1. A Global Resource Investment Company and Merchant Bank TSX:AAB September 2, 2010 A Forbes & Manhattan Group Company
2. Cautionary Statement This presentation contains "forward looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information includes without limitation, statements regarding the proposed use of the proceeds of the financing, the receipt of all necessary approvals, the outcome of legal proceedings, the issue of permits, the size and quality of the company’s mineral resources, progress in development of mineral properties, future production and sales volumes, capital and mine production costs, demand and market outlook for metals, future metal prices and treatment and refining charges, the financial results of the company the future financial or operating performance of the Company, the prospective mineralization of the properties, planned exploration programs, anticipated production schedule and terms and the availability and likelihood of future acquisitions. Generally, forward looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration activities; acquisition risks; and other risks of the mining industry. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. 2
3. At a Glance 3 Global resource investment company / merchant bank Focused on private, micro- and small-cap resource companies Unique, value-added approach to investing Actively builds companies to unlock value Targeting triple digit returns Benefits from Forbes & Manhattan’s infrastructure and deal flow Broad investment mandate in resource sector Significant exposure to gold in current portfolio Exciting investments in energy, metals, bulks, agriculture
4. Value Proposition 4 For $36 M Aberdeen’s Shareholders Own: ~$60M 1. Investment Portfolio Market Value (July 31/10) ~C$0.69*/share *Excludes value of two gold royalties
5. Value Proposition 5 >$500K 2. Gold Royalty paid quarterly Forbes Coal Brazil/Amazon Potash Temujin Mining Private investment upside Taking public to improve portfolio liquidity/value 3. Supporting next generation of investments Ongoing high quality deal flow 4.
6. Unlocking Value through F&M 6 Forbes & Manhattan expertise Technical Team Financial Team Legal Team Back Office Over 80 professionals in Toronto plus international operations teams Forbes & Manhattan benefits: Financing Marketing M&A World class team Proven track record Actively building companies and creating value
7. Our Business 7 Targets Active Investment +100% Seed financings Active role in management & BOD Support financially in early stages Private Micro-cap From initial investment Merchant Banking Short-term investments Bridge financing Fee income Shells +10% pa + Warrants $2.0M- Royalty Revenue Provides upside to higher gold prices Backed by 8 Mozreserves and 25 Mozresources $2.5M pa
19. Proven Track Record 9 Aberdeen’s recent success: $0.48 Avg Cost Entry Price $0.34 Avg Cost $0.52 Avg Cost Desert Sun Mining (Gold) Forbes & Manhattan success: Consolidated Thompson (Iron Ore) 3,750% return in 4 years 4,500% return in 3 years $735Msale price to Yamana Gold $735Msale price to Yamana Gold Production commenced Q1 2010 Production commenced Q1 2010
20. Key Assets 10 Equity Portfolio Value of top 5 holdings (July 31, 2010): 20other investments Crocodile Gold Forbes Coal (PVT) Temujin Mining (PVT) 4. SullidenGold 5. AvionGold Agriculture Oil & Gas Mining C$28.4M C$0.32/share Gold Royalties Cash 8 Mozreserves 1% gold NSR 25 Mozresources Always evaluating new investments. Typical entry point: Buffelsfontein Mine (Simmers & Jack) Mine Waste Solutions(First Uranium) US$2.2M C$1-5M Current net over next 12 months
21. Our Investment Portfolio 11 Asset Class Public Equities & Warrants By Commodity Cash Warrants Debt Industrial/Strategic Bulks Agricultural Private Public Equities Gold & Precious Metals Energy Base Metals
46. New focus by management to market our great story and our successes/resource investment outsourcing
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50. Management & Board of Directors 18 Strong management with a DEPTH of experience in the resource sector and a PROVEN track record at building companies from the seed level through to highly successful exits Board of Directors Management Team George Faught, C.A. Chief Executive Officer David Stein, CFA, MSc. President & Chief Operating Officer Stephan Theron Chief Financial Officer Stan Bharti, P.Eng. Executive Chairman George Faught, C.A. Director David Stein, CFA, MSc. Director Hon. Pierre S. Pettigrew Director Bernard Wilson, C.A. Director Mike Hoffman, P.Eng. Director Jean-Guy Lambert, MBA Director Advisory Board Bruce Humphrey Chairman of Investment Committee
51. Contact Details David Stein President & COO 416-861-5812 dstein@aberdeeninternational.ca Mike McAllister Investor Relations 416-309-2134 mmcallister@aberdeeninternational.ca A Forbes & Manhattan Group Company Follow us on Twitter: AberdeenAAB
