1、Invesco Ltd.2017 Annual Reportto Sharehol dersDear Fellow Invesco Shareholders,First and foremost,let me express my sincere appreciation for your continued support as Invesco shareholders.Our Board of Directors,senior leadership and employees worldwide are committedto further strengthening our globa
2、l firm and providing a high level of value to you,our shareholders.Invesco is one of the worlds leading independent investment management organizations.We are dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life.Toachieve this,we are sharply focused on managing a c
3、omprehensive range of active,passive andalternative investment capabilities that help clients meet their investment objectives.For decades,individuals and institutions have viewed our organization as a trusted partner for a broad rangeof investment needs.Hel ping cl ients achieve their investment ob
4、jecbtivesWith more than 7,000 employees and an on-the-ground presence in more than 25 countries,Invesco is well positioned to meet the needs of investors across the globe.We provide acomprehensive range of investment capabilities and outcomes,delivered through a diverse set of investment vehicles,to
5、 help clients achieve their investment objectives.At the end of 2017,64%and 75%of assets firm-wide were above peers on a three-and five-year basis,respectively,driven by strong performance across a broad range of investment capabilities.1We have built Invesco with a single focus:to help clients achi
6、eve their investment objectives.Our comprehensive range of active,passive and alternative investment capabilities has been constructed over many years to help clients achieve their investment objectives.We draw on thecapabilities to provide customized solutions designed to deliver outcomes aligned t