Mr. Mark Noble reports

GUARDIAN CAPITAL ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY 2026 CASH DISTRIBUTIONS FOR GUARDIAN CAPITAL ETFS

Guardian Capital LP (the manager) has declared regular cash distributions for the period ending Feb. 28, 2026, in respect of the ETF (exchange-traded fund) series of the Guardian Capital funds listed in the attached table. In each case, the distribution will be paid on Feb. 27, 2026, to unitholders of record on Feb. 23, 2026. The ex dividend date in each case is anticipated to be Feb. 23, 2026.

About Guardian Capital LP

Guardian Capital LP is the manager and portfolio manager of the Guardian Capital Funds and Guardian Capital ETFs, with capabilities that span a range of asset classes, geographic regions and specialty mandates. Additionally, Guardian Capital LP manages portfolios for institutional clients such as defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, insurance companies, foundations, endowments, and investment funds. Guardian Capital LP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Capital Group and the successor to its original investment management business, which was founded in 1962.

About Guardian Capital Group Ltd.

Guardian Capital Group is a global investment management company servicing institutional, retail and private clients through its subsidiaries. As of Sept. 30, 2025, Guardian had $166.6-billion of total client assets while managing a proprietary investment portfolio with a fair market value of $1.3-billion. Founded in 1962, Guardian's reputation for steady growth, long-term relationships and its core values of authenticity, integrity, stability and trustworthiness have been key to its success over six decades. Its common and Class A shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange as GCG and GCG.A, respectively.

We seek Safe Harbor.