Canoe Financial Announces Receipt Of Securityholder Approval In Respect Of Certain Proposed Fund Mergers


CALGARY, Alberta , June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canoe Financial LP (“Canoe Financial”) is pleased to announce that it has obtained securityholder approval for the proposed fund mergers (the “Mergers”) described in the table below. Each Merger is expected to be completed after the close of business on or about July 3, 2020, provided certain conditions are met.

Terminating FundsContinuing Funds
Oakmark International Equity Class
Oakmark International Equity Registered Fund
Canoe Defensive International Equity Fund*
Fiera U.S. Dividend Class
Fiera U.S. Dividend Registered Fund
Oakmark U.S. Equity Class
Oakmark U.S. Equity Registered Fund
Canoe Defensive U.S. Equity Class*
Canoe Global All Cap ClassCanoe Global Equity Fund

*This Merger will only proceed upon the closing of the previously announced transaction for Canoe Financial to acquire the right to manage all of the retail mutual funds managed by Fiera Investments LP.

More information about the Mergers is set out in the Notice of Special Meetings and Management Information Circular, each dated May 14, 2020, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and Canoe Financial’s website at www.canoefinancial.com

About Canoe Financial
Canoe Financial is one of Canada’s fastest growing independent mutual fund companies managing over $6.3 billion in assets across a diversified range of award-winning mutual funds and private energy equity products. Founded in 2008, Canoe Financial is an employee-owned investment management firm focused on building financial wealth for Canadians. Canoe Financial has significant national presence across Canada, including offices in Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.

Further Information

Investor Relations
1–877–434–2796
www.canoefinancial.com
info@canoefinancial.com

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