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For Sophisticated Investors Only

Neuberger Berman5G Connectivity FundSeptember 2020

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What is 5G?

5G is a key building block connecting and enabling a new wave of innovations

Source: Neuberger Berman.

ROBOT

ARTIFICAL

INTELLIGENCE

INTERNET OF

THINGS

MOBILITY

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5G vs 4G: What Are The Fundamental Differences?

Up to 100x that of 4G Response time of <0.001sConnect 100x more devices

MORE CONNECTIVITY FASTER SPEED HIGHLY RELIABLE

Source: Best Buy, CTIA.

GB/s

DOWNLOADING…

Enable Internet of Things by connecting 7tn devices Enable Mission Critical Applications such as

autonomous vehicles and remote surgery

4G: 100 Megabits per second

5G: 10-50 Gigabits per second

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Technologies

Devices

Speed & Quality

Winners / Losers

Companies

5G: Leading to a New Era of Internet of Things (IoT)

Source: Bloomberg. The inclusion of any individual security in this document does not constitute a recommendation to invest.

The evolution of 5G and IoT are creating new winners & losers

Who’s Next?

1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

1G 5G4G3G2G

2030

6G

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5G: Driving Broad Investment Opportunities

Source: IHS Markit “The 5G Economy : How 5G will contribute to the global economy”, November 2019.

Connected VehiclesImproved Traffic,

Fewer Accidents

Connected FactoriesReal-time Automation,

Better Productivity

Connected HealthImproved Precision,

Better Safety

Augmented /

Virtual RealityMore Immersive,

Enhanced Experience

5G is an unstoppable trend that will lead to meaningful economic growth over the next 10-15 years

US$13.2 Trillioneconomic opportunities

22.3 Millionjob opportunities

by 2035

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Why Now? Data is the New Oil, 5G is the Pipeline

A global 5G race has just begun and strategic investments in 5G to boost future growth is accelerating

Source: GSMA “The Mobile Economy 2020”.

5G

commercialized

Planned

5G rollout

Telecom operators

accelerate 5G investment

Latest economic stimulus globally is allocating a meaningful portion for strategic investments in 5G & broadband:

US$1 Trn

• Improve 5G & rural broadband networks

RMB2 Trn

• Rollout of 5G networks, data centers and

other high-tech infrastructure

• Rollout of 5G networks for better

connectivity and digital transition

EUR750 Bn

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5G Investment Theme Has a Long Runway

5G public network is in early stages of deployment. The next bigger wave of 5G will extend to private enterprises

Source: Neuberger Berman, Ericsson, Qualcomm. The inclusion of any individual security in this document does not constitute a recommendation to invest.

5G Public Network 5G Private Network

FACTORY /

WAREHOUSE

5G 5G 5G

HOSPITAL

2019 2025 2030

2G / 3G / 4G

5G38

160

88

2025

Global m

obile data traffic (Exabyte per m

onth)

2019 2030

6G

Phase I Phase II

Optimized

Secured

Dedicated

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5G Thematic Universe

Focusing on Three Key Buckets of Investment Opportunities

• Base station

• Small cells

• Data centers

• Optical networking

• Sensors

• OLED displays

• Mobile processors

• Radio frequency components

• Cloud

• Software

• Network security

• Emerging services

Network Infrastructure IoT Devices Applications & Services

Connected

Health

Smart Cities Smart Homes

Unmanned

Stores

Enterprise Server

Cloud Datacenter

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Why Active Management?

Source: Neuberger Berman.

Application

IoT Devices

Emerging

Businesses

Applications

Network

Infrastructure

Better capturing and navigating the long-cycle investment theme with evolving opportunities

Evolving Portfolio Mix

Early-stage

Network Rollout

2020

Network

Infrastructure

IoT Devices

Full-scale

Commercialization

2030

Taking advantage of the decoupling of 5G ecosystem

WESTERN ECOSYSTEM

Internet: Google, Facebook, Amazon

5G: Samsung, Qualcomm

CHINA ECOSYSTEM

Internet: Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba

5G: Huawei, ZTE

EricssonMediatek

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Neuberger Berman 5G Connectivity Fund

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Portfolio Overview

*Source: Neuberger Berman and MSCI, as of August 31, 2020.

This material is intended as a broad overview of the portfolio managers' current style, philosophy and process. Portfolio information (characteristics, holdings, weightings, etc.) is subject to change without notice. Specific securities

identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for the fund. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable. Investing

entails risks, including possible loss of principal. See Additional Disclosures at the end of this piece, which are an important part of this presentation. Client accounts are individually managed and may vary significantly from

composite performance and representative portfolio information.

Portfolio Mix by Investment Category Portfolio Mix by Region

61.5%

25.0%

7.9%

North America

Asia&EM

EMEA

Portfolio Mix by Market Cap

Tickers Company Name Category % Portfolio

LITE Lumentum Network Infrastructure 3.8%

KEYS Keysight Technologies Network Infrastructure 3.6%

CLNX Cellnex Telecom Network Infrastructure 3.5%

ZEN Zendesk Applications & Services 3.4%

9618 HK JD.com Applications & Services 3.4%

TMUS T-Mobile Applications & Services 2.9%

ADI Analog Devices Network Infrastructure 2.9%

QRVO Qorvo IoT Devices 2.8%

OLED Universal Display IoT Devices 2.8%

6976 JP Taiyo Yuden IoT Devices 2.7%

29.4%

36.2%

30.2%Network Infrastructure

IoT Devices

Applications & Services

Top 10 Holdings

55.3%

31.5%

8.9%Large Cap: >$20B

Mid Cap: $5B - $20B

Small Cap: <$5B

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Top 10 Holdings

Source: Neuberger Berman, as of August 31, 2020. The inclusion of any individual security in this document does not constitute a recommendation to invest. This material is intended as a broad overview of the portfolio managers'

current style, philosophy and process. Representative portfolio information (characteristics, holdings, weightings, etc.) is subject to change without notice. Marvell and described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or

recommended for advisory clients. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable. Investing entails risks, including possible loss of principal. See Additional Disclosures

at the end of this piece, which are an important part of this presentation. Client accounts are individually managed and may vary significantly from composite performance and representative portfolio information.

Company name Category Description

LumentumNetwork

Infrastructure

• Leading manufacturer of optical networking components that enable faster optical network transmissions between 5G base stations and data centers.

• Also a leading supplier of optical laser components for 3D sensors in smartphones

• The company benefits from 5G network infrastructure roll-out and increasing 3D sensing features in 5G smartphones

Keysight

Technologies

Network

Infrastructure

• Leading test and measurement equipment provider for 5G network testing

• The company’s test and measurement equipment benefits from the expansion of 5G network infrastructure and increasing complication of IoT Devices

Cellnex TelecomNetwork

Infrastructure

• Largest independent telecom tower infrastructure company in Europe, with tower assets across Europe including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands,

France and the UK.

• The company is a key beneficiary of 5G network rollout in Europe given increasing demand for telecom towers, data centers and optical fiber assets in Europe as

5G builds out.

• The company also benefits as a consolidator of tower assets across Europe through M&A deals, and is well positioned to benefit from its strong position within

the European 5G ecosystem.

ZendeskApplications &

Services

• Leading provider of web-based help desk software with customer support program

• The company supports businesses to service clients through online help-desk as enterprises go digital

JD.comApplications &

Services

• JD.com is a leading e-commerce platform provider in China for consumer electronics, home appliances, and increasingly for supermarket items & healthcare

products.

• The company benefits from 5G smartphone sales ramping up in China as online sales of smartphones in China continues to increase.

• JD.com is also a key beneficiary of 5G-enabled logistics that will greatly improve the efficiency of operations.

T-MobileApplications &

Services

• One of the leading telecom operators in the US

• The company is a key enabler of 5G given its strong positioning (more 5G wireless spectrum capacity post Sprint merger) in building a competitive 5G network in

the US.

Analog DevicesNetwork

Infrastructure

• Leading supplier of analog semiconductor chip that specializes in data conversion, signal processing and power management.

• The company’s radio frequency semiconductor is a must-have in 5G base station equipment given its leading market position and power efficient technology that

is necessary for massive MIMO (multiple input multiple output)

Qorvo IoT Devices

• Leading manufacturer of radio-frequency (RF) semiconductors for 5G base stations and smartphones

• The company benefits from market share gains and dollar content growth given its focus on mid/high-band RF modules based on BAW filter technologies, which

is increasingly important in 5G

Universal Display IoT Devices

• Universal Display is a leading materials supplier & technology licensing company for OLED technologies.

• The company is a key technology enabler of thinner & lower power displays for 5G smartphones and also foldable smartphones

• Rising penetration of OLED in 5G devices will drive stronger demand for OLED material.

Taiyo Yuden IoT Devices

• Leading manufacturer of high-end multi-layer ceramic capacitors for smartphones and base stations

• The company developed the world’s thinnest MLCC with high capacitance for improving power consumption and enhancing processing capacity in smartphones

and wearable devices

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Fund Performance

Track record driven by 5G trend acceleration, robust active investment process and stock selection

Source: Neuberger Berman and Bloomberg, data as of August 31, 2020. Shareclass Inception: May 4, 2020. Benchmark: MSCI All-Country World Index (ACWI) (Total Return, net of tax, USD)

Fund performance is representative of the USD A Accumulating Class and has been calculated to account for the deduction of fees. Fund performance does not take account of any commission or costs incurred by investors when

subscribing for or redeeming shares. These figures refer to the past. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Performance data is as of 28th August due to a fund holiday whilst benchmark data is as of 31st August.

Hypothetical Growth of $100

95

100

105

110

115

120

125

130

05/2020 06/2020 07/2020 08/2020

USD A Accumulating Class Benchmark

23.82%

6.12%

25.00%

2.38%

Since Inception

Latest Calendar Month

USD A Accumulating Class Benchmark

Cumulative Performance (net)

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0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

Why NB?

A forward-looking, thematically focused and ESG-integrated strategy investing in key enablers & beneficiaries of 5G trend

Source: Neuberger Berman and Bloomberg, as of August 31, 2020. Next Generation Connectivity Bloomberg ticker: 6431117C JP Equity. (Inception Date: 15/12/2017). Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

The mentioning of other strategies / funds managed by the PM is for illustrative purpose only, and does not constitute any recommendation to invest in such strategies / funds or represent the performance of the UCITS fund. Gross

of fee returns do not reflect the deduction of investment advisory fees, trading cost or any other expenses. If such fees and expenses were reflected, returns referenced would be lower. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of

future returns.

Managing Portfolio Dynamically to Capture Evolving Opportunities

Differentiated Portfolio Holdings

NB 5G Japan Fund - Solid Track Record of 2.5 Years

Experienced Team with Global Thematic Insights

Lead PM has over 10 years experience as microprocessor designer

AUM reaching over $5.5B

18.6

48.4

4.9

21.6

YTD (end-August) Inception to Date

Next Gen Connectivity (USD)MSCI ACWI Net

($mn)

NB 5G Japan Fund Performance

2020 2025 2030

Infrastructure

Building

Early Commercial

Deployment Full-scale

5G Deployment

5G deployment timeline

Portfolio mix

Network Infrastructure IoT Devices Application New Businesses

Global Stock

Universe

3,000+

Stocks

Thematic

Universe

200-300

Stocks

Portfolio

40-60

names

Hidden Gems

Differentiated

Holdings

Cross-Sector

Field ResearchData Science

Access &

Engagement

Source of Alpha

Tim Creedon

Director of Research

22 Years of Experience

Hari Ramanan

CIO, Research Funds

20 Years of Experience

YT Boon

Director of Research – Asia

16 Years of Experience

Lead PM

Supported by 40+ Global Investment Professionals, including ESG and Data Science

Worked at Huawei,

Broadcom, ARM,

Cadence

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Neuberger Berman 5G Connectivity Fund

Other terms and conditions may apply and are subject to change without notice.

This does not constitute an offer or a solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Characteristic of the fund mentioned in this document may be subject to change.

Investment Manager Neuberger Berman Europe Limited

Sub – Investment Manager Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC

Inception Date April 8, 2020

Structure UCITS

Investment Objective & StrategyThe fund seeks to achieve long term capital appreciation through investment in a portfolio of global

equity holdings, focusing on companies that are involved or derive benefit from 5G connectivity.

Reference benchmark MSCI AC World Index (ACWI)

Liquidity Daily

Management Fees Class A USD Acc: 1.70%

Maximum TER Class A USD Acc: 1.90%

Minimum Subscription Class A USD Acc: USD1,000

Fund Codes Class A USD Acc: IE00BMPRXN33

Base Currency USD

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Market Update – September 2020

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Key Summary

1. How is the incremental Huawei ban impacting global 5G developments?

o We believe there will be market share redistribution over the medium term

2. What are the opportunities with upcoming 5G smartphone launches?

o China will release more affordable 5G phones (from US$200) in 4Q20 and this will benefit Mediatek and JD.com

o Apple’s upcoming 5G iPhone will accelerate 5G network upgrade globally

3. How is current valuation of the portfolio companies?

o We believe valuations of most of our holdings remain attractive and fundamentals are improving

o As a strategic investor in the 5G structural trend, we should stay focused on the medium/longer term outlook

4. Portfolio outlook:

o We are focusing more on the opportunities in IoT Devices as 5G smartphones are launched in 2H20

o Within network infrastructure, we are positioned for the optical network upgrade from 100G to 400G

For illustrative purposes only. This material is intended as a broad overview of the portfolio managers' current style, philosophy and process. Specific securities identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased,

sold or recommended for the strategy. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable.

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How is the Incremental Huawei Ban Impacting Global 5G Developments?

• What Happened? The US has announced further restrictions to limit Huawei’s ability to source any semiconductor components

from any company that uses US technology. We have been anticipating this to happen and we believe additional restrictions

will lead to market share shifts over the medium term

• Market Share Redistribution: Huawei will likely lose market share and result in market share redistribution. In the network

equipment space, Ericsson and Ciena will likely to gain market share from Huawei especially in Europe and the US. In

smartphones, Apple, Samsung and other Chinese brands such as Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi are well-positioned to gain market

share. We believe component suppliers such as Mediatek, Qorvo and Win Semiconductor will benefit from the market share

redistribution

Geopolitical issues are driving the 5G race and market share redistribution

Source: Credit Suisse Research, September 2020. For illustrative purposes only. This material is intended as a broad overview of the portfolio managers' current style, philosophy and process. Specific securities identified and

described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for the strategy. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable.

Samsung, 21.5%

Huawei, 18.0%

Xiaomi, 11.4%

Oppo, 10.2%

Vivo, 10.1%

Apple, 56.9%

Samsung, 20.7%

Huawei, 15.3%

Apple

Samsung

Huawei

Xiaomi

Oppo

Vivo

LG

Others

Smartphones

Market Share

>US$500

Smartphones

Market Share

<US$500

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What are the Opportunities with Upcoming 5G Smartphone Launches?

• China 5G Smartphones: Over 65% of China smartphones are now 5G enabled and the penetration will increase further with

the launch of more affordable models (from US$200) in 4Q20. We believe Mediatek, leading mobile processor company, as

well as JD.com, leading e-commerce platform for electronics in China, will benefit as China ramps up on 5G smartphones

• 5G iPhone Launch: Apple’s new 5G iPhone launch in October is expected to drive faster 5G smartphone adoption and lead to

an acceleration in 5G network upgrade. The high-end 5G iPhone models are expected to be equipped with LIDAR camera that

will enable augmented reality applications. This will benefit Lumentum which supplies optical laser for 3D sensors in

smartphones. Qorvo will also benefit from RF dollar content increase due to more sophisticated 5G specifications

Apple’s new 5G iPhone will drive telecom carriers globally to accelerate 5G network upgrade

Source: Credit Suisse Research, Tom’s Guide. For illustrative purposes only. This material is intended as a broad overview of the portfolio managers' current style, philosophy and process. Specific securities identified and described

do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for the strategy. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable.

5G Smartphone Specifications

Model

Samsung

Galaxy S20

Huawei

P40 Pro

Redmi

10X 5G

Vivo

iQOO Z1

Oppo

Reno 4 5G

For sale Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jun-20

Price from US$740 US$900 US$230 US$ 350 US$440

Processor Qualcomm/ Samsung Hisilicon Mediatek Mediatek Qualcomm

RAM 12GB 8GB 6/8GB 6/8GB 8GB

Storage 128GB 128/256GB 64/128/256GB 128/256GB 128/256GB

5G iPhone Estimated Specifications

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

Oct-20

US$1,049

Qualcomm

6GB

128/256/512GB

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How is Current Valuation of the Portfolio Companies?

• Valuation Discipline: We believe that valuations of most of our portfolio holdings remain attractive and most importantly

fundamentals are improving thanks to the accelerating 5G related trends. Given our valuations discipline, we have been taking

profits on some of the strong outperformers in software & internet sectors, and we have shifted more towards semiconductor &

hardware companies in 5G.

• Focus on Longer Term Outlook: It is challenging to time the market. As a strategic investor in the 5G structural trend, we try

not to be too tactical and stay focused on the medium/longer term outlook.

Valuations remain attractive relative to the meaningful growth outlook as 5G ramps up

Source: Neuberger Berman, as of August 31, 2020. For illustrative purposes only. This material is intended as a broad overview of the portfolio managers' current style, philosophy and process. Specific securities identified and

described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for the strategy. It should not be assumed that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable.

NB 5G Connectivity Fund MSCI ACWI MSCI ACWI Info Tech

Weighted Avg P/E (1 yr forward) 33.1x 23.8x 30.0x

Weighted Avg 3-5yr EPS Growth 25.9% 11.7% 15.3%

PEG ratio 1.28 2.03 1.96

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Is 5G A Health Hazard?

• 5G Health Concerns? It is believed that 5G will emit “ultra high frequencies and intensity” that will increase radiofrequency

radiation exposure.

• 5G Less Harmful Than Sunlight: According to research studies, the electromagnetic radiation from the sun is far greater than

5G cell towers. 5G signals are non-ionizing in nature (which means the radiation is too weak to have any health effect), while

UV rays are closer to ionizing spectrum and therefore more harmful.

• Rising Opportunity in Testing: Regulators have stringent industry requirements to mitigate any potential health issues. We

see rising opportunity in testing equipment makers such as Keysight Technologies and Anritsu that ensure 5G towers and

devices meet industry standards.

The sun is more dangerous than radiofrequencies emitted by 5G towers

Source: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/wireless-devices-and-health-concerns; https://socratic.org/questions/what-is-the-electromagnetic-spectrum-used-for . For illustrative purposes only. This material is intended as a broad

overview of the portfolio managers' current style, philosophy and process. Specific securities identified and described do not represent all of the securities purchased, sold or recommended for the strategy. It should not be assumed

that any investments in securities or companies identified were or will be profitable.

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Next Generation Connectivity

Investment Performance Results – As of June 30, 2020

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Please see attached important disclosures which contain complete performance information and definitions.

Composite Benchmark Composite 3 Year Standard Deviation

Total Return

(%, Gross

of Fees)

Total Return

(%, Net

of Fees)

MSCI ACWI (Net)

(All Country

World Index) (%)

No. of

Accounts

Market Value

($, m)

Total Firm

Assets

($, bn)

% of Firm

Assets

Internal

Dispersion

Composite

(%)

MSCI ACWI (Net)

(All Country World

Index)

(%)

YTD Jun-

20209.89 9.43 -6.25 ≤ 5 5,411.0 -- -- -- -- --

2019 40.79 39.60 26.60 ≤ 5 4,229.7 355.8 1.19 -- -- --

2018 -7.99 -8.77 -9.41 ≤ 5 1,799.9 304.1 0.59 -- -- --

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Next Generation Connectivity

Investment Performance Disclosure Statement

Compliance Statement

• Neuberger Berman Group LLC ("NB", "Neuberger Berman" or the "Firm") claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) and has prepared and presented this report in compliance with theGIPS® standards. Neuberger Berman has been independently verified for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2018. Verification assesses whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite constructionrequirements of the GIPS® standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm's policies and procedures are designed to calculate and present performance in compliance with the GIPS® standards. Verification does not ensure theaccuracy of any specific composite presentation. The verification reports are available upon request.

• The GIPS® firm definition was redefined effective January 1, 2011. For prior periods there were two separate firms for GIPS® firm definition purposes and such firms were independently verified for the periods January 1, 1997to December 31, 2010 and January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2010, respectively.

Definition of the Firm

• The firm is currently defined for GIPS® purposes as Neuberger Berman Group LLC, ("NB", "Neuberger Berman" or the "Firm"), and includes the following subsidiaries: Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, NeubergerBerman Europe Ltd., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman East Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Singapore Pte. Ltd., Neuberger Berman Taiwan Ltd, Neuberger Berman Australia Ltd., Neuberger Berman TrustCompany N.A., Neuberger Berman Trust Company of Delaware N.A., NB Alternatives Advisers LLC and Neuberger Berman Breton Hill ULC.

Policies

• Policies for valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing compliant presentations are available upon request.

Composite Description

• The Next Generation Connectivity Composite (the "Composite") includes the performance of all fee-paying Next Generation Connectivity portfolios, with no minimum investment, managed on a fully discretionary basis by the Neuberger Berman Global Equity Research Department. The Next Generation Connectivity strategy is a global equity strategy designed to benefit from the build out and investment in future connectivity networks globally as well as beneficiaries of the new technologies that will be enabled by those networks. The Composite creation date is February 2018 and the performance inception date is January 2018. A complete list of Neuberger Berman's composites is available upon request.

Primary Benchmark Description

• The benchmark is the MSCI ACWI (Net) (All Country World Index) (the "Index"). The Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The index consists of 49 country indexes comprising 23 developed and 26 emerging market country indexes. The developed market country indexes included are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The emerging market country indexes included are: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the UAE. Net total return indexes reinvest dividends after the deduction of withholding taxes, using (for international indexes) a tax rate applicable to non-resident institutional investors who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. Effective June 2016, the primary benchmark was changed from the MSCI ACWI Index (Gross) to the MSCI ACWI Index (Net) to better reflect the holdings held in the composite.

Reporting Currency

• Valuations are computed and performance is reported in U.S. Dollars. Performance includes reinvestment of dividends and other earnings.

Fees

• Composite Gross of Fee returns are the return on investments reduced by any trading expenses incurred during the period. Composite Net of Fee returns are the Gross of Fee returns reduced by investment advisory fees.

Fee Schedule

• The annual investment advisory fee, generally payable quarterly, is as follows: 0.85% per annum.

Internal Dispersion

• Internal dispersion is calculated using the asset-weighted standard deviation of annual gross returns of those portfolios that were in the Composite for the entire year. Internal dispersion is not calculated if the Composite does not contain at least 6 portfolios for the entire year.

Annualized Standard Deviation

• The three-year annualized standard deviation measures the variability of the Composite and the benchmark returns over the preceding 36-month period. The standard deviation is not required for periods prior to 2011.

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