An anonymous director reports

DESJARDINS ANNOUNCES ETF CHANGES APPROVED AT UNITHOLDER MEETINGS

Desjardins Investments Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has received unitholder approval at the special meetings of the unitholders held on Oct. 19, 2026, to amend the investment objectives and names of the following Desjardins ETFs:

• Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRCU);
• Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMC);
• Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMU);
• Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMD);
• Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRME);
• Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFC);
• Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFU);
• Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFD);
• Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor- Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFE).

The names of the Desjardins ETFs will change as described herein.

DI believes that the proposed changes will benefit unitholders by allowing Desjardins ETFs to achieve their investment objectives through the use of an improved portfolio construction process and a modernized responsible investment approach.

These changes will be implemented on or about Oct. 30, 2026:

• The names of the Desjardins ETFs will change as shown in the attached table.

The investment strategies will also be modified as further described in amendment No. 1 dated Aug. 18, 2026, to the prospectus of the Desjardins ETFs dated March 30, 2026.

For more information about Desjardins ETFs and the prospectus amendment, visit the fund manager's website.

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest co-operative financial group in Canada and the eighth-largest in the world, with assets of $543.5-billion as at June 30, 2026. Desjardins has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine and Mediacorp. It offers a full range of products and services through its extensive distribution network, its on-line platforms, and its subsidiaries across Canada. In addition to being ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.

About Desjardins Investments Inc.

As the manager of Desjardins Funds and Desjardins exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Desjardins Investments is one of the leading investment fund managers in Canada, with $64.0-billion in assets under management as at June 30, 2026. Desjardins Investments offers a broad range of investment funds to Canadians and stands out in the industry for its roster of world-class portfolio managers representing more than 20 portfolio management firms around the world. In addition, Desjardins Investments is actively engaged in promoting and encouraging responsible investing in Canada.

Desjardins exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, management fees and other fees may be associated with an investment in exchange-traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Investments is the manager of Desjardins exchange-traded funds. Desjardins exchange-traded funds are offered by registered dealers.