Fiera Capital Corporation announces the First Offering of Class A shares, Series 2013 of The Fiera Capital QSSP II Investment Fund Inc.

MONTREAL, March 13, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Fiera Capital Corporation, manager of The Fiera Capital QSSP II Investment Fund Inc. (the ''Fund''), announces its first offering of Class A shares, Series 2013 of the Fund.

The first offering will begin on Tuesday March 26, 2013 and is expected to end on April 2^nd, 2013. The Fund may close its offering to new subscriptions before April 2^nd, 2013, the scheduled closing date in case of high investor demand.

An excellent opportunity for investors that also allows them to encourage Quebec businesses

The Fund seeks to combine the benefits of diversification and professional management with a structure that will capitalize on all the advantages of the Quebec Stock Savings Plan II (the ''QSSP II'').

This Fund's investment objectives are to provide medium and long-term capital appreciation and to entitle subscribers of Class A Shares, Series 2013 of the Fund to claim a deduction under the QSSP II for Quebec income tax purposes for the 2013 tax year. The Fund will therefore invest the proceeds of its offering of Class A Shares, Series 2013 primarily in Quebec-based companies whose securities qualify for the QSSP II.

To purchase Class A shares, Series 2013 of The Fiera Capital QSSP II Investment Fund Inc., one may contact National Bank Securities Advisory Service at 514-871-2082 or at 1-888-270-3941 (toll free); National Bank Financial at 514-879-2222 or at 1-800-361-8838 (toll free); National Bank Direct Brokerage at 514-866-6755 or at 1-800-363-3511 (toll free); or most investment advisors or mutual fund sales representatives licensed in Quebec. A minimum initial investment of $2,000 per subscriber is required.

Legal notes

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus of the Fund before investing. The Fund's securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. The Fund is not guaranteed; its value changes frequently and past performance may not be repeated. No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about the securities of this Fund.

About Fiera Capital Corporation

Fiera Capital Corporation ("Fiera") is a leading publicly traded, independent investment firm. The Firm is one of only a handful of full service, multi-product investment firms in Canada, offering clients a proven top tier track record in equity and fixed income management as well as depth and expertise in asset allocation and alternative investments. www.fieracapital.com

Additional information relating to Fiera, including Fiera's annual information form, is on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward looking statements, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Fund or Fiera as the manager. The forward looking statements are not historical facts but reflect the Fund's current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including ,but  not limited to, market and general economic conditions, the nature of the financial services industry, and the risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Fund's interim and annual consolidated financial statements and management report of fund performance, simplified prospectus and annual information form filed on www.sedar.com. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document, and neither the Fund or Fiera  assumes any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

SOURCE: FIERA CAPITAL CORPORATION

Alexandre Viau, MBA, FSCI, GPC
Executive Vice President
Strategic Investment Partnerships
Tel. : [phone]