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Desjardins announces estimated December 2023 cash distributions for Desjardins ETFs

December 20, 2023

Montreal, December 20, 2023 – Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces today the estimated December 2023 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 29, 2023 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on January 8, 2024.

DGAM expects to issue a press release on or about December 28, 2023 to provide the final cash distributions for all ETFs. The cash distribution per unit may vary between December 20, 2023 and December 28, 2023.

Here is a list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for December 2023 as well as the estimated distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Estimated annual distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.0540
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.0647
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.0589
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.0446

Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.0475

Desjardins Multifactor Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFC	0.1500
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFU	-
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFD	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFE	0.0516

Desjardins Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMC	0.1500
Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMU	0.1016
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMD	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRME	0.0547

Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	0.0757

Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRCU	0.0652

Desjardins SocieTerra ETF
Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF	DSAE	0.0136

Desjardins Alternative ETFs
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	-
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DANC.U	0.1122¹
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units	DAMG	0.1500
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DAMG.U	0.1468¹

¹Denominated in U.S. dollar.

To obtain additional information about the Desjardins ETFs, visit the manager’s website at www.desjardinsETF.com.

The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Furthermore, the Desjardins Alternative ETFs can invest in asset classes or use investment strategies that are not permitted for other types of mutual funds which may result in amplified gains and losses. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. is the manager and portfolio manager of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

For more information (media inquiries only):
Public relations, Desjardins Group
514-281-7000 or 1-866-866-7000, ext. 5553436
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