An anonymous director reports

CIBC ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. ANNOUNCES FUND TERMINATIONS

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's CIBC Asset Management Inc. intends to terminate the Renaissance Real Return Bond Fund and the CIBC Ultra Short-Term Income Private Pool on or about Aug. 16, 2024.

Effective immediately, units of the funds are no longer available for new purchases, including additional purchases by existing unitholders and through preauthorized chequing plans.

Unitholders will have the right to redeem or switch their investments in the funds up to the close of business on the termination date. Unitholders will not be required to pay any short-term trading fees, switch fees or other fees associated with the termination of the funds.

In accordance with securities legislation, notice of the terminations will be sent to unitholders of the funds no less than 60 days prior to the termination date.

CAM encourages all unitholders to consult with their advisers to discuss the financial and tax implications of the terminations and to determine the solution that best suits their investment needs and personal situation.

About Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across personal and business banking, commercial banking and wealth management, and capital markets and direct financial services businesses, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world.

About CIBC Asset Management Inc.

CIBC Asset Management, the asset management subsidiary of CIBC, provides a range of high-quality investment management services and solutions to retail and institutional investors. CAM's offerings include: a comprehensive platform of mutual funds, strategic managed portfolio solutions, discretionary investment management services for high-net-worth individuals and institutional portfolio management. CAM is one of Canada's largest asset management firms, with over $170-billion in assets under administration as of January, 2024.