WATERLOO, ON, June 6, 2022
/CNW/ - Definity Financial Corporation ("Definity") (TSX: DFY)
today announced that S&P Dow Jones Canadian Index Services has
confirmed that Definity's common shares will be added to the
S&P/TSX Composite Index, the headline index and principal
benchmark for the Canadian equity markets.
"We are very pleased to be included in the S&P/TSX Composite
Index in our first year as a publicly traded company. This
inclusion has the potential to enhance market visibility and help
further broaden our investor base," said Rowan Saunders, President and CEO, Definity. "I
would like to take this opportunity to thank our investors for
their support of our strategy. I would also like to congratulate
all of our employees for helping us reach another important
milestone."
Definity's common shares will also be added to the S&P/TSX
Composite Dividend Index. All changes will be effective prior to
market open on Monday, June 20,
2022.
About Definity Financial
Corporation
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of
Canada's most long-standing and
innovative multi-channel, property and casualty insurance companies
and distributors, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance,
Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Definity had
over $3.3 billion in gross written
premiums for the 12 months ended March 31,
2022 and over $7.5 billion in
assets as at March 31,
2022.
Forward-looking
statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within
the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada, which reflects Definity's current
expectations regarding future events, including statements
concerning the inclusion of Definity securities in certain
investment indices. Forward-looking information is based on a
number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Definity's control. Results
could differ materially from those projected herein. Definity does
not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required under applicable
securities laws.
SOURCE Definity Financial Corporation