Empire Life announces dividends


KINGSTON, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) (TSX:EML.PR.A) today declared the following cash dividends:

ClassRecord DatePayable DateAmount of Dividend
    
Common SharesMarch 12, 2018April 3, 2018$10.151501
     
Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 1 (TSX:EML.PR.A)March 19, 2018April 17, 2018$0.359375
     
Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 3 March 19, 2018April 17, 2018$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. Our 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 December 31, 2017 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.

Contact:         
Laurie Swinton
Director, Communication Services
613 548-1890, ext. 3374        
laurie.swinton@empire.ca
www.empire.ca