The document provides an overview of Henderson New Star, including its history and acquisition of New Star Asset Management in 2009. It discusses the company's investment approach, focusing on valuation, unfashionable assets, and patience. Several charts are presented analyzing the economic recovery and remaining investment opportunities in equities and bonds.

1. October 2009

3. A history of Henderson New Star De-merged from AMP. HHG PLC returns to being an independent asset management company Bought by AMP and merged with AMP Asset Management Acquired Touche Remnant, establishing Henderson as the UK’s leading investment trust manager Listed on the London Stock Exchange Henderson starts managing pension funds Founded to administer the estate of Alexander Henderson 2003 1998 1934 1975 1983 1992 2008 The company is incorporated in Jersey and tax-resident in the Republic of Ireland 2009 Henderson buy New Star Asset Management

5. The Zarnowitz forecast - deep recessions have strong recoveries G7 industrial output February 2008 = 100

6. Will there be a second dip? Source: Henderson Global Investors Double dips uncommon Only 5 out of 33 expansions ended within 18 months Duration (in months) of US business cycle expansions since 1854

7. FED doesn’t raise rates... 1981 - 1984 % 2002 - 2005 Source: Datastream, Henderson Global Investors, as at 3 September 2009 1991 - 1994 % % 2007 - % Source: Datastream, Henderson Global Investors, as at 3 September 2009 Source: Datastream, Henderson Global Investors, as at 3 September 2009 Source: Datastream, Henderson Global Investors, as at 3 September 2009 ...until some time after unemployment has peaked

8. Is the recovery already priced in? Graham & Dodd P/E (Current price against a 10 year moving average of reported earnings) Source: Henderson, S&P, Datastream, as at 31 July 2009 sd = standard deviation Graham & Dodd P/E (Current price against a 10 year moving average of reported earnings)

9. Still value in equities... FTSE All-Share Dividend Yield and ILG yield Source: Henderson Global Investors, Datastream, as at 3 September 2009 ...even with expected dividend cuts

10. *Source: Morningstar at 31 August 2009, based on cumulative performance, on a mid to mid basis (excluding initial charge), with net income reinvested for a basic rate taxpayer. Henderson New Star Multi-Manager

12. Investment grade spreads by sector - Still like corporate bonds Indices breakout Source: Merrill Lynch, at 31 August 2009 bp Wide 1012 Currently 442 Value is in financials

13. Threat - huge forecast increase in UK gilt issuance Enormous increase in gilt issuance partially offset by near-term quantitative easing Nominal amount issued £bn Source: UK Debt Management Office (DMO), at April 2009 Actual Forecast ‘ Elephant is about to leave the room’

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