Empire Life Announces Common Share Dividend

KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 20, 2013) - The Empire Life Insurance Company (Empire Life) today announced a common share dividend of $24.4652 per share.

On August 1, 2013, the Board of Directors of Empire Life declared the payment of an annual cash dividend on Empire Life issued and outstanding common shares, for $24.4652 per share, payable August 21, 2013 to shareholders of record August 1, 2013.

Empire Life advises that the above referenced dividend is an eligible dividend for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, Canada and any similar provincial tax legislation.

About Empire Life

A subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited and in business since 1923, Empire Life helps Canadians build wealth and protect their financial security with competitive individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products. The company's vision is to be the leading, independently owned, Canadian financial services company committed to simplicity, being easy to do business with and having a personal touch.

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