Correction : Interim Management Statement

The issuer wishes to advise that the Interim Management Statement released at 14.20 today was incorrect in relation to Changes to Share Capital. As at 31 July 2009 there were no subscription shares in issue. A corrected version is as below. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Invesco Asia Trust plc Interim Management Statement for the Three Months ended 31 July 2009 Objective of the Company Invesco Asia Trust plc (`the Company') is a UK investment trust listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Company was launched in July 1995. The objective of Invesco Asia Trust plc is to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of Asian and Australasian companies. The Company aims to achieve growth in its net asset value in excess of the Benchmark Index, the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Countries Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index, measured in sterling. Material Events No material occurred during the period under review. However on 12 August 2009 a total of 18,767,485 Subscription Shares were allotted to Shareholders on the register at 5.00 p.m. on 11 August 2009, on the basis of one Subscription Share for every five Ordinary Shares held as at that date. Following Admission of the Subscription Shares there are 93,837,425 Ordinary Shares and 18,767,485 Subscription Shares in issue. Dividends No dividends were declared in the period. Manager's Report Asian equity markets closed higher over the period as concerns about the global recession eased and confidence in the potential for recovery increased. Modest valuations and early signs that economic data had stabilised saw risk appetite rise, helping stocks to advance. In an environment of weak external demand, expanding internal sources of growth is a key priority for Asian governments and we believe this will be an important element of Asia's long-term economic development. In the immediate future, exports will continue to play a significant role in Asia's economic recovery and hopes for improvement have been supported by early signs of stability in developed economies. However, the more dominant and less export-dependent economies of India and China are still recording relatively robust growth, clearly distinguishing them from developed markets which are likely to remain weak. The portfolio continues to seek exposure to the positive long-term trend of consumer demand in Asia; the household and personal products and food, beverage and tobacco sectors are among the Company's largest overweight positions. The real estate sector also provides exposure to the consumer demand theme and we believe that it is likely to benefit from the long-term trend of urbanisation, as well as from a stronger economic background. We have a strong representation within the insurance sector, specifically in China, where the industry is still in the early stages of development, providing the potential for significant long-term growth. Although we remain underweight in the banking sector, this underweight position has been reduced recently, as improving economic fundamentals and strong loan growth should help support bank earnings. Geographically, we favour China as we believe that it has the strongest potential to deliver sustainable economic recovery. Following the strong recent performance from Asian equities, some short-term weakness in stocks cannot be ruled out. However, whilst the immediate outlook remains volatile, the stronger growth profile of the region should be supportive of Asian equity markets in the longer term. The Company is positioned to benefit from sustainable economic recovery, a strategy that has been combined with a focus on valuation. Performance - Total Return 3 Months 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Share Price 22.3% 17.3% 46.6% 151.4% Net Asset Value 21.7% 15.5% 46.3% 136.7% MSCI (All Countries) Asia 16.0% 7.7% 36.8% 120.9% Pacific ex Japan Index (Sterling Adjusted) Source: Fundamental Data Share Price and Discountto Net Asset Value As at For the Three Months Ended 31 July2009 31 July2009 High Low Average Ordinary shares mid-market 114.3 114.8 94.5 102.8 price (pence) Discount -8.8% Source: Datastream Assets and Gearing 31 July2009 30April 2009 Change Fixed Assets (£m) 121.0 98.3 23.1% Total Assets less Current 119.1 98.7 20.7% Liabilities (£m) of which cash (£m) 0.6 0.6 Borrowings (£m) 1.5 - Total Shareholders' Funds (£m) 117.6 98.7 19.1% Net Asset Value per Ordinary 125.3 103.6† 20.9% Share (pence) Actual Gearing 101 100 † Ex dividend Gearing The term applied to the effect of borrowings and prior charge share capital on assets that will increase the return on investment when the value of the Company's investments is rising but reduce the return when values are declining. A gearing level of 100 or 0% indicates there is no gearing. Actual Gearing reflects the loans already arranged and in use by the Company. This is the gearing figure published by the Association of Investment Companies. It is calculated by dividing the aggregate of shareholders' funds and all drawndown loans by shareholders' funds. GeographicalBreakdown of Portfolio 31 July2009 30April 2009 Hong Kong 26.2% 25.3% South Korea 16.4% 16.4% Taiwan 13.1% 15.4% China 12.2% 11.3% India 9.6% 9.2% Australia 8.1% 10.5% UK 5.1% 3.0% Singapore 4.2% 3.9% Indonesia 2.2% 1.3% Philippines 1.6% 1.4% Thailand 0.7% 1.6% Malaysia 0.6% 0.7% Top 10 Holdings Ranking Investments Market of % of Ranking at Now Listing Portfolio 30 April 2009 1 Samsung Electronics South Korea 5.2% 1 2 Jardine Matheson Hong Kong 4.1% 3 3 Taiwan Semiconductor Taiwan 3.4% 2 Manufacturing 4 Bank of China H China 3.4% 19 5 China Insurance R Hong Kong 3.3% 6 6 Wharf Hong Kong 3.0% 4 7 United Phosphorus India 2.4% 10 8 West China Cement United Kingdom 2.4% 16 9 QBE Insurance Australia 2.3% 5 10 China Mobile R Hong Kong 2.3% 8 All ordinary shares unless otherwise stated R= Red Chip Holdings H= H shares Maximum Exposure Limits The maximum holding in a single investment in a company or combined exposure to group-related companies is limited to 5% and 15% respectively of gross assets at the time of the investment, unless otherwise authorised by the Board. Changes to Share Capital There were no changes to the Company's ordinary share capital during the period. As at 31 July 2009 the Company's issued share capital consisted of 93,837,425 ordinary shares of 10p each. No shares were held in Treasury. On 12 August 2009 a total of 18,767,485 Subscription Shares were allotted to Shareholders. The Company has authority to buy back shares (for cancellation or into Treasury) up to an aggregate nominal amount of £1,406,623 and to issue shares in accordance with Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985, up to an aggregate nominal amount of £938,374. Authority to issue new shares disapplying pre-emptions rights was not given by shareholders at the AGM held on 12 August 2009. Price and Performance The Company's Ordinary shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and the price is published in the Financial Times under `Investment Companies' and in the Daily Telegraph under `Investment Trusts'. The Company's net asset value is calculated on a daily basis and can be viewed on the London Stock Exchange website at www.londonstockexchange.com. Further information can be obtained from Invesco Perpetual as follows: Free Investor Helpline: 0800 085 8677 Internet address: www.invescoperpetual.co.uk/investmenttrusts The information provided in this statement should not be considered as a financial promotion or recommendation. Interim management statements are expected to be published in February and August each year. For and on behalf of Invesco Asset Management Limited 1 September 2009 Registered Office 30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AG Telephone: 020 7065 4000 Facsimile: 020 7065 3166 Registered in England No 3011768 An Investment Company under Section 833 of the Companies Act 2006

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