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TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - First Asset Investment Management
Inc. ("First Asset") announces the confirmed amounts of the annual special year-end distributions (the "Special
Distributions") for the 2016 tax year for its First Asset exchange traded funds ("First Asset ETFs"), as set out in the
table below.
Each of the First Asset ETFs is required to distribute any net income and capital gains that it has earned in the year.
The Special Distributions will generally consist of capital gains and/or any excess net income at year end. The Special
Distributions will not be paid in cash, but will be reinvested and the resulting units immediately consolidated so that the number
of units held by each investor will not change. Investors holding their units outside registered plans will have taxable
amounts to report and an increase in the adjusted cost base of their investment. In all cases, the Special Distributions will be
paid on or about December 30, 2016 to unitholders of record on December 29,
2016. The ex-dividend date in each case is December 23, 2016.
These confirmed amounts are for the Special Distributions only and do not include the ongoing regular monthly or quarterly cash
distribution amounts which were announced on December 16, 2016, in a separate press release.
These confirmed Special Distribution amounts replace the previous estimates announced on December 9,
2016.
The actual taxable amounts of all distributions for 2016, including the tax characteristics of the distributions, will be
reported to brokers (through CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. or "CDS") in early 2017.
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Fund Name
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TSX Trading
Symbol
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Confirmed
Special Distributions
per Fund Unit as at
December 30, 2016
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First Asset Morningstar National Bank Québec Index ETF
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QXM
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$0.6288
|
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QXM.A
|
$0.6404
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First Asset Morningstar US Value Index ETF
|
XXM
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$0.0638
|
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XXM.A
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$0.0474
|
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XXM.B
|
$0.1447
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XXM.D
|
$0.0420
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First Asset Morningstar US Dividend Target 50 Index ETF
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UXM
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$0.1413
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UXM.A
|
$0.1347
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UXM.B
|
$0.8471
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UXM.D
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$0.6728
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First Asset Morningstar International Value Index ETF
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VXM
|
$0.2300
|
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VXM.A
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$0.3300
|
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VXM.B
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$0.2919
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VXM.D
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$0.2700
|
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First Asset Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF
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ZXM
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$0.0703
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ZXM.A
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$0.0160
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ZXM.B
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$0.1232
|
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ZXM.D
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$0.0424
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First Asset MSCI USA Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWU
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$0.1295
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RWU.A
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$0.1400
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RWU.B
|
$0.1100
|
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RWU.D
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$0.1416
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First Asset MSCI Europe Low Risk Weighted ETF
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RWE
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$1.0878
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RWE.A
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$0.1289
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RWE.B
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$0.1952
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RWE.D
|
$0.1180
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First Asset Canadian REIT ETF
|
RIT
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$0.1927
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RIT.A
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$0.3550
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First Asset Tech Giants Covered Call ETF
|
TXF
|
$0.1479
|
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TXF.A
|
$0.7513
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First Asset Core U.S. Equity ETF
|
CES
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$0.1609
|
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CES.A
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$0.2234
|
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CES.B
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$0.2052
|
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CES.D
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$0.2340
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CES.U
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$0.2716 USD
|
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CES.V
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$0.1970 USD
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First Asset Cambridge Core U.S. Equity ETF
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FCY
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$0.3744
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FCY.B
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$0.3076
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First Asset Long Duration Fixed Income ETF
|
FLB
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$0.3215
|
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First Asset U.S. Tactical Sector Allocation Index ETF
|
FUT
|
$0.0594
|
|
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First Asset MSCI World Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWW
|
$0.00
|
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RWW.A
|
$0.00
|
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RWW.B
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$0.00
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RWW.D
|
$0.00
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First Asset Can-Energy Covered Call ETF
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OXF
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$0.00
|
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OXF.A
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$0.00
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First Asset Can-Materials Covered Call ETF
|
MXF
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$0.00
|
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MXF.A
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$0.00
|
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First Asset Canadian Convertible Bond ETF
|
CXF
|
$0.00
|
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CXF.A
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Energy Giants Covered Call ETF
|
NXF
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$0.00
|
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NXF.A
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$0.00
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NXF.B
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$0.00
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NXF.D
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$0.00
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First Asset Morningstar Canada Dividend Target 30 Index ETF
|
DXM
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$0.00
|
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DXM.A
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$0.00
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First Asset Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF
|
WXM
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$0.00
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WXM.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF
|
FXM
|
$0.00
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FXM.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset Morningstar US Momentum Index ETF
|
YXM
|
$0.00
|
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YXM.A
|
$0.00
|
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YXM.B
|
$0.00
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YXM.D
|
$0.00
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First Asset MSCI Canada Low Risk Weighted ETF
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RWC
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$0.00
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RWC.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset Provincial Bond Index ETF
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PXF
|
$0.00
|
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PXF.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset 1-5 Year Laddered Government Strip Bond Index ETF
|
BXF
|
$0.00
|
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BXF.A
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Active Canadian Dividend ETF
|
FDV
|
$0.00
|
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FDV.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset U.S. & Canada Lifeco Income ETF
|
FLI
|
$0.00
|
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FLI.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset Active Utility & Infrastructure ETF
|
FAI
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$0.00
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FAI.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset European Bank ETF
|
FHB
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$0.00
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FHB.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset Active Credit ETF
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FAO
|
$0.00
|
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FAO.A
|
$0.00
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FAO.U
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$0.00
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FAO.V
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$0.00
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First Asset Core Canadian Equity ETF
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CED
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$0.00
|
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CED.A
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Core Balanced ETF
|
CBB
|
$0.00
|
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CBB.A
|
$0.00
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First Asset Global Financial Sector ETF
|
FSF
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Preferred Share ETF
|
FPR
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Investment Grade Bond ETF
|
FIG
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Cambridge Core Canadian Equity ETF
|
FCE
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Canadian Buyback Index ETF
|
FBE
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset U.S. Buyback Index ETF
|
FBU
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset U.S. Equity Multi-Factor Index ETF
|
FUM
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Canadian Dividend Low Volatility Index ETF
|
FDL
|
$0.00
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CORPORATE CLASS ETFs
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Note 1
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First Asset CanBanc Income Class ETF
|
CIC
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Core Canadian Equity Income ETF
|
CSY
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Short Term Government Bond Index Class ETF
|
FGB
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset MSCI Canada Quality Index Class ETF
|
FQC
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Global Value Class ETF
|
FGU
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Global Value (CAD Hedged) Class ETF
|
FGV
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Global Momentum Class ETF
|
FGL
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Global Momentum (CAD hedged) Class ETF
|
FGM
|
$0.00
|
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Note 1 – The Corporate Class ETFs have a tax year end of December 31, but
none of the Corporate Class ETFs anticipate a special distribution for 2016.
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First Asset provides estimated distributions for information purposes only. These estimates are not intended to be, nor should
they be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular person.
Forward-looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the estimated Special Distributions for the First
Asset ETFs. By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual
distributions to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Material factors that could
cause the actual Special Distributions to differ from the estimated Special Distributions between now and the First Asset ETFs' tax
year-ends include, without limitation: the actual amounts of distributions received by the First Asset ETFs; the actual amount of
capital gains generated from sales of securities; and subscription and redemption activity in the First Asset ETFs.
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First Asset, a CI Financial Company, is a Canadian investment firm delivering a comprehensive suite of smart ETF
solutions. Rooted in strong fundamentals, First Asset's smart solutions strive to deliver better risk-adjusted returns than the
broad market, while helping investors achieve their personal financial goals.
This communication is intended for informational purposes only. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be
associated with investments in exchange-traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed,
their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The forward-looking statements are not
historical facts but reflect the current expectations of First Asset regarding future results or events and are based on
information currently available to them. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in providing these forward-looking
statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. First Asset believes
that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions; however, First Asset can give
no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Readers,
therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, a forward-looking statement speaks only
as of the date on which such statement is made. First Asset undertakes no obligation to publicly update any such statement or to
reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances except as required by securities laws. These
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release.
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