Mawer Wins 8 at the 2013 Lipper Fund Awards

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 6, 2013) - Mawer Investment Management Ltd. was recognized once again at last night's 2013 Lipper Fund Awards. Mawer took home the Best Equity Funds Group Award in addition to winning another seven individual fund awards:

• Mawer International Equity Fund, 3yr, 5yr, 10yr
• Mawer Canadian Equity Fund, 5yr, 10yr
• Mawer Tax Effective Balanced Fund, 5yr
• Mawer Global Small Cap Fund, 5yr

The Lipper Fund Awards recognize funds that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. The awards take place in 23 countries within Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Americas.

"We are extremely pleased to be recognized at the Lipper Fund Awards for the seventh consecutive year," said Jim Hall, Chief Investment Officer for Mawer. "Our award for Best Equity Funds Group, as well as our individual fund awards, speaks to Mawer's commitment to deliver long-term performance excellence and is a validation that our systematic and resilient investment approach works globally."

About Mawer Investment Management Ltd:

Mawer Investment Management is an independent investment counseling firm that has been managing portfolios for not-for-profit organizations, pensions and individuals for 39 years. The Firm manages in excess of $14 billion across all major asset classes.