Element Announces Results of Conversion Rights of Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series E

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Further to Element Fleet Management Corp.'s ("Element" or the "Corporation") (TSX: EFN, EFN.PR.E) press releases dated August 27, 2019 and September 3, 2019, Element announced today that none of its outstanding Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series E (the "Series E shares") will be converted into Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series F (the "Series F shares") on September 30, 2019.

During the conversion notice period, which commenced on September 3, 2019 and ended at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on September 16, 2019, 90,430 Series E shares were tendered for conversion into Series F shares. In accordance with Section 8.03(a)(iii) of the rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions attaching to the Series E shares, as provided in the Corporation's restated articles of incorporation dated October 4, 2016, since there would be outstanding on September 30, 2019 less than 500,000 Series F shares, after having taken into account all Series E shares tendered for conversion into Series F shares, holders of Series E shares who elected to tender their shares for conversion will not have their Series E shares converted into Series F shares on September 30, 2019.

As a result, no Series F shares will be issued in connection with the current conversion privilege.

About Element Fleet Management

Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX: EFN) is a leading global fleet management company, providing world-class services and financing for commercial vehicle fleets. The Corporation enjoys scale and leadership in key markets, a top-tier client base, strong cash flow and ready access to capital, and an investment-grade balance sheet. Element's suite of services spans the total fleet lifecycle ? from acquisition and financing to program management and remarketing ? helping clients optimize performance and improve productivity. For more information, visit www.elementfleet.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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