Aviva

Aviva is a truly global financial player, with an unrivalled financial pedigree stretching over 300 years. It was created by the merger of CGU and Norwich Union in May 2000. CGU in turn was formed in 1998 by the merger of Commercial Union and General Accident. Standard & Poor’s currently rate all of Aviva’s main operating units AA (“very strong”) category for financial strength.

Corporate highlights:

• The world’s fifth-largest insurance group and the biggest in the UK
• Total funds under management of £332 billion*
• 58,000 employees*
• 35 million customers*
• An excellent financial track-record

As at 30/06/2006

While its undisputed dominance of the UK insurance sector is well known, the influence of Aviva extends to other key areas of finance. Aviva is also one of the leading providers of life and pensions products in Europe, and has substantial business interests around the world. Its main activities are long-term savings, fund management and general insurance.

Norwich Union’s With-Profit Fund

Norwich Union’s With-Profit Fund* is one of the world’s largest, with assets of over £61 Billion (as at 30/06/06). The fund boasts an enviable track record underpinned by the group’s overall commitment to With-Profit as an investment concept.
As a result of the financial strength of Aviva, the fund has maintained a strong asset-backing ratio that is reflected in its position as an industry leader.

* Further details of With Profit funds including the charges applicable are set out in the Offering Memorandum under the With Profit Addendum

Norwich Union International Limited

Norwich Union International was established in 1999 as the offshore investment subsidiary of Norwich Union. Located in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre, Norwich Union International shares this modern, dynamic location with many of the world’s leading names in financial services. Ireland has been given an AAA rating by Standard & Poor’s and Norwich Union International also benefits from the financial strength and backing of Aviva.

Through the purchase of policies in the International With-Profit Bond, offered by Norwich Union International, the Dominion NX funds are able to invest in Norwich Union’s With-Profit Fund