Guardian Capital Group Limited Provides Shareholders with Update Regarding the Delivery of its Special Meeting Materials in Light of Canada Post National Labour Strike

Executive Summary

• Guardian Capital Group Limited provides an update on the delivery of the management information circular and related materials for the special shareholders’ meeting to approve its proposed arrangement with Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.
• The transaction will see Desjardins acquire all Guardian Shares (except rollover‑eligible shares) at C$68.00 per share in cash, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory/court approvals.
• Due to the Canada Post national labour strike, the company is urging shareholders to vote electronically or by telephone and outlines detailed voting instructions and timelines.

Key Details

• Transaction Overview: Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc., an affiliate of Desjardins Group, will acquire all issued and outstanding Guardian Common and Class A shares (excluding rollover‑eligible shares) for C$68.00 per share in cash.
• Special Meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Toronto time, located at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, Toronto.
• Record Date: Shareholders of record as of close of business on September 15, 2025 are entitled to vote.
• Voting Deadline: Proxy voting deadline is 11:00 a.m. Toronto time on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
• Materials Delivery:
• Circular and related materials posted on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and Guardian’s website (www.guardiancapital.com).
• Physical copies couriered to Canadian shareholders where possible; electronic delivery used for those who consented.
• Voting Methods (due to strike):
• Registered Shareholders: Online at www.investorvote.com (enter 15‑digit control number) or telephone 1‑866‑732‑8683 (North America toll‑free) / 312‑588‑4290 (outside North America).
• Non‑registered (beneficial) Shareholders: Online at www.proxyvote.com (enter 16‑digit control number) or telephone 1‑800‑474‑7493 (English) / 1‑800‑474‑7501 (French).
• Control Numbers: Registered shareholders obtain numbers from Computershare; non‑registered shareholders contact their broker/intermediary.
• Assistance: Laurel Hill Advisory Group provides voting assistance via telephone (1‑877‑452‑7184 North America, 1‑416‑304‑0211 International) and email [email protected].
• Letter of Transmittal: Physical certificate holders encouraged to return completed letters of transmittal to Computershare by hand or courier promptly.
• Broadridge QuickVote™: Utilized to facilitate voting for non‑objecting beneficial owners contacted by Laurel Hill Advisory Group.

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