EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Western Bank (CWB) today announced that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share (TSX:CWB), payable on January 4, 2018 to shareholders of record on
December 15, 2017. This quarterly dividend is up one cent, or 4%, from the dividend declared one year ago and unchanged from last
quarter. The Board of Directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.275 per CWB Series 5 Preferred Share (TSX:CWB.PR.B), and a cash
dividend of $0.390625 per CWB Series 7 Preferred Share (TSX:CWB.PR.C), payable on January 31, 2018 to shareholders of record on
January 19, 2018.
In lieu of receiving their dividends in cash, holders of CWB’s common and preferred shares may choose to have
their dividends reinvested in additional common shares of CWB in accordance with the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the Plan). Under
the Plan, CWB has the discretion to either purchase the additional common shares in the open market or issue them from treasury.
For the dividends declared in December 2017, CWB has elected to issue common shares for the Plan from treasury at the Average
Market Price (as defined in the Plan).
Any registered holder of record wishing to join the Plan can obtain an Enrolment Form from Computershare
(1-800-564-6253) or in the Investor Relations section on CWB’s website at www.cwb.com. Beneficial or non-registered holders of the Bank's common shares must contact their
financial institution or broker to participate.
CWB, for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, Canada and any similar provincial legislation, advises that its
dividends declared in December 2017 will be eligible dividends, unless otherwise indicated.
About CWB Financial Group
CWB Financial Group (CWB) is a diversified financial services organization serving businesses and individuals
across Canada. Operating from its headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, CWB’s key business lines include full-service business and
personal banking offered through 42 CWB branches and online banking services provided by Motive Financial. Highly responsive
specialized financing is delivered under the banners of CWB Equipment Financing, National Leasing, CWB Maxium Financial, CWB
Franchise Finance and CWB Optimum Mortgage. Trust Services are offered through Canadian Western Trust. Comprehensive wealth
management offerings are provided through CWB Wealth Management, which includes the businesses of McLean & Partners Wealth
Management and Canadian Western Financial. As a public company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), CWB trades under the symbols
“CWB” (common shares), “CWB.PR.B” (Series 5 Preferred Shares) and “CWB.PR.C” (Series 7 Preferred Shares). Learn more at www.cwb.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Matt Evans, CFA
Senior AVP, Strategy & Investor Relations
CWB Group
Phone: (780) 969-8337
Email: matt.evans@cwbank.com
