Brompton Announces the Launch of Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF

TORONTO, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: SPLT) Brompton Funds Limited (the "Manager") is pleased to announce that Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Share ETF ("SPLT") will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") today. A final prospectus dated June 2, 2023 has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each province and territory in Canada.

The investment objectives of SPLT are to provide unitholders with: (a) monthly distributions and (b) the opportunity for capital preservation, primarily through a portfolio of preferred shares of split share corporations. SPLT will seek to achieve its investment objectives by investing an actively managed portfolio of preferred shares offered by Canadian split share corporations listed on a Canadian exchange. SPLT may also invest in preferred shares of other issuers, exchange-traded funds, other investment funds, equities or income-generating securities, and securities that are convertible into any of the above noted securities provided such investments are consistent with the investment objectives.

The Manager is pleased to announce distributions in the amount of Cdn$0.05208 per unit for the following record date:

The current monthly distribution represents a 6.25% annualized distribution rate based on the initial issue price of $10.00.

The Manager has assigned SPLT a risk rating of "low". For further details, please refer to SPLT's ETF Facts document available on www.sedar.com or on SPLT's home page at www.bromptongroup.com.

About Brompton Funds
Founded in 2000, Brompton is an experienced investment fund manager with income focused investment solutions including TSX traded closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. For further information, please contact your investment advisor, call Brompton's investor relations line at 416-642-6000 (toll-free at 1-866-642-6001), email [email protected] or visit our website at www.bromptongroup.com.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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