First Asset Canadian Energy Convertible Debenture Fund Announces Termination

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TORONTO, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - First Asset Canadian Energy Convertible Debenture Fund (the "Fund") announces that all of the issued and outstanding units the Fund (the "Units") will be redeemed by the Fund on or about August 27, 2018 (the "Termination Date").

On or about August 29, 2018, the Fund shall distribute to holders of the Units (the "Unitholders") as of the Termination Date their proportionate share of all property and assets of the Fund available for distribution through the final redemption of all outstanding Units of the Fund. Unitholders are not required to take any action in connection with the termination and final redemption.

Unitholders may continue to redeem or switch their Units in the normal course up to the close of business on the Termination Date. First Asset will waive any applicable redemption fees, sales charges or short-term trading fees for such transactions of Units.  First Asset encourages all Unitholders to consult with their financial advisors to understand the financial and tax implications associated with redeeming their Units and the termination of the Fund and to discuss their investment options.

The Fund is now closed to new purchases by new and existing investors.

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