Company Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust plc is a United Kingdom-based investment company. The Company’s investment objective is to produce long-term capital growth. The Company seeks to invest predominantly in listed and unlisted United States companies. The Company invests in holdings in listed securities and private companies up to a combined maximum of about 90 companies or funds, typically with 30 or more listed security holdings. The maximum amount which may be invested in companies not listed on a public market shall not exceed 50% of total assets (measured at the time of purchase). The maximum direct investment in any one company or fund is limited to 10%. The Company invests in various sectors, including information technology, consumer discretionary, communication services, industrials, healthcare, financials, real estate, materials, consumer staples, and net liquid assets. The Company’s alternative investment fund manager is Baillie Gifford & Co Limited.