HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS LAUNCHES INDUSTRIES OF THE FUTURES FUND

BY: HENDERSON GLOBAL INVESTORS

CHICAGO — Henderson Global Investors, the global asset management company, has announced the launch of the Henderson Industries of the Future Fund on August 29, 2008. The Fund seeks to invest in companies that contribute to an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible global economy on the premise that over the coming years, sustainable development will be a critical success factor and that social or environmental leaders will be most likely to harness the rewards of early adaptation to sustainability’s challenges.

The Fund will invest in themes identified as “Industries of the Future” which are based on sustainability trends and challenges, to include cleaner energy, environmental services, health and sustainable transport. The Fund’s strategy will mirror that of a Henderson fund available in the UK since 1995, run by the same portfolio management team. 

Sean Dranfield, Director of Retail Distribution, says, “We are very pleased to be launching another Henderson Fund which we believe offers a differentiated, bottom-up approach to global investing. The Industries of the Future Fund is particularly exciting because Henderson has been managing sustainable and responsible investment strategies since 1977, so we bring a wealth of experience and expertise in this arena to our shareholders.” 

The Henderson Global Funds family includes eight other load mutual funds: the European Focus Fund, Global Equity Income Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Global Technology Fund, International Opportunities Fund, Japan-Asia Focus Fund, US Focus Fund and Worldwide Income Fund. The company also has two international separately managed accounts products which are available to retail investors. 

As Henderson’s fund offerings have grown, the firm has retained a focus on bringing its global investment expertise to US investors. Total assets under management in the eight existing Henderson funds totaled approximately $6 billion as of July 31, 2008.

About Henderson Global Investors
Henderson Global Investors is an investment management company providing a wide range of investment products and services to institutions and individuals in Asia, Europe and North America. Henderson manages $104.7 billion1 (as of June 30, 2008) in assets and employs approximately 900 people in 16 offices worldwide.

Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc., a subsidiary of Henderson Group plc, was established in 1999 when Henderson acquired Phoenix Realty Advisors. Today, it has both retail and institutional distribution capabilities for property and listed equities. The first Henderson Global Funds – European Focus, Global Technology and International Opportunities – were launched on August 31, 2001, with the goal of providing US investors with exposure to global markets.

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