Monty Signs Up With Aberdeen Asset Management

Investment management group Aberdeen Asset Management has signed a sponsorship
agreement with Scottish golfer, Colin Montgomerie.

The tie-up – arranged by Aberdeen’s sponsorship consultancy, WSM Sponsorship
and IMG, Montgomerie’s management company – will feature Aberdeen branding on
the golfer’s tournament clothing as well as Montgomerie acting as a brand
ambassador in Aberdeen events worldwide.

The agreement begins with immediate effect and will see Montgomerie in
Aberdeen Asset Management branded tournament clothing for the first time at The
Abu Dhabi Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from 18-21 January.

Aberdeen’s sponsorship portfolio incorporates a number of events,
institutions and individuals, including the Senior British Open Championship and
1999 Open Golf Champion, Paul Lawrie.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Colin Montgomerie said: ‘This is an exciting
new relationship and I am extremely proud to be associated with Aberdeen Asset
Management.

‘Not only does the company have a strong Scottish heritage but the location
of its offices worldwide fits perfectly with my playing schedule, enabling me to
meet with Aberdeen representatives and clients in Europe, Asia and the
Americas.’