PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE

Second quarter 2008

MANAGEMENT

Lou Kirschbaum
Lou Kirschbaum
Managing Director, Portfolio Manager




  • Joined Eagle in 1986
  • 36 years of experience, including 24 years as a portfolio manager
    and six years as
    research director
  • B.S., cum laude, Michigan State University (1970)

EQUITY INCOME
INCOME, GROWTH and STABILITY

The Eagle Equity Income program offers clients the opportunity not only to take advantage of the security of steady income but also the opportunity to participate in the market's long-term growth potential. Equity Income clients historically have received annualized returns between 8 percent and 9 percent with a low measure of risk (standard deviation). The portfolio is diversified among common stocks, convertible bonds, convertible preferred stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs).



INVESTMENT PROCESS

Income

  • Yield or dividend growth at or above the
    S&P 500 Index
  • Demonstrated commitment to paying and increasing dividends

Growth

  • Dominance in expanding industry
  • Growth rate greater than inflation

Stability

  • Free cash flow and shareholder-oriented management
  • Stock price below estimated intrinsic value

Sell Discipline

  • Price Appreciation near or above sustainable level
  • Deterioration of company fundamentals, indicative of dividend cut
  • Occupation of too large a portion of total portfolio
  • Development of more attractive investment opportunity


 
Typical market capitalization Benchmark Account minimum Typical turnover Typical number of holdings
$5 billion or greater S&P 500 Index $100,000 Less than 50% 30 to 35


Performance1 | Equity Income (as of June 30, 2008)
  — 1st Qtr — — 2nd Qtr — — 3rd Qtr — — 4th Qtr — — Annual — S&P 500
  Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net Index
2000 -1.02% -1.49% 1.91% 1.45% 5.44% 4.95% 5.98% 5.48% 12.72% 10.63% -9.12%
2001 -3.99% -4.45% 4.53% 4.03% -4.99% -5.44% 2.84% 2.34% -1.94% -3.81% -11.88%
2002 4.42% 3.94% -7.29% -7.75% -12.23% -12.71% 5.03% 4.52% -10.76% -12.52% -22.12%
2003 -2.45% -2.93% 11.08% 10.58% 1.86% 1.36% 10.30% 9.78% 21.75% 19.45% 28.69%
2004 2.95% 2.46% -0.05% -0.52% 1.52% 1.04% 7.75% 7.23% 12.56% 10.43% 10.87%
2005 -0.13% -0.61% 1.89% 1.39% 3.98% 3.48% 0.55% 0.06% 6.39% 4.34% 4.89%
2006 6.61% 6.13% 1.10% 0.63% 5.47% 4.99% 7.28% 6.78% 21.95% 19.73% 15.80%
2007 1.38% 0.91% 4.65% 4.16% 2.94% 2.46% -3.05% -3.49% 5.89% 3.94% 5.49%
2008 -6.24% -6.67% -5.99% -6.42% -11.86% -12.66% -11.91%


COMPOUNDED, ANNUALIZED RATES of RETURN Net of fees (as of June 30, 2008)
 
— Years — — Percentage — — $100,000 Compounded —
One -13.67% $86,333
Three 4.01% $112,532
Five 6.86% $139,359
10 2.87% $132,682
15 7.03% $276,940




Risk Information

The risks associated with Equity Income investing are based upon the identification of companies which possess both moderate growth rates as well as higher-than-average and consistent dividend distributions. Historically, dividend yields have been relatively constant and therefore have created a cushion for investors when stock prices have declined. However, as with all equity investing, there is the risk that a company will not achieve its expected earnings results, or that an unexpected change in the market or within the company will occur, both of which may adversely affect investment results. The biggest risk of equity investing is that returns can fluctuate and investors can lose money.

Not every investment opportunity will meet all of the stringent investment criteria mentioned to the same degree. Trade-offs must be made, which is where experience and judgment play a key role. Accounts are invested at the discretion of the portfolio manager and may take up to 60 days to become fully invested.

Disclosures

(1) The calculation of the performance data includes reinvestment of all income and gains and is depicted on a time-weighted and size-weighted average for the entire period. Calculations include reinvestment of all income and gains. This performance is after the deduction of both management fees and transaction costs. Performance figures include all of Eagle’s retail managed accounts. All composite performance data through 2006 have been verified by an internationally recognized accounting firm. Performance data for the current year have not been audited and are subject to revision. No inference should be drawn by present or prospective clients that managed accounts will achieve similar investment performance in the future. Because accounts are individually managed, returns for separate accounts may be higher or lower than the average performance stated above.

Performance data for the current year has not been audited and are subject to revision. Thus, the composite returns shown here may be revised and Eagle will publish any revised performance data.

Investing in equities may result in a loss of capital.