ROC Pref II Corp. Announcement

TORONTO , Dec. 29 /CNW/ - Connor, Clark & Lunn Capital Markets Inc. announces on behalf of ROC Pref II Corp. (the "Company") that the Company will be redeemed as scheduled on December 31, 2009 . Holders of the Company's Preferred Shares are expected to receive a redemption value of $25.00 per Preferred Share plus any residual value left in the Company. The redemption value will be reported after the close of trading on December 30, 2009 at www.cclcapitalmarkets.com and will be paid on December 31, 2009 .

The Preferred Shares of ROC Pref II Corp. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol RPA.PR.A. The last day of trading in the Company's Preferred Shares will be December 30, 2009 .

This document may make forward-looking statements and there are risks that actual results could differ materially from forecasts, projections or conclusions in the forward-looking statements. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in drawing the conclusions or making the forecasts or projections in the forward-looking statements and you may find additional information about such material factors and assumptions and the material factors that could cause actual results to so differ, in the prospectus for the Company and on an ongoing basis in the Company's management reports of fund performance. The above information should be considered as background information only and should not be construed as investment or financial advice. Further, it should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Investors should read the prospectus and continuous disclosure documents available at www.cclcapitalmarkets.com or www.sedar.com, which further describe the risks and fees and expenses associated with an investment in the preferred shares of ROC Pref II Corp. and should consult with professional advisors before making investments decisions.

For further information: on ROC Pref II Corp., please visit www.cclcapitalmarkets.com or contact: Darren Cabral, Vice-President, Connor, Clark & Lunn Capital Markets Inc., [phone] or 1-888-276-2258, [email protected]