Desjardins announces estimated December 2024 cash distributions for Desjardins ETFs

MONTREAL, Dec. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Desjardins Investments Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces today the estimated December 2024 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 31, 2024 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on January 8, 2025.

DI expects to issue a press release on or about December 31, 2024 to provide the final cash distributions for all ETFs. The cash distribution per unit may vary between December 23, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

Here is a list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for December 2024 as well as the estimated distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Estimated annual distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.05858
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.05242
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.09092
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.05363
Desjardins Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCBC	0.06765
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.13069
Desjardins Equity Index ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Equity Index ETF	DMEC	0.13779
Desjardins American Equity Index ETF	DMEU	0.04634
Desjardins International Equity Index ETF	DMEI	0.08020
Desjardins Multifactor  Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFC	0.15000
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFU	-
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFD	0.08064
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFE	0.15000
Desjardins  Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMC	0.15000
Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMU	0.07124
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMD	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRME	0.06929
Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	-
Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRCU	0.08653
Desjardins SocieTerra ETF
Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF	DSAE	0.01977
Desjardins Alternative ETFs
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	0.01663
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DANC.U	-
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units	DAMG	0.15000
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DAMG.U	0.10535^1

¹ Denominated in U.S. dollar.

To obtain additional information about the Desjardins ETFs, visit the manager's website at www.desjardinsETF.com.

Desjardins ETFs Distribution Reinvestment Plan

DI has adopted a distribution reinvestment plan (the "Reinvestment Plan") that came into effect on November 28, 2024 for all Desjardins ETFs that pay cash distributions on a monthly or quarterly basis and are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). For more information about the Desjardins ETFs Reinvestment Plan or a copy of the Plan, visit the manager's website at https://www.fondsdesjardins.com/etf/index.jsp or contact your broker.

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the sixth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $464.7 billion as at September 30, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

About Desjardins Investments Inc.

Desjardins Investments Inc., manager of the Desjardins Funds, is one of Canada's largest mutual fund manufacturers, with C$44.6 billion in assets under management as at September 30, 2024. DI offers a broad range of investment funds to Canadian investors and stands out in the industry, among others, through its world-renowned portfolio managers representing more than 20 asset management companies around the world. In addition, DI is one of the most committed actors in promoting and advancing responsible investment 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 expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Investment Inc. is the manager of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

SOURCE Desjardins Group

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