EnerVest Diversified Income Trust Announces Special Meeting of Unitholders

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - July 10, 2013) -

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EnerVest Diversified Income Trust ("EnerVest" or the "Fund") (TSX:EIT.UN) today announced that a special meeting of unitholders will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013 at 10:00 am (Calgary time) at The Conference Centre, First Canadian Centre, 350 - 7^th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta. The record date for the purpose of determining the unitholders entitled to receive notice and vote at the special meeting is the close of business on July 26, 2013.

The purpose of the special meeting is to consider and, if deemed appropriate, approve amendments to the Fund's distribution reinvestment plan, declaration of trust and management agreement.

A management information circular providing full details of the proposed amendments will be mailed to all unitholders of record as of July 26, 2013 on or about August 6, 2013. The management information circular will also be available on www.sedar.com and on the Canoe Financial website.

About the Fund

The Fund is one of Canada's largest, diversified closed-end investment funds and is listed on the TSX under the symbol EIT.UN. The Fund is actively managed and invests in a diversified portfolio of income-generating and capital growth-oriented securities listed primarily on the TSX. The Fund is designed to maximize distributions and net asset value for the benefit of its unitholders. The Fund is currently sub-advised by Bob Haber of Haber Trilix Advisors. On June 10, 2013, the Fund announced that on or by September 1, 2013, Mr. Robert Taylor, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Canoe Financial, will assume portfolio management responsibilities for the Fund from Haber Trilix Advisors. Mr. Taylor is an award-winning portfolio manager and was directly responsible for managing more than $4 billion in assets in his previous position as Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities at BMO Global Asset Management.

About Canoe Financial LP

Canoe Financial is the Portfolio Manager and Manager of the Fund. Canoe Financial is an investment management firm focused on building financial wealth for Canadians through investing in Canada. Its 'GO CANADA!' investment thesis reflects Canoe's strategic confidence in Canada as a place to invest. With continued global urbanization, increasing worldwide demand for resources, and Canada's sound fiscal structure, Canoe believes this country provides long-term growth potential for investors.

Canoe is one of Canada's fastest-growing mutual fund companies and as at June 30, 2013, manages approximately $1.7 billion in assets through its investment products. To learn more about Canoe Financial, visit www.canoefinancial.com.

Bob Haber is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Haber Trilix Advisors, LP, located in Boston, MA, U.S.A., who is a sub-advisor to Canoe Financial LP. Canoe is the registered Portfolio Manager and Manager of the Fund.

Forward Looking Statement: Certain statements included in this news release constitute forward looking statements which reflect Canoe Financial's current expectations regarding future results or events. Words such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "plan", "potential", "continue" and similar expressions have been used to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could cause actual results to materially differ

from expectations discussed in the forward looking statements including, but not limited to, changes in general economic and market conditions and other risk factors. Although the forward-looking statements are based on what Canoe Financial believes to be reasonable assumptions, we cannot assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the current date and we assume no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

This communication is not to be construed as a public offering to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Such an offer can only be made by way of a prospectus or other applicable offering document and should be read carefully before making any investment. This release is for information purposes only. Investors should consult their Investment Advisor for details and risk factors regarding specific strategies and various investment products.