Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer of iA Financial Group, to speak at the Scotiabank Financials Summit. QUEBEC CITY-(BUSINESS WIRE)-iA Financial Group (iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG)) announces the participation of Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer, in a fireside chat moderated by Mike Rizvanovic as part of the Scotiabank Financials Summit on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:40 am (ET). A live and recorded webcast will be available at: https://onlinexperiences.com/Launch/Event/ShowKey=297714 and in the Investor Relations section of the iA Financial Group website, under Events and Presentations. A general presentation of iA Financial Group for investors is available on the company's website in the About Us section, and documents relating to the most recent financial results are also available in the Investor Relations section, under Financial Reports. About iA Financial Group iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares). iA Financial Group is a business name and trademark of iA Financial Corporation Inc. Contacts. Information: Investor Relations Caroline Drouin Office phone: 418-684-5000, ext. 103281 Email: [email protected] Public Affairs Chantal Corbeil Office phone: 514-247-0465 Email: [email protected] More News From iA Financial Corporation Inc. TORONTO-( BUSINESS WIRE )-iA Dealer Services, a business unit of iA Financial Group, announced today a new partnership with VinFast Canada, marking the company's first collaboration with a pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer and an important milestone in the evolution of its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) portfolio. While this is iA Dealer Services' first OEM partnership with a dedicated electric vehicle manufacturer, the company already provides protection products for electric vehi... QUEBEC CITY-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Further to the approval of the Autorité des marchés financiers (Québec), iA Financial Corporation Inc. (the "Company") announces that it has sent today to all registered holders of its 3.072% Subordinated Debentures due September 24, 2031 (the "Debentures") a formal notice and instructions for the redemption of the Debentures. The Company will redeem the Debentures as of September 24, 2026, upon payment of a redemption amount of $1,015.36 for each $1,000 principal... QUEBEC CITY-( BUSINESS WIRE )-The Board of Directors of iA Financial Corporation Inc. (TSX: IAG) announced today the payment of a quarterly dividend of $1.1000 per outstanding common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This dividend will be payable on September 15, 2026 to all common shareholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026. iA Financial Corporation Inc. reminds common shareholders who wish to enrol in iA Financial Corporation Inc.'s Dividend Reinvestment and Sh... iA Financial Corporation Inc. Headquarters: Quebec, Canada CEO: Denis Ricard Employees: 10500 Organization: PUB Release Versions Information: Investor Relations Caroline Drouin Office phone: 418-684-5000, ext. 103281 Email: [email protected] Public Affairs Chantal Corbeil Office phone: 514-247-0465 Email: [email protected]

IA Financial among Top 25 dividend stocks on dividend strength and valuation. By Joel Kornblau, Editor, Dividend Channel, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:48 AM ET IA Financial Corp Inc (IAG.CA) has been identified as a Top 25 dividend stock in the latest Canada Stock Channel "DividendRank" report. The ranking highlights a combination that typically matters in dividend analysis: established payout history, solid profitability metrics, and valuation measures that compare favorably within the report's coverage universe. For dividend-focused investors, that combination is notable because a high yield alone rarely tells the full story. A more durable income profile usually depends on the underlying business producing consistent earnings, maintaining capital flexibility, and supporting distributions through different operating environments. In that context, IA Financial's inclusion near the top of the screen draws attention not simply to its payout, but to the broader financial characteristics behind it. What drove the ranking. According to the report, IAG.CA scored well on both valuation and profitability measures, while also benefiting from a strong quarterly dividend record and favorable multi-year growth trends in key fundamental indicators. That framework is consistent with a value-oriented dividend approach, where the objective is not only to find companies that pay shareholders regularly, but also those with business performance that can sustain and potentially expand those payments over time. The report stated, "Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation. That's what we aim to find using our proprietary DividendRank formula, which ranks the coverage universe based upon our various criteria for both profitability and valuation, to generate a list of the top most 'interesting' stocks, meant for investors as a source of ideas that merit further research." Dividend profile and why it matters. IA Financial Corp Inc currently pays an annualized dividend of $4.4 per share in quarterly installments. Its most recent ex-dividend date was 08/14/2026. In practical terms, the annualized dividend indicates the current run rate of cash distributions based on the latest declared quarterly payment pattern. Dividend history remains a central part of evaluating any income-oriented stock. A long and stable payment record can signal several things: * management's willingness to return capital consistently; * business models capable of generating recurring cash flow and earnings; * balance-sheet discipline during periods of market volatility; and * capacity for dividend growth when operating performance improves. That said, dividend history is most informative when viewed alongside profitability, earnings quality, capital requirements, and payout sustainability. For financial companies in particular, dividend strength is often tied to underwriting discipline, investment portfolio performance, regulatory capital management, and the resilience of core operating segments. Why dividend history deserves attention. The chart below illustrates the company's long-term dividend history, a factor the report emphasized as especially important. Reviewing a company's past dividend history can help frame whether the current dividend level appears well established or more vulnerable to shifts in earnings and capital conditions. A useful way to interpret dividend history is to look for three distinct patterns: * Consistency: whether payments have been maintained without interruption. * Growth: whether the dividend has trended higher over multi-year periods. * Pace of increases: whether growth has been gradual and sustainable rather than overly aggressive. Those patterns often provide more insight than yield alone. A stock with a moderate but steadily rising dividend can, over time, compare favorably with a higher-yielding stock whose payout proves less durable. Bottom line. IAG.CA's placement in the Top 25 reflects more than headline dividend appeal. The ranking points to a broader mix of supportive fundamentals: profitability, valuation discipline, and a dividend record that has built over time. For anyone screening Canadian dividend stocks, that combination is often where the most credible long-term candidates begin to stand out. Looking for more ideas like this? Open The DividendRank Canada Top 25 to compare dividend stocks by yield, value, ranking, or sector context.

iA Financial reported stronger second-quarter results, with core earnings rising to CAD 330 million and core earnings per share increasing 5% to CAD 3.68. The company's trailing 12-month core return on equity reached 17.5%, meeting its 2026 target. Wealth management drove growth, with core earnings up 37% to CAD 155 million, supported by segregated-fund inflows, market gains and advisor recruitment. Net premiums, premium equivalents and deposits rose 25% year-over-year to CAD 6.3 billion. The company's US Dealer Services business remains a challenge, with core earnings falling to CAD 24 million. Management is implementing pricing and operational changes, expecting the division to contribute to growth in 2027–2028. iA Financial ended the quarter with a solvency ratio of 137% and CAD 1.1 billion available for deployment.