revert to the use of London FX rates for selected separate accounts and, if approved by the respective boards, selected mutual funds (generally offshore funds), due to requests from clients and in order to move toward industry practice of utilizing London FX rates. Accounts in this composite may include accounts that have reverted to the use of London FX rates. Prior to 1 September 2004, rates were pulled from WM/Reuters at midday New York time for initial review, then FX rates were pulled in again at 3:30 PM EST. These rates were compared against the rates pulled in at mid-day and, if rates had moved by 1% or more, the 3:30 PM rates were used (rates prior to 1 September 2004 are referred to as "hybrid FX" rates). While valuations for individual security positions began using the New York close effective 1 September 2004, the asset-weighted composite calculation continued to use London close until 31 December 2004 for purposes of translating non-base account market values and returns for accounts in currencies other than the base currency of the composite before changing to the use of New York close on 1 January Effective 1 January 2008, the asset-weighted composite calculation reverted to using London close once again. Past performance does not guarantee future results and results may differ over future time periods. 19

20 Disclosures D. Description of Index - The primary benchmark is MSCI EAFE Small Cap. The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted equity index comprised of equity securities in MSCI's developed market country-specific indexes, excluding the U.S. and Canada, with a market cap defined as small cap by MSCI. Prior to 1 April 2008, the benchmark was S&P/Citigroup EPAC <$2 Billion Index. The benchmark was changed due to S&P/Citigroup EPAC <$2b having different country weightings, including sizeable positions in the Emerging Markets, that are typically not part of the investment universe for this composite. Returns for the benchmark include dividends and income (if applicable) not adjusted for foreign withholding taxes (the "gross of dividends" series of MSCI) and are based on foreign exchange rates established at the London close (or mid-day New York time). FX rates used by index vendors are obtained from their respective FX vendors and may differ slightly from the FX rates used by Franklin, which (effective 1 September 2004) for individual security valuations and (effective 1 January 2005) for translating non-base account market values to the base currency of the composite began to use 4:00 PM (New York time) rates. Beginning with the third quarter of 2008, Franklin reverted to the use of London FX rates for all time periods back to inception for converting composite base currency returns into other currencies and for reporting benchmark returns, in order to conform to more common industry practice. The benchmark, which is not managed, is used for comparative purposes only and is provided to represent the investment environment existing during the time periods shown. All MSCI data is provided "as is". The composite described herein is not sponsored or endorsed by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the composite described herein. Copying or redistributing MSCI data is strictly prohibited. E. Minimum Account Size - The minimum account size required to be included in this composite is USD $5,000,000. F. Standard Fee Schedule - The standard investment management fee schedule has breakpoints depending on asset size, with the result that accounts with higher asset levels will pay a lower fee. Investment management fees are negotiable, so some clients may be able to negotiate a fee that is less than the standard fee schedule at a given breakpoint. For pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds that may be in the composite, the total expense ratio may higher than the standard fee schedule for separate accounts, depending on the total expenses for that vehicle which includes management fees, administrative fees, and other expenses. The fee schedule is presented in USD. Breakpoints First $25,000, % Next $25,000, % Next $50,000, % Over $100,000, % Separate Accounts G. Measure of Dispersion - Dispersion represents the consistency of Franklin s results with respect to individual portfolio returns within the composite. The dispersion of annual returns is measured by the standard deviation of equal-weighted returns for those accounts that were in the composite for each full calendar year, or partial year for the most recent year-to-date. Dispersion is not meaningful when there are five or fewer accounts in a given year or time period, so is not presented for this composite for periods when this is applicable, in accordance with GIPS guidelines. H. Additional Information - The firm s policies for valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing compliant presentations are available upon request. Franklin manages many portfolios with unique investment objectives and considers these accounts to be single account composites for which the objective is stated in the prospectus, private placement memorandum or investment management agreement. To receive a complete list and description of Franklin composites (including a list of single account composite) contact your Franklin Templeton representative at I. Significant Event - The portfolio manager who has historically managed the Franklin International Small Cap Growth Equity strategy left Fiduciary Global Advisors in June of 2006, taking with her several members of her supporting staff. The firm has appointed a new portfolio manager from within its staff to assume management of the strategy and believes that it has ample depth of research coverage to support the strategy going forward. 20