Brompton Lifeco Split Corp. Suspends Class A Distribution


TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 21, 2011) - In accordance with its articles of incorporation and the Class A Share Provisions, the regular, non-cumulative, monthly distribution for the month of March will not be paid on the class A shares of Brompton Lifeco Split Corp (TSX:LCS). The net asset value per unit as at March 17, 2011 was $14.54. Under the articles of incorporation, no cash distribution may be paid on the class A shares, if after payment of the distribution by the Fund, the net asset value per unit (consisting of one class A share and one preferred share) would be less than $15.00. The Fund will re-evaluate the payment of class A share distributions in each subsequent month with the expectation that normal monthly distributions will resume and a press release will be issued if the net asset value per unit meets this requirement.

In accordance with the Preferred Share Provisions, regular quarterly preferred share dividends will continue to be paid.

For further information, please contact your financial advisor, call our investor relations line at 416-642-9051 (toll-free at 1-866-642-6001) or visit our website at www.bromptonfunds.com.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment funds. Please read the Fund's publicly filed documents which are available from SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Investment funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to matters disclosed in this press release and to other matters identified in public filings relating to the Fund, to the future outlook of the Fund and anticipated events or results and may include statements regarding the future financial performance of the Fund. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information.

Contact Information: Brompton Funds Management Limited
Chris Cullen
Senior Vice President
(416) 642-9064