Capital Guardian Trust Company, part of The Capital Group Companies, provides worldwide investment management services for institutional clients, consultants and individuals, with assets under management of approximately $300 billion. The Capital Group Companies is among the world s most experienced and successful investment management organizations. Its companies manage investments for millions of individuals and thousands of corporations and institutions. Capital Guardian s investment management services are provided to institutional clients in North America. As one of the worlds largest investment managers, the Capital organization participates in worldwide equity and fixed-income markets on behalf of a diverse group of clients. The Capital organizations roots date back to 1931. Capital Guardian Trust Company maintains its headquarters in Los Angeles.