Dividend Growth Split Corp.

  • Closing Price (Mar 27, 2024)
    $6.12
  • NAV (Mar 21, 2024)
    $5.91
  • Distribution Rate(1) (Mar 27, 2024)
    19.61%
  • Management Fee
    0.6%
  • Unit NAV (Mar 21, 2024)
    $15.94
  • Total Assets (Feb 29, 2024)
    $686 Million

Why Invest?

  • Large-cap portfolio of primarily Canadian equities with high dividend growth rates and high current yields
  • Dividend growth reflects company’s ability to grow earnings and strong underlying business fundamentals
  • Dividend growth companies have historically outperformed the broad index
  • Attractive distributions on Class A and Preferred Shares1
  • Potential for capital appreciation for Class A shares due to leveraged exposure to Dividend Growth portfolio

Preferred Shares:

  • 5-year term, subject to extension for periods of up to five years, as determined by the board of directors
  • Quarterly cumulative preferred distributions (primarily eligible Canadian dividends)
  • Dividend resets at end-of-term extension, based on comparable market yields, without complicated reset formulas
  • Shareholder’s option to redeem at end-of-term, with no restrictions

Class A Shares:

  • Monthly distributions (primarily return of capital)(1)
  • Opportunity for capital appreciation
  • Shareholder’s option to redeem at end-of-term, with no restrictions
  • Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) available

FUND FACTS

  • Ticker (Class A Shares)
    DGS
  • CUSIP (Class A Shares)
    25537Y104
  • Outstanding (Class A Shares) (Mar 27, 2024)
    43,148,924
  • Ticker (Preferred Shares)
    DGS.PR.A
  • CUSIP (Preferred Shares)
    25537Y203
  • Outstanding (Preferred Shares) (Mar 27, 2024)
    43,148,924
  • Maturity Date(2)
    August 30, 2029
  • Inception Date (CAD Hedged)
    December 3, 2007
  • Manager/Portfolio Manager
    Brompton Funds Limited
  • Auditor
    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
  • Currency
    Hedged to CAD
  • Custodian
    CIBC Mellon Trust Company
  • Transfer Agent
    TSX Trust Company
  • Eligibility
    All registered and non-registered accounts
  • Quarterly Concurrent Retraction Date
    2nd last business day of February, May, August, November
  • Quarterly Retraction Notice Deadline
    10 business days prior to retraction date
  • Special Non-Concurrent Retraction Date
    September 27, 2024
  • Special Retraction Notice Deadline
    August 30, 2024

Manager/Portfolio Manager

Brompton Funds, a division of Brompton Group which was founded in 2000, is an experienced investment fund manager with income focused investment solutions including TSX traded closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds. Brompton’s Portfolio Management team specializes in Canadian and global equity investments and is a leading manager of covered call writing strategies in Canada.

Dividend Growth Split Corp.

Summary of Investment Portfolio as at February 29, 2024

Total Net Asset Value$672,371,000

Top 25 Holdings

% of Portfolio% of Net Asset Value
Brompton Global Dividend Growth ETF9.9%
Waste Connections Inc.5.2%
Restaurant Brands International Inc.5.0%
Thomson Reuters Corp.4.9%
Manulife Financial Corp.4.9%
Dollarama Inc.4.8%
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.4.7%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.4.7%
iA Financial Corporation Inc.4.2%
Loblaw Companies Ltd.4.1%
Royal Bank of Canada3.7%
Hydro One Ltd.3.6%
Stantec Inc.3.1%
Constellation Software Inc.3.0%
ARC Resources Ltd.2.8%
TMX Group Ltd.2.7%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.2.6%
National Bank of Canada2.6%
Bank of Montreal2.5%
Sun Life Financial Inc.2.4%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce2.4%
Toronto-Dominion Bank2.4%
Intact Financial Corp.2.4%
Cameco Corp.2.1%
Open Text Corp.1.8%
Total92.5%
Performance NAV History

Growth of $10,000(1)

Annual Compound Returns(2)

YTD 1-Year 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year Since Inception(3)
Dividend Growth Split Corp. - Class A 11.9% 26.4% 22.6% 15.9% 10.8% 9.5%
Dividend Growth Split Corp. - Preferred 0.9% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 5.5% 5.4%
Dividend Growth Split Corp. - Unit 4.6% 12.4% 11.4% 9.2% 7.4% 6.7%

Year-by-Year Returns

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Dividend Growth Split Corp. - Class A 15.7% (13.0%) 92.0% (20.1%) 70.5% (41.3%) 18.8% 47.6% (20.3%) 14.2% 50.2%
Dividend Growth Split Corp. - Preferred 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4% 5.4%
Dividend Growth Split Corp. - Unit 9.0% (1.4%) 29.7% (2.9%) 22.3% (13.2%) 10.7% 20.1% (6.2%) 9.4% 22.8%

Returns for Dividend Growth Split Corp. are unaudited.

This webpage is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy the securities referred to herein. The opinions contained in this report are solely those of Brompton Funds Limited (“BFL”) and are subject to change without notice. BFL makes every effort to ensure that the information has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, BFL assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect which arise from the use of this information. BFL is under no obligation to update the information contained herein. The information should not be regarded as a substitute for the exercise of your own judgment. Please read the prospectus before investing.

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Distributions

For the purposes of the Income Tax (Canada) and any similar provincial legislation, to the extent that distributions on either the Class A or Preferred shares are characterized as dividend payments, the Company designates any and all dividends paid on both its Class A and Preferred shares as “eligible dividends” unless the Company indicates otherwise.

The annual breakdown of distributions for tax purposes will be provided to shareholders annually in February. This information will also be posted on the website as soon as it is available.

DRIP Plan

Tax Allocation

The following information is applicable to holders who, for the purpose of the Income Tax Act (Canada), are resident in Canada and hold shares as capital property outside of an RRSP, RRIF, DPSP, RESP or TFSA. Shareholders should receive a T5 slip from their investment dealer providing this information.

T5 supplementary slips will indicate Capital Gains Dividends in Box 18 and Actual Amount of Eligible Dividends in Box 24. Dividend incomes is subject to the standard gross-up and federal dividend tax credit rules.

The return of capital component is a non-taxable amount that serves to reduce the adjusted cost base of the Fund units.

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Class A Share

Record Date Payment Date Capital Gains Eligible Dividend Foreign Non- Business Income Foreign Non- Business Income Tax Paid Other Income Return of Capital Total Distribution
Mar 28, 2024 Apr 12, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000
Feb 29, 2024 Mar 14, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000
Jan 31, 2024 Feb 14, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000
Dec 29, 2023 Jan 15, 2024 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000
Apr 28, 2023 May 12, 2023 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Jan 31, 2023 Feb 14, 2023 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Dec 30, 2022 Jan 16, 2023 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Nov 30, 2022 Dec 14, 2022 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Sep 30, 2022 Oct 17, 2022 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Aug 31, 2022 Sep 15, 2022 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Jul 29, 2022 Aug 15, 2022 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
May 31, 2022 Jun 14, 2022 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.10000 0.10000
Total 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.80000 1.20000
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