Mackenzie Investments to launch absolute return alternative mutual fund for investors

On May 23, we will launch the Mackenzie Multi-Strategy Absolute Return Fund, an innovative solution that seeks a positive total return over a market cycle and offers the potential for a lower volatility experience by using a modern, multi-strategy approach.

Retail investors will now be able to access an alternative fund with an absolute return mandate offered under a simplified prospectus to complement their traditional portfolios. Pursuant to exemptive relief granted by the Canadian Securities Administrators, the fund can use alternative strategies not currently permitted in NI 81-102 products. The exemption includes a requirement for dealers to sign a Dealer Agreement to be eligible to trade or sell the fund.

As this fund will only be available for sale through the IIROC distribution channel, any transfers or dealer rep changes will be restricted to IIROC dealers that have also signed the agreement.

Please see attached document for details on the fund launch.

For further information please contact your Dealer Relations Account Manager directly. Alternatively, call us at 1-800-268-7119 or send an email to drelations@mackenzieinvestments.com.

Thank you for your continued support of Mackenzie Investments.

The Dealer Relations Team