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Media Alert/Conference Call GGOF Talks Asia

WHAT:	GGOF Guardian Group of Funds will host a conference call to comment on the short and long-term investment environment in Asia, including detailed analysis by one of North America’s top Asian fund managers. The call also coincides with the marketing launch of GGOF Asian Growth and Income Fund, which offers investors the opportunity to invest in one of the world’s premier growth regions. Media are invited to hear brief presentations from Paul Matthews, the Fund’s lead manager and Gavin Graham, GGOF’s Director of Investments, followed by a question and answer session. Both presenters will be available for one-on-one interviews following the call.
WHO:	Paul Matthews Founder and Chief Investment Officer Matthews International Capital Management 2002 Value Line Manager of the Year Gavin Graham Vice-President, Director of Investments GGOF Guardian Group of Funds Moderator: John Boeckh Senior Vice-President, Marketing GGOF Guardian Group of Funds
WHEN:	Tuesday, October 28, 2003 2:00 p.m. EST
WHERE:	Call in number: 1-800-814-4861

An audio CD and print transcript of the conference call will be available upon request.

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