Fiera Capital Acquires Leading Closed-End Fund Manager; Further Expands Retail Distribution Capabilities

MONTREAL and TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Fiera Capital Corporation ("Fiera Capital" or the "Firm") (TSX: FSZ), a leading independent Canadian investment firm, announced today that it acquired Propel Capital Corporation ("Propel") for a total consideration of up to $12 million. Propel is a prominent Toronto-based investment firm which develops, manages and distributes investment solutions to Canadians with a focus on closed-end funds.

"Strategically, this acquisition, which will be accretive to earnings, directly contributes to Fiera Capital's near-term growth and leadership objectives," said Jean-Guy Desjardins, Chairman and CEO of Fiera Capital. "Propel has an excellent track record raising assets over a short period of time, and also benefits from a very strong network. With the Propel team on board, Fiera Capital is further enhancing its expertise, offering and distribution capabilities in the Canadian retail investor space."

As a result of the transaction, Propel's operations will be fully integrated into Fiera Capital's retail segment over the coming months, and Raj Lala, founder and current President and CEO of Propel, will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Retail Markets for Fiera Capital.

"The Propel team is excited to join Fiera Capital, with whom we share a similar investment and client-focused approach. This will make it possible for us to continue to serve our existing clients while also creating new, innovative investment products, and working with advisors across Canada to implement additional closed-end funds," added Raj Lala.

About Propel Capital Corporation

Propel develops, manages and distributes innovative investment solutions for Canadians through various TSX-listed closed-end funds. www.propelcapital.ca

About Fiera Capital Corporation

Fiera Capital Corporation is a leading publicly traded, independent investment firm, with more than $82 billion in assets under management. 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 Canadian and foreign equity and fixed income management as well as depth and expertise in asset allocation and non-traditional investments. www.fieracapital.com

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

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SOURCE: Fiera Capital Corporation

Mélanie Tardif, CPA, CMA
Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Fiera Capital Corporation
514-954-6456
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