KINGSTON, Ontario, Feb. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) (TSX: EML.PR.A) today declared the following cash dividends:
| Class | Record Date | Payable Date | Amount of Dividend | |
| Common Shares | March 14, 2019 | April 4, 2019 | $17.4408 | |
| Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 1 | March 18, 2019 | April 17, 2019 | $0.359375 | |
| Non-Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 3 | March 18, 2019 | April 17, 2019 | $0.30625 | |
Empire Life advises that the above referenced dividends are eligible dividends for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, Canada and any similar provincial tax legislation.
About Empire Life
Established in 1923 and a subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited, Empire Life provides individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products to Canadians. The company’s mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for Canadians to get the investment, insurance and group benefits coverage they need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security. As of December 31, 2018 Empire Life had total assets under management of $16.4 billion. Follow Empire Life on Twitter @EmpireLife or visit www.empire.ca for more information.
| Contact: | Julie Tompkins |
| Vice-President, Corporate Services & Chief Communications Officer | |
| 613 548-1890, ext. 3301 julie.tompkins@empire.ca | |
| www.empire.ca |