CLIENT INVESTMENT UPDATE Wholesale Products Appendix 31 December 2015 General Advice Warning and Disclaimer The information in this presentation has been provided by MLC Investments Limited (ABN 30 002 641 661) a member of the NAB Group of Companies, 105–153 Miller Street, North Sydney 2060 for advisers only. No company in the NAB group, nor MLC limited guarantees the capital value, payment of income or performance of any fund referred to in this presentation. Any opinions expressed in this communication constitute our judgement at the time of issue and are subject to change. We believe that the information contained in this communication is correct and that any estimates, opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held or made as at the time of compilation. However, no warranty is made as to their accuracy or reliability (which may change without notice) or other information contained in this communication. 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Before making any decisions on the basis of this communication, you should consider the appropriateness of its content having regard to your particular investment objectives, financial situation or individual needs. You should obtain a Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document relating to any financial product issued by MLC Investments Limited (ABN 30 002 641 661) and consider it before making any decision about whether to acquire or continue to hold the product. A copy of the Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document is available upon request by phoning the MLC call centre on 132 652 or on our website at mlc.com.au. 2 Table of Contents 1. MLC Inflation Plus Assertive Portfolio 8. MLC Horizon 7 Accelerated Growth Portfolio 2. MLC Inflation Plus Moderate Portfolio 9. MLC Australian Share Fund 3. MLC Inflation Plus Conservative Portfolio 10. MLC Global Share Fund 4. MLC Horizon 2 Income Portfolio 11. MLC Global Property Fund 5. MLC Horizon 3 Conservative Growth Portfolio 12. MLC Property Securities Fund 6. MLC Horizon 5 Growth Portfolio 13. MLC Diversified Debt Fund 7. MLC Horizon 6 Share Portfolio 14. MLC Wholesale IncomeBuilder 3 1. MLC Inflation Plus Assertive Portfolio Total returns Absolute performance MLC INFLATION PLUS – ASSERTIVE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 4 1. MLC Inflation Plus Assertive Portfolio Returns relative to benchmark Excess return vs. reference benchmark MLC INFLATION PLUS – ASSERTIVE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 5 1. MLC Inflation Plus Assertive Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC INFLATION PLUS – ASSERTIVE PORTFOLIO (BASED ON STRATEGIC ASSET ALLOCATION, BEFORE FEES) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 6 2. MLC Inflation Plus Moderate Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC INFLATION PLUS MODERATE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 7 3. MLC Inflation Plus Conservative Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC INFLATION PLUS CONSERVATIVE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 8 4. MLC Horizon 2 Income Portfolio Total returns Absolute performance MLC HORIZON 2 INCOME PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 9 4. MLC HORIZON 2 INCOME PORTFOLIO RETURNS RELATIVE TO BENCHMARK Excess return vs reference benchmark MLC HORIZON 2 INCOME PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 10 4. MLC Horizon 2 Income Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC WHOLESALE HORIZON 2 INCOME PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 11 4. MLC Horizon 2 Income Portfolio Peer relative performance Performance relative to peer group PEER GROUP (5-95%): CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT TRUST Peer universe is the MLC Morningstar Wholesale High Growth Universe Source: Morningstar Direct As at 31 December 2015 12 5. MLC Horizon 3 Conservative Growth Portfolio Total returns Absolute performance MLC HORIZON 3 CONSERVATIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 13 5. MLC HORIZON 3 BALANCED PORTFOLIO RETURNS RELATIVE TO BENCHMARK Excess return vs reference benchmark MLC HORIZON 3 CONSERVATIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 14 5. MLC Horizon 3 Conservative Growth Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC WHOLESALE HORIZON 3 CONSERVATIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 15 5. MLC Horizon 3 Conservative Growth Portfolio Peer relative performance Performance relative to peer group PEER GROUP (5-95%): MODERATE INVESTMENT TRUST Peer universe is the MLC Morningstar Wholesale High Growth Universe Source: Morningstar Direct As at 31 December 2015 16 6. MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO TOTAL RETURNS Absolute performance MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 17 6. MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO RETURNS RELATIVE TO BENCHMARK Excess return vs reference benchmark MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 18 6. MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO ASSET CLASS RETURNS Total return by asset class MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 19 6. MLC HORIZON 4 BALANCED PORTFOLIO PEER RELATIVE PERFORMANCE Performance relative to peer group PEER GROUP (5-95%): BALANCED SUPER Peer universe is the MLC Morningstar Wholesale High Growth Universe *Source: PleaseMorningstar note the latest period is calendar year to date Direct As at 31 December 2015 20 7. MLC HORIZON 5 GROWTH PORTFOLIO TOTAL RETURNS Absolute performance MLC HORIZON 5 GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 21 7. MLC HORIZON 5 GROWTH PORTFOLIO RETURNS RELATIVE TO BENCHMARK Excess return vs reference benchmark MLC HORIZON 5 GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 22 7. MLC HORIZON 5 GROWTH PORTFOLIO ASSET CLASS RETURNS Total return by asset class MLC HORIZON 5 GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 23 7. MLC Horizon 5 Growth Portfolio Peer relative performance Performance relative to peer group PEER GROUP (5-95%): GROWTH INVESTMENT TRUST Peer universe is the MLC Morningstar Wholesale High Growth Universe Source: Morningstar Direct As at 31 December 2015 24 8. MLC HORIZON 6 SHARE PORTFOLIO Total returns Absolute performance MLC HORIZON 6 SHARE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 25 8. MLC HORIZON 6 BALANCED PORTFOLIO RETURNS RELATIVE TO BENCHMARK Excess return vs reference benchmark MLC WHOLESALE HORIZON 6 SHARE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 26 8. MLC Horizon 6 Share Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC WHOLESALE HORIZON 6 SHARE PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 27 8. MLC Horizon 6 Share Portfolio Peer relative performance Performance relative to peer group PEER GROUP (5-95%): HIGH GROWTH INVESTMENT TRUST Peer universe is the MLC Morningstar Wholesale High Growth Universe Source: Morningstar Direct As at 31 December 2015 28 9. MLC Horizon 7 Accelerated Growth Portfolio Total returns Absolute performance MLC HORIZON 7 ACCELERATED GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 29 9. MLC HORIZON 7 BALANCED PORTFOLIO RETURNS RELATIVE TO BENCHMARK Excess return vs reference benchmark MLC HORIZON 7 ACCELERATED GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) * Please note the latest period is calendar year to date As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 30 9. MLC Horizon 7 Accelerated Growth Portfolio Asset class returns Total return by asset class MLC WHOLESALE HORIZON 7 ACCELERATED GROWTH PORTFOLIO (BEFORE FEES) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 31 10. MLC Australian Share Fund Total returns Historical absolute performance MLC AUSTRALIAN SHARE SECTOR STRATEGY (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 32 11. MLC Global Share Fund Total returns Historical absolute performance MLC GLOBAL SHARE STRATEGY (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 33 12. MLC Global Property Fund Total returns Historical absolute performance MLC GLOBAL PROPERTY SECURITIES STRATEGY (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 34 13. MLC Property Securities Fund Total returns Historical absolute performance MLC PROPERTY SECURITIES STRATEGY (BEFORE FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 35 14. MLC Diversified Debt Fund Total returns Historical absolute performance MLC DIVERSIFIED DEBT STRATEGY (BEFORE ACCOUNT FEES AND TAX*) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 36 14. MLC Diversified Debt Fund Sector contribution to returns Contribution to total return by asset class MLC WHOLESALE DIVERSIFIED DEBT FUND (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 37 14. MLC Diversified Debt Fund Manager returns Manager absolute performance MLC WHOLESALE DIVERSIFIED DEBT FUND (BEFORE FEES AND TAX) As at 31 December 2015 Source: JANA Corporate Investment Services Limited 38