Guardian Capital Group Limited Provides Shareholders with Update Regarding the Delivery of its Special Meeting Materials in Light of Canada Post National Labour Strike

Core Points - Guardian Capital Group Limited is updating shareholders regarding the upcoming special meeting to approve a plan of arrangement due to the ongoing Canada Post national labour strike [1][3][10] - If the arrangement is completed, Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. will acquire all issued and outstanding Guardian Shares for C$68.00 per share in cash [2] Meeting Materials - The ongoing strike may cause delays in the delivery of meeting materials to Canadian shareholders, who are encouraged to access them electronically [3][4] - Guardian has couriered copies of the materials to Canadian shareholders and sent them electronically to those who consented [4][5] Voting Process - Shareholders are urged to vote online or by telephone due to the time sensitivity of the situation [5][10] - Detailed instructions for voting online and by telephone are provided for both registered and non-registered shareholders [6][15] Special Meeting Details - The special meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Toronto time, with a proxy voting deadline of October 21, 2025 [10][11] - Shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, are entitled to vote at the meeting [10] Company Overview - As of June 30, 2025, Guardian Capital Group Limited had C$164.1 billion in total client assets and a proprietary investment portfolio valued at C$1.25 billion [13]