The Strength of T. Rowe Price s Investment Expertise in European Equities

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1 T. Rowe Price EUROPEAN EQUITIES The Strength of T. Rowe Price s Investment Expertise in European Equities T. Rowe Price has been investing in European equities since the inception of our International Growth Equity Strategy in 1980, launching our dedicated Europe Equity Core Composite in Since then, we have carefully built up our research capability and coverage of the European equity market, launching strategies in Emerging Europe and Mediterranean, European Smaller Companies, and European Structured Research. The following tables indicate the relative and absolute performance that these products have delivered. European Equity Performance (31 Mar 2011) Figures shown in Euros Annualized 10 Years or 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Since Inception Inception Date Europe Equity Core Strategy 1 Europe Equity Core Composite (Gross of Fees) 1.51% 12.24% 3.36% 1.81% 2.34% 30 Jun 1995 Europe Equity Core Composite (Net of Fees) MSCI Europe Index Value Added (Gross of Fees) Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity Strategy 1 Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity Composite (Gross of Fees) Sep 2000 Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity Composite (Net of Fees) Benchmark 3, Value Added (Gross of Fees) European Smaller Companies Equity Strategy 1 European Smaller Companies Equity Composite (Gross of Fees) Nov 2008 European Smaller Companies Equity Composite (Net of Fees) S&P Pan Europe SmallCap Index Value Added (Gross of Fees) Valuations and performance are computed in U.S. dollars and converted to euros. When converting U.S. dollar composite returns, benchmarks, dispersion, and asset data, the same exchange rate source is used consistently. Total returns in non-u.s. dollar currencies are calculated by adjusting U.S. dollar performance by the percent change in the U.S. dollar/foreign currency exchange rate (as determined by an independent third party) for the periods selected. 2 Net-of-fees performance reflects the deduction of the highest applicable management fee (Model Net Fee) that would be charged based on the fee schedule appropriate to you for this mandate, without the benefit of breakpoints. Please be advised that the composite may include other investment products that are subject to management fees that are inapplicable to you but are in excess of the Model Net Fee. Therefore, the actual performance of all the portfolios in the composite on a net-fee basis will be different, and may be lower, than the Model Net Fee performance. However, such Model Net Fee performance is intended to provide the most appropriate example of the impact management fees would have by applying management fees relevant to you to the gross performance of the composite. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. 3 MSCI indices are shown with gross dividends reinvested. 4 Value Added figures represent Composite performance (Gross of fees) versus the respective index performance for that Composite. 5 Effective 1 June 2010, the benchmark for the composite was changed to MSCI Emerging Markets Europe Index. Prior to 1 June 2010, the benchmark was the MSCI Emerging Markets Europe & Middle East Index. The benchmark change was made because the firm viewed the new benchmark to be a better representation of the investment strategy of the composite. Historical benchmark representations have not been restated. Supplemental information. See GIPS Disclosure for additional performance information.

2 European Equity Performance European Structured Research Strategy (Euros) Performance for the European Structured Research Strategy is shown above and performance for the European Structured Research Composite is shown below. Composite performance is shown for the indicated periods from 28 February 2005 through 31 January 2009 and from 1 August 2009 through 31 March No performance is reflected for the period of 1 February 2009 through 31 July 2009 since no portfolios were included in the composite due to portfolios in this strategy not meeting the minimum asset level for equity portfolios. Annualized 1 Net-of-fees performance reflects the deduction of the highest applicable management fee (Model Net Fee) that would be charged based on the fee schedule appropriate to you for this mandate, without the benefit of breakpoints. Please be advised that the composite may include other investment products that are subject to management fees that are inapplicable to you but are in excess of the Model Net Fee. Therefore, the actual performance of all the portfolios in the composite on a net-fee basis will be different, and may be lower, than the Model Net Fee performance. However, such Model Net Fee performance is intended to provide the most appropriate example of the impact management fees would have by applying management fees relevant to you to the gross performance of the composite. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. 2 Primary benchmark is MSCI Europe Index and secondary benchmark is MSCI Europe (Net) Index. The MSCI Europe (Net) Index reflects the minimum possible dividend reinvestment. The dividend is reinvested after deduction of withholding tax, applying the maximum rate applicable to institutional investors. MSCI uses different dividend withholding tax depending if the index series is international or domestic: International index series: the maximum rate applicable to non-resident institutional investors who do not benefit from double taxation treaties; Domestic index series: the maximum rate applicable to resident institutional investors. 3 Value Added figures represent composite or strategy performance (Gross of fees) versus the primary index performance for the composite or strategy as applicable. 4 Value Added figures represent composite or strategy performance (Gross of fees) versus the secondary index performance for the composite or strategy as applicable. 5 The composite s inception date is 28 Feb Performance is shown for the indicated periods from 28 Feb 2005 through 31 Jan 2009 (middle chart) and from 1 Aug 2009 through 31 Mar 2011 (bottom chart). No performance is reflected for the period of 1 Feb 2009 through 31 July 2009 since no portfolios were included in the composite due to portfolios in this strategy not meeting the minimum asset level for equity portfolios. See GIPS Disclosure for additional information. Valuations and performance are computed in U.S. dollars and converted to euros. When converting U.S. dollar composite returns, benchmarks, dispersion, and asset data, the same exchange rate source is used consistently. Total returns in non-u.s. dollar currencies are calculated by adjusting U.S. dollar performance by the percent change in the U.S. dollar/foreign currency exchange rate (as determined by an independent third party) for the time periods selected. Supplemental information. Please see the GIPS Disclosure for information on the composite. 2 EUROPEAN EQUITIES Annualized For Period Ended 31 Mar 2011 Since Inception 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 28 Feb 2005 European Structured Research Strategy (Gross of Fees) 0.81% 9.02% 1.33% 0.44% 4.61% European Structured Research Strategy (Net of Fees) MSCI Europe Index (Total Return) Value Added (Gross of Fees) MSCI Europe (Net) Index Value Added (Gross of Fees) For Period 28 Feb 2005 through 31 Jan Feb 2005 through 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 31 Jan European Structured Research Composite (Gross of Fees) % % -4.66% European Structured Research Composite (Net of Fees) MSCI Europe Index (Total Return) Value Added (Gross of Fees) MSCI Europe (Net) Index Value Added (Gross of Fees) Annualized For Period 1 Aug 2009 through 31 Mar Aug 2009 through 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 31 Mar European Structured Research Composite (Gross of Fees) 0.81% 9.02% 17.42% European Structured Research Composite (Net of Fees) MSCI Europe Index (Total Return) Value Added (Gross of Fees) MSCI Europe (Net) Index Value Added (Gross of Fees)

3 European Equity Investment Team Portfolio Manager Location Responsibility Years With T. Rowe Price Years of Investment Experience Dean Tenerelli London Europe Equity Leigh Innes, CFA* London Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity 8 13 Justin Thomson London European Smaller Companies Equity Kamran Baig London European Structured Research Equity 6 19 *Also has analyst responsibilities. Portfolio Manager Experience The experience and tenure of our team of European equity portfolio managers are invaluable to our ability to gain insight into investment opportunities in the European equity market. Our various European equity managers have an average of 18 years of investment experience and 9 years with T. Rowe Price. While some strategies employ a team approach to investing and others have a single portfolio manager, the investment process of all strategies is highly interactive, with portfolio managers and analysts sharing ideas and information irrespective of investment style. European Research Coverage Analyst Sector Years With T. Rowe Price Years of Investment Experience Ulle Adamson, CFA Emerging Markets Generalist 8 8 Leigh Innes, CFA* Emerging Markets Generalist 8 13 Joseph Rohm* Emerging Markets Generalist 5 11 Ben Griffiths, CFA Small-Cap Generalist 4 11 Sebastien Mallet Small-Cap Generalist 5 6 Uebe Rezeck Filho Small-Cap Generalist <1 2 Sin Dee Tan, CFA Small-Cap Generalist 2 2 Ken W. Allen* Technology David J. Eiswert, CFA* Technology 7 10 Nalin Yogasundram Technology, Natural Resources 3 3 Melissa Gallagher, Ph.D. Health Care 2 6 Christopher Whitehouse Media/Telecom 5 13 Hari Balkrishna Financial Services <1 3 Fred Rizzo, CFA Financial Services 3 9 Mitchell Todd Financial Services 3 10 Marta Yago Financial Services 3 3 Sebastian Schrott Consumer/Retail 3 3 Jonty Starbuck, CFA, Ph.D. Consumer/Retail 6 10 Jin Jeong, CPA Industrials 1 6 John Sherman Industrials, Natural Resources Vitaliy Elbert Natural Resources 2 2 Jonathan Matthews, CFA* Natural Resources 2 12 Heather K. McPherson* Natural Resources 8 10 Craig Pennington Natural Resources <1 16 Rick de los Reyes Natural Resources 4 11 Ami Shah Natural Resources <1 <1 Jeneiv Shah, CFA Natural Resources, Industrials <1 2 *Also has portfolio management responsibilities. EUROPEAN EQUITIES 3

4 Analysts This team is integrated into the broader T. Rowe Price global research organization of equity and fixed income analysts, and each works in close collaboration with the other analysts in his or her area(s) of specialization. They are responsible for idea generation, detailed models and analysis, and internal company ratings all shared through a global research platform, regular meetings, written research notes, and informal interaction. Summary and Philosophy The summary objectives of each of our European strategies are described below: Europe Equity Core Strategy seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in established companies, in developed European markets, with faster earnings growth and reasonable valuation levels relative to market/sector averages. The strategy generally includes 0-10% exposure to emerging-market stocks, as defined by inclusion in the European segment of MSCI s Emerging Markets (Free) Index. Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity Strategy seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in companies in eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, and northern Africa, with faster earnings growth and reasonable valuation levels relative to market/sector averages. European Smaller Companies Equity Strategy seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in small- and mid-cap companies traded in European markets, typically with superior earnings growth and reasonable valuation levels relative to market/sector averages. European Structured Research Strategy seeks sector- and industry-neutral exposure to the MSCI Europe Index, with value added through stock selection skill. The strategy combines fundamental research with a disciplined portfolio construction process to achieve its investment objectives. The core of our investment philosophy is consistent and based on the following concepts: The stocks of many European companies are frequently mispriced due to investor perception and market inefficiencies. A bottom-up approach to investing allows us to avoid the noise surrounding a particular company caused by macroeconomic factors and short-term trends and to focus on companies with strong fundamentals and appealing valuation in order to achieve favorable results over time. A long-term approach, consistent investment process, rigorous portfolio construction, and strict trading discipline support effective risk management. Portfolio managers and analysts continually evaluate their investment theses, relative valuation factors, qualitative and quantitative company assessments, and portfolio-level risk analysis to make balanced investment decisions. In summary, we believe that our proven investment expertise in European equities helps identify the companies that will be the long-term winners in the European market across a variety of economic environments. As our coverage of European equities expands, new advantages are identified that we believe will help realize our continued goal to produce strong absolute and relative returns for our clients. 4 EUROPEAN EQUITIES

5 GIPS Disclosure for Select Composites Europe Equity Core Composite Period Ended March 31, 2011 Figures Shown in Euro YTD 2011 Gross Annual Returns (%) Net Annual Returns (%)¹ MSCI Europe Index (%) Composite 3-Yr St. Dev MSCI Europe Index 3-Yr St. Dev Composite Dispersion N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Comp. Assets (Millions) 1, # of Accts. in Comp Total Firm Assets (Billions) N/A ¹Reflects deduction of highest applicable fee schedule without benefit of breakpoints. Investment return and principal value will vary. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. See below for further information Please related to see net page of fee 7 calculations. for full GIPS disclosure. Composite policy requires the temporary removal of any portfolio incurring a client initiated significant cash inflow or outflow greater than or equal to 20% of portfolio assets. The temporary removal of such an account occurs at the beginning of the measurement period in which the significant cash flow occurs and the account re-enters the composite on the last day of the current month after the cash flow. Additional information regarding the treatment of significant cash flows is available upon request. Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity Composite Period Ended March 31, 2011 Figures Shown in Euro YTD 2011 Gross Annual Returns (%) Net Annual Returns (%)¹ Benchmark (%)² Composite 3-Yr St. Dev. N/A N/A Benchmark 3-Yr St. Dev. N/A N/A Composite Dispersion N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Comp. Assets (Millions) , , # of Accts. in Comp Total Firm Assets (Billions) N/A ¹Reflects deduction of highest applicable fee schedule without benefit of breakpoints. Investment return and principal value will vary. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. See below for further information related Please to see net page of fee 7 calculations. for full GIPS disclosure. ²Effective June 1, 2010, the benchmark for the composite was changed to MSCI Emerging Markets Europe Index. Prior to June 1, 2010, the benchmark was the MSCI Emerging Markets Europe and Middle East Index. The benchmark change was made because the firm viewed the new benchmark to be a better representation of the investment strategy of the composite. Historical benchmark representations have not been restated. Compositepolicyrequiresthetemporaryremovalofanyportfolioincurringaclientinitiatedsignificantcashinfloworoutflowgreaterthanorequalto20%ofportfolioassets.Thetemporaryremovalofsuchanaccountoccurs atthebeginningofthemeasurementperiodinwhichthesignificantcashflowoccursandtheaccountreentersthecompositeonthelastdayofthecurrentmonthafterthecashflow.additionalinformationregardingthe treatmentofsignificantcashflowsisavailableuponrequest. AportfoliomanagementchangeoccurredeffectiveJuly1,2007.Therewerenochangestotheinvestmentprogramorstrategyrelatedtothiscomposite. EUROPEAN EQUITIES 5

6 GIPS Disclosure for Select Composites EuropeanSmallerCompaniesEquityComposite PeriodEndedMarch31,2011 FiguresShowninEuro 1Jan2009 1Aug Jan 31Dec YTD 2005² GrossAnnualReturns(%) NetAnnualReturns(%)¹ MSCIEuropeIndex(%) MSCIEurope(Net)Index(%) Composite3YrSt.Dev. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MSCIEuropeIndex3YrSt.Dev. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A MSCIEurope(Net)Index3YrSt.Dev. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A CompositeDispersion N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Comp.Assets(Millions) #ofaccts.incomp TotalFirmAssets(Billions) N/A N/A ¹Reflectsdeductionofhighestapplicablefeeschedulewithoutbenefitofbreakpoints.Investmentreturnandprincipalvaluewillvary.Pastperformancecannotguaranteefutureresults.Seebelowforfurtherinformationrelatedto netoffeecalculations. Please see page 7 for full GIPS disclosure. ²February28,2005throughDecember31,2005. Please see page 7 for full GIPS disclosure. 3 NoportfolioswereinthecompositefromFebruary1,2009throughJuly31,2009.Therefore,2009performanceiscalculatedfromJanuary1,2009throughJanuary31,2009andfromAugust1,2009throughDecember31, PrimarybenchmarkisMSCIEuropeIndexandsecondarybenchmarkisMSCIEurope(Net)Index.TheMSCIEurope(Net)Indexreflectstheminimumpossibledividendreinvestment.Thedividendisreinvestedafterdeductionof withholdingtax,applyingthemaximumrateapplicabletoinstitutionalinvestors.msciusesdifferentdividendwithholdingtaxdependingiftheindexseriesisinternationalordomestic:internationalindexseries:themaximumrate applicabletononresidentinstitutionalinvestorswhodonotbenefitfromdoubletaxationtreaties;domesticindexseries:themaximumrateapplicabletoresidentinstitutionalinvestors. Benchmarksaretakenfrompublishedsourcesandmayhavedifferentcalculationmethodologies,pricingtimes,andforeignexchangesourcesfromthecomposite. Compositepolicyrequiresthetemporaryremovalofanyportfolioincurringaclientinitiatedsignificantcashinfloworoutflowgreaterthanorequalto20%ofportfolioassets.Thetemporaryremovalofsuchanaccountoccursatthe beginningofthemeasurementperiodinwhichthesignificantcashflowoccursandtheaccountreentersthecompositeonthelastdayofthecurrentmonthafterthecashflow.additionalinformationregardingthetreatmentof significantcashflowsisavailableuponrequest. YTD ² GrossAnnualReturns(%) NetAnnualReturns(%)¹ S&PPanEuropeSmallCapIndex(USD)(%)³ MSCIAllCountryEuropeSmallCapIndex(%)³ Composite3YrSt.Dev. N/A N/A N/A N/A S&PPanEuropeSmallCapIndex(USD)3YrSt.Dev. N/A N/A N/A N/A MSCIAllCountryEuropeSmallCapIndex3YrSt.Dev. N/A N/A N/A N/A CompositeDispersion N/A N/A N/A N/A Comp.Assets(Millions) #ofaccts.incomp TotalFirmAssets(Billions) N/A ¹Reflectsdeductionofhighestapplicablefeeschedulewithoutbenefitofbreakpoints.Investmentreturnandprincipalvaluewillvary.Pastperformancecannotguaranteefutureresults.Seebelowforfurtherinformation relatedtonetoffeecalculations. Please see page 7 for full GIPS disclosure. ²November30,2008throughDecember31,2008. ³PrimarybenchmarkisS&PPanEuropeSmallCapIndexandsecondarybenchmarkisMSCIAllCountryEuropeSmallCapIndex. Compositepolicyrequiresthetemporaryremovalofanyportfolioincurringaclientinitiatedsignificantcashinfloworoutflowgreaterthanorequalto20%ofportfolioassets.Thetemporaryremovalofsuchanaccountoccurs atthebeginningofthemeasurementperiodinwhichthesignificantcashflowoccursandtheaccountreentersthecompositeonthelastdayofthecurrentmonthafterthecashflow.additionalinformationregardingthe treatmentofsignificantcashflowsisavailableuponrequest. EuropeanStructuredResearchComposite PeriodEndedMarch31,2011 FiguresShowninEuro 6 EUROPEAN EQUITIES

7 GIPS Disclosure for Select Composites Europe Equity Core Composite Emerging Europe and Mediterranean Equity Composite European Smaller Companies Equity Composite European Structured Research Composite EffectiveJanuary1,2011,theGIPSfirmsknownasT.RowePriceAssociates,Inc.( TRPA )andt.rowepriceinternational,inc.( TRPI )weremergedintoasinglegipsfirmandredefinedtonowbeknownast.roweprice ( TRP ).TRPhaspreparedandpresentedthisreportincompliancewithGlobalInvestmentPerformanceStandards(GIPS ).TRPAandTRPIhavebeenindependentlyverifiedforthe10yearperiodendedJune30,2010byKPMG LLP.Theverificationreportisavailableuponrequest.Verificationassesseswhether(1)thefirmhascompliedwithallthecompositeconstructionrequirementsoftheGIPSstandardsonafirmwidebasisand(2)thefirm's policiesandproceduresaredesignedtocalculateandpresentperformanceincompliancewiththegipsstandards.verificationdoesnotensuretheaccuracyofanyspecificcompositepresentation. TRPisaU.S.investmentmanagementfirmwithvariousinvestmentadvisersregisteredwiththeU.S.SecuritiesandExchangeCommission,theU.K.FinancialServicesAuthority,andotherregulatorybodiesinvariouscountries andholdsitselfoutassuchtopotentialclientsforgipspurposes.trpfurtherdefinesitselfundergipsasadiscretionaryinvestmentmanagerprovidingservicesprimarilytoinstitutionalclientswithregardtovariousmandates, whichincludeu.s.,international,andglobalstrategiesbutexcludingtheservicesoftheprivateassetmanagementgroup.theminimumassetlevelforequityportfoliostobeincludedincompositesis$5millionandpriorto January2002theminimumwas$1million.Theminimumassetlevelforfixedincomeandassetallocationportfoliostobeincludedincompositesis$10million;priortoOctober2004theminimumwas$5million;andpriorto January2002theminimumwas$1million.ValuationsandperformancearecomputedinU.S.dollarsandconvertedtoEuro.WhenconvertingU.S.dollarcompositereturns,benchmarks,dispersionandassetdata,thesame exchangeratesourceisusedconsistently.totalreturnsinnonu.s.dollarcurrenciesarecalculatedbyadjustingu.s.dollarperformancebythepercentchangeintheu.s.dollar/foreigncurrencyexchangerate(asdetermined byanindependentthirdparty)forthetimeperiodsselected. Grossperformancereturnsarepresentedbeforemanagementandallotherfees,whereapplicable,butaftertradingexpenses.Netoffeesperformancereflectsthedeductionofthehighestapplicablemanagementfeethat wouldbechargedbasedonthefeescheduleappropriatetoyouforthismandate,withoutthebenefitofbreakpoints.grossandnetperformancereturnsarepresentednetofnonreclaimablewithholdingtaxeson dividends,interestincome,andcapitalgains.policiesforvaluingportfolios,calculatingperformance,andpreparingcompliantpresentationsareavailableuponrequest.dispersionismeasuredbythestandarddeviationacross assetweightedportfolioreturnsrepresentedwithinacompositeforthefullyear.dispersionisnotcalculatedforthecompositesinwhichtherearefiveorfewerportfolios. Someportfoliosmaytradefuturesandoptions,potentiallyhighriskderivativeswhichgenerallyrepresentlessthan10%ofaportfolio. Benchmarksaretakenfrompublishedsourcesandmayhavedifferentcalculationmethodologies,pricingtimes,andforeignexchangesourcesfromthecomposite. Thefirm'slistofcompositedescriptionsand/orapresentationthatadherestotheGIPS standardsareavailableuponrequest. EUROPEAN EQUITIES 7

8 Fee Schedules for Select Composites Figures shown in Euros Europe Equity Core Composite. The Europe Equity Core Composite seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in established companies, in developed European markets, with faster earnings growth and reasonable valuation levels relative to market/sector averages. The strategy generally includes 0-10% exposure to emerging-market stocks, as defined by inclusion in the European segment of the MSCI's Emerging Markets (Free) Index. (Created June 2006) (Formerly known as the Europe Equity Composite.) Fee Schedule First 40 million 55 basis points Next 40 million 50 basis points When assets exceed 80 million 45 basis points on all assets 1 When assets exceed 160 million 40 basis points on all assets 1 1 A transitional credit is applied to the fee schedule as assets approach or fall below the breakpoint. Minimum separate account size 40 million. Emerging Europe & Mediterranean Equity Composite. The Emerging Europe & Mediterranean Equity Composite seeks long-term capital appreciation primarily through investment in companies in eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, and northern Africa, with faster earnings growth and reasonable valuation levels relative to market/sector averages. (Created August 2000) Fee Schedule First 40 million 85 basis points Next 160 million 75 basis points Above 200 million 70 basis points Minimum separate account size 40 million. European Smaller Companies Equity Composite. The European Smaller Companies Equity Composite seeks longterm capital appreciation primarily through investment in smalland midcap companies traded in European markets, typically with superior earnings growth and reasonable valuation levels relative to market/sector averages. (Created November 2008) Fee Schedule First 40 million 75 basis points Next 40 million 70 basis points Above 80 million 70 basis points on all assets 1 Above 160 million 65 basis points on all assets 1 1 A transitional credit is applied to the fee schedule as assets approach or fall below the breakpoint. Minimum separate account size 40 million. European Structured Research Composite. The European Structured Research Composite seeks sectorand industryneutral exposure to the MSCI Europe Index, with value added through stock selection skill. The strategy combines fundamental research with a disciplined portfolio construction process to achieve its investment objectives. (Created January 2005) Fee Schedule First 40 Million 40 Basis Points Next 40 Million 35 Basis Points When assets exceed 80 Million 35 Basis Points on All Assets 1 When assets exceed 160 Million 30 Basis Points on All Assets 1 1 A transitional credit is applied to the fee schedule as assets approach or fall below the breakpoint. Minimum Separate Account Size 40 Million. 8 EUROPEAN EQUITIES

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