TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX: CF, CF.PR.A, CF.PR.C) (the "Company") announced today its intention to redeem all of its outstanding Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series A of the Company (the "Series A Preferred Shares") on October 1, 2026 ("Redemption Date") by payment in cash at a redemption price equal to $25.00 per share ("Redemption Price"), for an aggregate amount payable to holders of $113.5 million (less any tax required to be deducted or withheld).
Formal notice will be delivered to the sole registered holder of the Series A Preferred Shares in accordance with the terms of the Series A Preferred Shares contained in the Company's articles. Non-registered holders of the Series A Preferred Shares should contact their broker or other intermediary for information regarding the redemption process for the Series A Preferred Shares in which they hold a beneficial interest. The Company's transfer agent for the Series A Preferred Shares is Computershare Investor Services Inc. ("Computershare"). Questions regarding the redemption process may be directed to Computershare at 1-800-564-6253 or by email to corporateactions@computershare.com.
As previously announced on August 6, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25175 per Series A Preferred Share payable on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 18, 2026. This dividend will be paid in the usual manner and will be the final dividend paid on the Series A Preferred Shares.
After the Series A Preferred Shares are redeemed, holders of Series A Preferred Shares will not be entitled to exercise any rights as holders other than to receive the Redemption Price and the Series A Preferred Shares will be delisted from and no longer trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC.
Through its principal subsidiaries, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is a leading independent, full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. Since its establishment in 1950, the Company has been driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting client relationships. We achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional and corporate clients through comprehensive investment solutions, brokerage services and investment banking services. The Company has wealth management offices located in Canada, the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Australia. The Company's international capital markets division operates in North America, UK & Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is publicly traded under the symbol CF on the TSX.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Investor and media relations inquiries:
Christina Marinoff
SVP, Head of Investor Relations &
Global Corporate Communications
Phone: 416-687-5507, Email: cmarinoff@cgf.com
www.cgf.com/investor-relations
SOURCE Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
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