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Press Releases - 2006

December 18, 2006
AIC Announces Completion of Fund Mergers
Burlington, Ontario - AIC Limited today announced that four AIC funds were merged with four continuing funds. Read more»

December 15, 2006
AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp – Distribution, December 2006
Burlington, Ontario – (ADC/ADC.PR.A – TSX) – AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp. today announced that a quarterly cash distribution in the amount of $0.375 per Preferred Share of the Corporation will be paid on December 29, 2006 to preferred shareholders of record as of December 28, 2006. Read more»

December 15, 2006
AIC Limited and Copernican Capital Corp. announce special, monthly and quarterly distributions on TSX-listed funds
AIC Limited and Copernican Capital Corp. today jointly announced that they will pay tax efficient distributions to Unitholders in their respective closed-end funds on January 15, 2007. Read more»

December 6, 2006
DBRS Upgrades AIC Global Financial Split Corp. to Pfd-2 (high)
Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has today upgraded the Preferred Share ratings of AIC Global Financial Split Corp form Pfd-2 to Pfd-2 (high). The net asset value (NAV) has grown over 19% since inception to provide a current downside protection of 64.3%, compared with 54%, originally. Read more»

December 1, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp. announces rights offering
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX: ASC and ASC.PR.A), announced today that it is issuing rights (“Rights”) to subscribe for units (“Units”), each Unit consisting of one class A share of the Company (a “Class A Share”) and one preferred share of the Company (a “Preferred Share”), to holders of Class A Shares (“Class A Shareholders”) of record at the close of business on December 12, 2006 (the “Record Date”). Read more»

November 20, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, November 2006
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on December 12, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of November 30, 2006. Read more»

November 20, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, November 2006
Burlington, Ontario –International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on December 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of November 30, 2006. Read more»

November 20, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, November 2006
Burlington, Ontario – Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on December 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of November 30, 2006. Read more»

November 10, 2006
AIC Announces American Focused Plus Fund Merger
Burlington (Ontario) - AIC Limited today announced plans to merge AIC American Focused Plus Fund into AIC American Focused Fund, on or before December 15th, 2006, subject to regulatory approval. Upon completion, AIC will continue to offer investors the AIC American Focused Fund, along with its Corporate Class version. Read more»

November 6, 2006
Michael Lee-Chin to receive Hamilton Gallery of Distinction Award
HAMILTON, Ontario — Six outstanding citizens have made an indelible mark on our city through their leadership, dedication and talent. The Hamilton Gallery of Distinction will honour these leaders from our community on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Read more»

October 30, 2006
AIC announces changes to AIC Private Portfolio Counsel Pools
Burlington, Ontario – In an effort to respond to investors and advisors’ needs, AIC Limited today announced plans to reduce the minimum initial investment required to purchase AIC Private Portfolio Counsel (PPC) Pools and also announced changes to the equity weightings in AIC PPC Balanced Income Portfolio Pool and AIC PPC Balanced Growth Portfolio Pool, effective immediately. Read more»

October 19, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, October 2006
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on November 10, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of October 31, 2006. Read more»

October 19, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, October 2006
Burlington, Ontario – International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on November 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of October 31, 2006. Read more»

October 19, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, October 2006
Burlington, Ontario – Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on November 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of October 31, 2006. Read more»

October 18, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Notice of Intention to Commence Normal Course Issuer Bid
Burlington, Ontario – Global Banks Premium Income Trust (the “Trust”) (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) of the Trust’s notice of intention to commence a normal course issuer bid (the “NCIB”). Read more»

October 4, 2006
AIC Limited Announces the Appointment of Jonathan Wellum as Chief Executive Officer
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – AIC Limited today announced the appointment of Jonathan Wellum to Chief Executive Officer, assuming the position previously held by owner Michael Lee-Chin who will continue in his role as AIC Chairman. Read more»

September 22, 2006
AIC Announces Three Fund Mergers
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – In an effort to streamline its product offering and respond to client needs, AIC Limited today announced plans to merge three Funds, subject to securityholder and regulatory approval, on or about December 15, 2006. Read more»

September 19, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Class A and Preferred Share Distribution, September 2006
Burlington, Ontario – (ASC/ASC.PR.A – TSX) AIC Global Financial Split Corp. today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) and a quarterly cash distribution in the amount of $0.13125 per Preferred share (“Preferred”) of the Corporation will be paid on October 12, 2006 to Class A and Preferred shareholders of record as of September 29, 2006. Read more»

September 19, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, September 2006
Burlington, Ontario –International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on October 13, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of September 29, 2006. Read more»

September 19, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, September 2006
Burlington, Ontario – Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on October 13, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of September 29, 2006. Read more»

September 19, 2006
AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp – Distribution, September 2006
Burlington, Ontario – (ADC/ADC.PR.A – TSX) – AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp. today announced that a quarterly cash distribution in the amount of $0.375 per Preferred Share of the Corporation will be paid on September 29, 2006 to preferred shareholders of record as of September 28, 2006. Read more»

August 21, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, August 2006
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on September 13, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of August 31, 2006. Read more»

August 21, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, August 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on September 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of August 31, 2006. Read more»

August 21, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, August 2006
Burlington, Ontario – Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on September 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of August 31, 2006. Read more»

July 19, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, July 2006
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on August 11, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of July 31, 2006. Read more»

July 19, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, July 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on August 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of July 31, 2006. Read more»

July 19, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, July 2006
Burlington, Ontario – Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on August 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of July 31, 2006. Read more»

June 20, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, June 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on July 14, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of June 30, 2006. Read more»

June 20, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, June 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on July 14, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of June 30, 2006. Read more»

May 18, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, May 2006
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on June 12, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of May 31, 2006. Read more»

May 18, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, May 2006
Burlington, Ontario – International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on June 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of May 31, 2006. Read more»

May 18, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, May 2006
Burlington, Ontario –Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on June 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of May 31, 2006. Read more»

April 18, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, April 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on May 10, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of April 28, 2006. Read more»

April 18, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, April 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on May 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of April 28, 2006. Read more»

April 18, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, April 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on May 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of April 28, 2006. Read more»

April 3, 2006
AIC announces increases to dealer compensation and changes to redemption schedule
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - AIC Limited today announced increases in dealer compensation for purchases made by low load and deferred sales charge as well as changes to the low load redemption schedule for purchases of all AIC mutual funds made on or after April 17, 2006. Read more»

March 21, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Class A and Preferred Share Distribution, March 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - (ASC/ASC.PR.A – TSX) AIC Global Financial Split Corp. today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) and a quarterly cash distribution in the amount of $0.13125 per Preferred share (“Preferred”) of the Corporation will be paid on April 12, 2006 to Class A and Preferred shareholders of record as of March 31, 2006. Read more»

March 21, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, March 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on April 13, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of March 31, 2006. Read more»

March 21, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, March 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on April 13, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of March 31, 2006. Read more»

March 21, 2006
AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp – Distribution and Retraction, March 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - (ADC/ADC.PR.A – TSX) – AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp. today announced that a quarterly cash distribution in the amount of $0.375 per Preferred Share of the Corporation will be paid on March 31, 2006 to preferred shareholders of record as of March 30, 2006. Read more»

Feb. 27, 2006
AIC Investment Services announces 5 new Funds and business relationships with leading U.S. value managers
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - AIC Investment Services today announced the launch of five new funds within its AIC Private Portfolio Counsel Pools family, providing access to three highly regarded U.S.-based value investment managers – Ariel Capital Management LLC, Loomis Sayles & Company L.P. and Third Avenue Management LLC. Read more»

Feb. 16, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, February 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on March 10, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of February 28, 2006. Read more»

Feb. 16, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, February 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on March 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of February 28, 2006. Read more»

Feb. 16, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, February 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on March 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of February 28, 2006. Read more»

Feb. 16, 2006
AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp - Retractions, February 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - (ADC/ADC.PR.A – TSX) - AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp. today announced that 9,500 Capital Shares and 9,500 Preferred Shares, representing 1.07% of the issued and outstanding Capital Shares and Preferred Shares, respectively, were surrendered on February 14, 2006 for concurrent retraction under the regular monthly retraction privilege. Read more»

Jan. 19, 2006
AIC Global Financial Split Corp – Distribution, May 2006
Burlington, Ontario – AIC Global Financial Split Corp. (ASC-TSX) announced today that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.10 per Class A share (“Class A”) of the Corporation will be paid on February 10, 2006 to Class A shareholders of record as of January 31, 2006. Read more»

Jan. 19, 2006
International Financial Income and Growth Trust – Distribution, January 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - International Financial Income and Growth Trust (FIT.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on February 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of January 31, 2006. Read more»

Jan. 19, 2006
Global Banks Premium Income Trust – Distribution, January 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - Global Banks Premium Income Trust (GBP.UN - TSX) today announced that a monthly cash distribution in the amount of $0.05833 per Unit of the Trust will be paid on February 15, 2006 to Unitholders of record as of January 31, 2006. Read more»

Jan. 19, 2006
AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp - Retractions, January 2006
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - (ADC/ADC.PR.A – TSX) - AIC Diversified Canada Split Corp. today announced that 2,300 Capital Shares and 2,300 Preferred Shares, representing 0.26% of the issued and outstanding Capital Shares and Preferred Shares, respectively, were surrendered on January 17, 2006 for concurrent retraction under the regular monthly retraction privilege. Read more»

Jan. 9, 2006
AIC Captures Third Consecutive DALBAR Mutual Fund Service Award
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO - AIC Limited is pleased to announce that it has earned DALBAR's 2005 Mutual Fund Service Award, marking the third consecutive year in which AIC has been bestowed with this honour. Read more»

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AIC Limited, Burlington ON
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