Thomas White Funds Launches New Share Classes for International and Emerging Markets Funds

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thomas White Funds, managed by Thomas White International, Ltd., is pleased to announce the launch of additional share classes (A Shares, C Shares, and I Shares) for the Thomas White International Fund and the Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund. The management fees and sales charges of the new share classes, available from August 31, 2012 through national and regional broker dealers as well as other fund intermediaries, are structured to accommodate the preferences of investors and advisors.

“The new share classes will allow our International Fund and Emerging Markets Fund to be accessible to a broader group of investors and their advisors. The competitive pricing structure and other features of the new share classes underscore our commitment to the varied needs of investors interested in international as well as emerging markets investment products,” commented Thomas S. White Jr., chairman of the Thomas White Funds.

			Gross	Net	Min.
Share Class Name	Ticker	CUSIP	Expense	Expense	Investment
			Ratio	Ratio¹	Non-Retirement
Thomas White International Fund Class A	TWWAX	543917504	1.68%	1.49%	$2,500
Thomas White International Fund Class C	TWWCX	543917603	2.18%	1.99%	$2,500
Thomas White International Fund Class I	TWWIX	543917702	1.18%	0.99%	$1,000,000
Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund Class A	TWIAX	543917801	2.20%	1.59%	$2,500
Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund Class C	TWICX	543917884	2.70%	2.09%	$2,500
Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund Class I	TWIIX	543917876	1.70%	1.09%	$1,000,000

The Thomas White International Fund (TWWDX), launched in 1994, is designed to benefit from future growth in developed nations as well as emerging market countries. The Fund returned +4.84% year-to-date as of June 30, 2012, compared to +2.77% for the benchmark MSCI AC World Ex-U.S. Index. For the trailing 1-year, 5-year, 10-year periods, and since inception, the Fund returned -11.79%, -3.85%, 7.87%, and 7.42% annualized as against -14.56%, -4.62%, 6.74%, and +4.69% respectively for the benchmark. The International Fund won a Lipper Fund Award in 2012, for the best International Multi-cap Core Fund among 26 funds for the 10-year period ended November 30, 2011.

The Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund (TWEMX), launched in 2010, primarily invests in companies that are domiciled in or have significant business exposure to emerging markets across the world. The Fund returned +4.23% year-to-date as of June 30, 2012, compared to +3.93% for the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index. For the trailing 1-year period and since inception, the Fund returned -15.48% and +3.96% annualized as against -15.95% and +2.04% respectively for the benchmark.

The Funds’ Advisor seeks to buy equity securities of companies at a value less than its monthly research indicates to be their true worth. The research methodologies developed over the last two decades allow the firm to continuously evaluate thousands of companies across the globe for investment opportunities. The senior investment managers of Thomas White International average 20 years of experience and 15 years together at the firm.

To learn more about the Thomas White Funds and download the most recent Quarterly Fund Fact Sheets and Summary Prospectus in PDF format please visit www.thomaswhitefunds.com.

About Thomas White International

Thomas White International is a U.S. registered investment advisor founded in 1992 by Thomas S. White, Jr., a former managing director of Morgan Stanley Asset Management. It manages global, international and domestic portfolios using a value style. In addition to the Thomas White family of no-load mutual funds, which includes the flagship Thomas White International Fund (TWWDX), the Thomas White Emerging Markets Fund (TWEMX), and the Thomas White American Opportunities Fund (TWAOX). Thomas White International offers global, international and emerging markets products for SMA programs and separately managed accounts. Please visit www.thomaswhite.com for more information.

Performance data is based upon past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Please call 1-800-811-0535 to obtain performance data as of the most recent month-end. The Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on share held less than 60 days. Performance data does not reflect the redemption fee. If reflected, total returns would be lower. The gross expense ratios for TWWDX and TWEMX are 1.34% and 1.84%, respectively.

The fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The statutory and summary prospectuses contain this and other important information about the investment company, and it may be obtained by visiting the fund’s website at www.thomaswhitefunds.com or calling 1-800-811-0535. Read carefully before investing.

Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investing in international markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, exchange rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. These risks are greater for emerging markets. Investments in smaller companies involved additional risks such as limited liquidity and greater volatility.

The MSCI All Country World ex US Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of 47 countries, which includes developed and emerging markets. The index is unmanaged and returns assume the reinvestment of dividends. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of 21 emerging market countries. The index is unmanaged and returns assume the reinvestment of dividends. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

A Lipper Fund Award is awarded to one fund in each Lipper classification for achieving the strongest trend of consistent risk-adjusted performance against its classification peers over a three, five or ten-year period. Although Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by Lipper. Users acknowledge that they have not relied upon any warranty, condition, guarantee, or representation made by Lipper. Any use of the data for analyzing, managing, or trading financial instruments is at the user’s own risk. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. is an independent mutual fund research and rating service.

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¹ The Advisor has entered into a fee deferral/expense reimbursement agreement through February 28, 2014.