Fidelity Investments Canada announces voting results for fund mergers and terminations

TORONTO, July 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Further to the announcement from Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity) on May 15, 2024, regarding proposed fund mergers and terminations, Fidelity is announcing the results from its securityholder meetings, held virtually on July 24, 2024.

Report of Voting Results – Proposed Mergers

Discontinuing Funds	Continuing Funds	Event	Vote Result
Fidelity American Equity Systematic Currency Hedged Fund	Fidelity American Equity Fund	Tax-deferred	Approved
Fidelity Small Cap America Systematic Currency Hedged Fund	Fidelity Small Cap America Fund	Tax-deferred	Approved
Fidelity U.S. Dividend Systematic Currency Hedged Fund	Fidelity U.S. Dividend Fund	Tax-deferred	Approved
Fidelity U.S. Focused Stock Systematic Currency Hedged Fund	Fidelity U.S. Focused Stock Fund	Tax-deferred	Approved
Fidelity Women's Leadership Systematic Currency Hedged Fund	Fidelity Women's Leadership Fund	Tax-deferred	Approved
Fidelity Tactical Strategies Fund	Fidelity Global Balanced Portfolio	Tax-deferred	Approved

Pursuant to these approvals, on or around September 6, 2024 ("the Effective Date"), securityholders in the discontinuing funds will automatically cease to hold these securities and will become securityholders in the respective continuing funds, as applicable. Investors in these funds will be able to voluntarily switch into other Fidelity funds or redeem their securities prior to the Effective Date. Investors should note that there may be tax implications if they choose to voluntarily switch into another Fidelity mutual fund.

Report of Voting Results - Terminations

Terminating Class Fund	Vote Result
Fidelity U.S. Growth Opportunities Systematic Currency Hedged Class	Approved

Investors in Fidelity U.S. Growth Opportunities Systematic Currency Hedged Class will be able to voluntarily switch into other Fidelity mutual funds or redeem their securities prior to the Effective Date.  Investors should note that there may be tax implications if they choose to voluntarily switch into another Fidelity mutual fund.

About Fidelity

At Fidelity Investments Canada, our mission is to build a better future for our clients. Our diversified business serves financial advisors, wealth management firms, employers, institutions and individuals. As the marketplace evolves, we are constantly innovating and offering our clients choice of investment and wealth management products, services and technological solutions all backed by the global strength and scale of Fidelity. With assets under management of $255 billion (as at July 24, 2024), Fidelity Investments Canada is privately held and committed to helping our diverse clients meet their goals over the long term. Fidelity funds are available through financial advisors and online trading platforms.

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SOURCE Fidelity Investments Canada ULC

For more information, please contact: Chris Pepper, Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, T: [phone], M: [phone], E: [email protected]