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The Directors of SEI Global Investments Fund plc whose names appear in the "Directory" section of this document, accept responsibility for the information contained in this document. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the Directors, (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case), the information contained in this Prospectus is accurate in all material respects and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information. The Directors accept responsibility accordingly. SEI GLOBAL INVESTMENTS FUND PLC (a multi-portfolio umbrella fund incorporated as a variable capital limited liability investment company in Ireland with segregated liability between sub-funds on May 30, 2001 under registration number 343752 and authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland pursuant to the European Communities (Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (as amended and as may be further amended)) The SEI Global Select Equity Fund PROSPECTUS DATED 5 MARCH 2021 MANAGER SEI INVESTMENTS GLOBAL, LIMITED 1 48009235.29 IMPORTANT INFORMATION THIS PROSPECTUS This Prospectus describes SEI Global Investments Fund plc (the “Company”), an investment company with variable capital incorporated in Ireland as a public limited company and constituted as an umbrella fund, with segregated liability between sub-funds, insofar as the share capital of the Company (the “Shares”) will be divided into different series of Shares with each series of Shares representing a portfolio of assets which will comprise a separate portfolio (a “Fund”). These series of Shares may be further divided into Shares of different classes (each a “Class”) within the series to accommodate different subscriptions, management fee or charge arrangements applying, as between various Classes within the series. As the Company is availing of the provisions of the Companies Act 2014, it is intended that a Fund will have segregated liability from the other Funds and that the Company will not be liable as a whole to third parties for the liability of a Fund. However, investors should note the risk factor “Company’s Liabilities” under “Risk Factors” below. The portfolio of assets maintained for each series of Shares and comprising a Fund will be invested in accordance with the investment objectives and policies applicable to such Fund as specified herein. A separate pool of assets will not be maintained for each Class. The investment objectives and policies of The SEI Global Select Equity Fund are set out in this Prospectus. The investment objectives and policies of any additional Fund which is established by the Company will be specified in a separate Prospectus issued in relation to that Fund or in a document published in respect of that Fund and containing information specific to that Fund (“Supplement”). Any Supplement should be read in conjunction with and construed as supplemental to this Prospectus. This Prospectus has been approved solely for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the “Act”) by SEI Investments (Europe) Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the conduct of its regulated activities in the United Kingdom. The Company is a recognised scheme for the purposes of Section 264 of the Act and will continue to be marketed in the United Kingdom pursuant to the temporary permissions regime as outlined by the EEA Passport Rights (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018. Distribution of this document is not authorised unless it is accompanied by the latest half-yearly report and accounts or the latest annual report and accounts, as the case may be. Such reports and each Supplement shall form part of this Prospectus and all together shall constitute the Prospectus for the issue of Shares in each Fund. The SEI Global Select Equity Fund has been authorised by the Financial Services Board for sale to residents of the Republic of South Africa. Any translation of this Prospectus will be a direct translation from the English language. In the event of any inconsistency or ambiguity in relation to the meaning of any word or phrase in any translation, the English text shall prevail and all disputes as to the terms thereof shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Ireland. INVESTOR RESPONSIBILITY Prospective investors should review this Prospectus carefully and in its entirety and consult with their stockbroker, bank manager, accountant, legal, tax and financial advisers in relation to (i) the contents of the Prospectus and Relevant Supplement; (ii) the legal requirements within their own countries for the purchase, holding, exchanging, redeeming or disposing of Shares; (iii) any foreign exchange restrictions to which they are subject in their own countries in relation to the purchase, holding, exchanging, redeeming or disposing of Shares; and (iv) the legal, tax, financial or other consequences of subscribing for, purchasing, holding, exchanging, redeeming or disposing of Shares. 2 48009235.29 CENTRAL BANK AUTHORISATION The Company was authorised by the Central Bank as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (as amended) and as may be further amended. Authorisation by the Central Bank does not constitute a warranty by the Central Bank as to the performance of the Company and the Central Bank shall not be liable by virtue of that authorisation for the performance or default of the Company. Authorisation of the Company by the Central Bank is not an endorsement or guarantee of the Company by the Central Bank nor is the Central Bank responsible for the contents of this Prospectus. DISTRIBUTION AND SELLING RESTRICTIONS The distribution of this Prospectus and the offering or purchase of the Shares may be restricted in certain jurisdictions. No persons receiving a copy of this Prospectus or the accompanying application form in any such jurisdiction may treat this Prospectus or such application form as constituting an invitation to them to subscribe for Shares, nor should they in any event use such application form, unless in the relevant jurisdiction such an invitation could lawfully be made to them and such application form could lawfully be used without compliance with any registration or other legal requirements. Accordingly, this Prospectus does not constitute an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not lawful or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. It is the responsibility of any persons in possession of this Prospectus and any persons wishing to apply for Shares pursuant to this Prospectus to inform themselves of and to observe all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. Prospective applicants for Shares should inform themselves as to the legal requirements of so applying and any applicable exchange control regulations and taxes in the countries of their respective citizenship, residence or domicile. The Shares have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 of the United States of America (as amended) (the “1933 Act”) or the securities laws of any of the States of the United States. The Shares may not be offered, sold or delivered directly or indirectly in the United States its territories or possessions or to or for the account or benefit of any U.S. Person as defined in Regulation S under the 1933 Act (“U.S. Person”). Any re-offer or resale of any of the Shares in the United States or to U.S. Persons may constitute a violation of U.S. law. Applicants for Shares may be required to certify that they are not U.S. Persons. Where the Directors become aware that a Shareholder (i) is a U.S. Person or is holding Shares for the account of a U.S. Person, or; (ii) is holding Shares in breach of any laws or requirements of any country or government authority or otherwise in circumstances (whether directly or indirectly) affecting such person or persons, and whether taken alone or in conjunction with any other persons connected or not, or any other circumstances appearing to the Directors to be relevant) which, in the opinion of the Directors, might result in the Company or any Shareholder incurring liability to taxation or suffering any other pecuniary, fiscal, legal or regulatory disadvantage which the Company or Shareholder might not otherwise have incurred or suffered; the Directors may (a) direct the Shareholder to dispose of those Shares to a person who is qualified or entitled to own or hold the Shares within such time period as the Directors stipulate or (b) redeem the Shares at their Net Asset Value per Share as at the Dealing Day after the date of notification to the Shareholder or following the end of the period specified for disposal pursuant to (a) above and may apply the proceeds of such compulsory redemption in the discharge of any taxation or withholding tax arising as a result of the holding or beneficial ownership of Shares by such person. 3 48009235.29 This Prospectus relates to Funds which are not subject to any form of regulation or approval by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”). The DFSA has no responsibility for reviewing or verifying any prospectus or other documents in connection with these Funds. Accordingly, the DFSA has not approved this document or any other associated documents nor taken any steps to verify the information set out in this document and has no responsibility for it. The Shares to which this Prospectus relates may be illiquid and/or subject to restrictions on their resale. Prospective purchasers should conduct their own due diligence on the Funds.