(Kingston, ON – May 2, 2019) – The Board of Directors of The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) (TSX: EML.PR.A) today declared the following cash dividends:
|
Class |
Record Date |
Payable Date |
Amount of Dividend |
|
Common Shares |
May 17, 2019 |
June 11, 2019 |
$17.4408 |
|
Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 1 |
June 17, 2019 |
July 17, 2019 |
$0.359375 |
|
Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 3 |
June 17, 2019 |
July 17, 2019 |
$0.30625 |
Empire Life advises that the above referenced dividends are eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, Canada and any similar provincial tax legislation.
About Empire Life
Established in 1923 and a subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited, Empire Life provides individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products to Canadians. The company’s mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for Canadians to get the investment, insurance and group benefits coverage they need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security. As of March 31, 2019 Empire Life had total assets under management of $17.6 billion. Follow Empire Life on Twitter @EmpireLife or visit www.empire.ca for more information.
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Contact: Julie Tompkins
Vice-President, Corporate Services & Chief Communications Officer
613 548-1890, ext. 3301 julie.tompkins@empire.ca
www.empire.ca