Fiera Capital : closes joint venture transaction with Aquila Infrastructure Management

TRANSACTION STRENGTHENS FIERA CAPITAL'S ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OFFERING

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MONTREAL, July 25, 2016/CNW Telbec/ - Fiera Capital Corporation (TSX: FSZ) ('Fiera Capital' or the 'Firm'), a leading independent asset management firm, announced today that the firm has received all required third-party consents and finalized its previously announced joint venture transaction with Toronto-based Aquila Infrastructure Management ('Aquila'), a premiere manager of infrastructure investments thereby creating Fiera Infrastructure Inc. ('Fiera Infrastructure'). The newly-formed alternative investment company has invested and committed capital of approximately CAD$500 millionand benefits from a strong pipeline of investment opportunities as evidenced by Fiera Infrastructure's recent acquisition of a Public Private Partnership portfolio.

'Infrastructure as an asset class provides important diversification potential and stable returns for our clients' portfolios,' said Fiera Capital's Chairman and CEO Jean-Guy Desjardins. 'This transaction is in line with Fiera Capital's strategy of expanding its current service offering in alternative strategies. I am very proud to officially welcome Alina Osorioas President of Fiera Infrastructure along with her team of highly respected individuals.

This transaction brings Fiera Capital's current infrastructure asset portfolio to CAD$1.22 billionwhich includes Fiera Infrastructure's CAD$500 millionof invested and committed capital and CAD$720 millionof infrastructure debt (as at March 31, 2016).

About Fiera Capital Corporation

Fiera Capital Corporation is a leading North American independent asset management firm listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Firm offers a wide range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, including depth and expertise in asset allocation. As at June 30, 2016, Fiera Capital had over CAD$109 billion in assets under management. The Firm delivers distinctive investment management capabilities to institutional, private wealth and retail clients in Canada. In the U.S., asset management services are provided by its U.S. affiliates, Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC and Fiera Capital Inc. which are investment advisers registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'). Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. www.fieracapital.com

About Aquila Infrastructure Management

Aquila Infrastructure Management is a leading Canadian privately-held infrastructure management firm with approximately CAD$252 millionin assets under management. Aquila's investment professionals have extensive experience pursuing, investing, developing and owning infrastructure assets globally. Aquila takes an active role during the development, construction, financing, and management of infrastructure investments.

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