iShares

iShares is the world's leading provider of exchange traded funds (ETFs), managed by Barclays Global Investors. Globally, BGI and its affiliates have approximately $351.7 billion of iShares assets under management as of 20 April 2007. Investors can use iShares ETFs to gain a diversified exposure into the performance of key benchmarks and asset classes including: equities, fixed income as well as emerging markets, property and alternatives. The extensive ETF offering allows investors to implement different investment strategies ranging from core/satellite, tactical allocation, risk management to cash equitisation.

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The iShares Cup Sponsorship

In recent years sailing has become an area of significant investment for financial service companies. Instead of following this trend and sponsoring a global challenge campaign or an established regatta, iShares has focused on a new and exciting format of sailing, one that could revolutionize the sport in the same way iShares is revolutionizing the world of investment.

The Extreme 40 boats offer a distinctive blend of offshore and inshore racing, providing thrilling action for race spectators. The iShares vision is to create a series of events in distinctive locations that allow sailing to reach a wider audience. Four iShares cup events will take place in the summer of 2007 and the series is expected to grow in future years, in line with iShares own expansion plans.

iShares is delighted to be involved with a sport that continually pushes the boundaries of technology and innovation as these characteristics match our approach to investment.