iShares plc is an open-ended investment company with variable capital. iShares plc has an umbrella structure, so that different funds may be established within the Company. The primary exchange for the iShares plc funds is the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The investment manager of the Company is Barclays Global Investors Limited (BGIL). Barclays Global Investors Ireland Limited (BGIIL) is the manager of the Company. During the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008, its assets under management increased to £10.10 billion.