Smart NZ Bond ETF — Earnings Release 2017

Nov 24, 2016

Level 7, Zurich House, 21 Queen Street, PO Box 105262, Auckland, New Zealand smartshares@smartshares.co.nz

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Smartshares Limited releases half year results for the NZ Bond Fund (NZB)

25 November 2016 – Smartshares Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of NZX Limited, have announced the results for its NZB Fund, covering the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016.

The NZ Bond Fund invests in debt securities issued or guaranteed by New Zealand or overseas entities (New Zealand dollar denominated) and, in certain market conditions, cash and cash equivalents issued or guaranteed by New Zealand or overseas entities (New Zealand dollar denominated).

For further information regarding Smartshares visit www.smartshares.co.nz

ENDS

About Smartshares Limited

Smartshares Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of NZX Ltd and is the manager of Smartshares funds. NZX does not guarantee the performance of Smartshares funds.

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