ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT PLC
PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE
In advance of entering a close period ahead of the announcement of interim results for the six months to 31 March 2012, Aberdeen provides the following trading update.
· AuM at 29 February 2012: £184.4 billion (31 December 2011: £173.9 billion)
· Net new business inflows of £1.4 billion in the two month period under review
· Continued net inflows to higher margin products to add £20 million in annual revenues
Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive of Aberdeen, commented:
"These figures reflect the continuing theme of flows into higher margin products across the business. Performance remains strong and our disciplined investment approach means we are well placed to continue to deliver for our investors."
