MONTREAL, June 20, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) ("Fiera Capital" or the "Firm") announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its stake in Fiera Quantum Limited Partnership ("FQLP") to Metric Asset Management Limited ("Metric"), a holding company controlled by Jason Marks, the executive chairman of Fiera Quantum Limited Partnership.
The transaction is expected to close on or around July 18, 2016. FQLP is currently jointly owned by Metric and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Firm.
About Fiera Capital Corporation
Fiera Capital Corporation is a leading North American independent asset management firm listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Firm offers a wide range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, including depth and expertise in asset allocation. At March 31, 2016, Fiera Capital had approximately CAD$98 billion in assets under management. The Firm delivers distinctive investment management capabilities to institutional, private wealth and retail clients in Canada. In the U.S., asset management services are provided by its U.S. affiliates, Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC and Fiera Capital Inc. which are investment advisers registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. www.fieracapital.com
Additional information relating to the Firm, including the Firm's annual information form, is on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
About Fiera Quantum Limited Partnership
FQLP is a Toronto-based asset management firm that strictly adheres to its proprietary strategies, systems and technologies, which are designed to deliver steady growth and manage volatility. While the processes to generate FQLP's consistent performance are complex, the benefits are simple: preservation of capital, low volatility, and absolute, risk-adjusted returns over the long term. FQLP manages portfolios for institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through investment funds and selected separately managed accounts.
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SOURCE Fiera Capital Corporation
Daniel Richard, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Fiera Capital Corporation, 514-954-6456, [email protected]
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