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2022
ANNUAL 
REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM OUR 

Chairman of the Board  
& Chief Executive Officer 

In 2022, we reaffirmed our unifying 
vision, and I have a profound 
conviction that we have the ability 
to achieve success beyond our 
ambitions in the years to come, as 
a result of the strong client-focused 
entrepreneurial culture that has 
defined our success to date.

The fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, was marked by 

challenging macro circumstances that confirmed the value of 

the strategic direction we adopted in 2021. Amid this volatile 

environment, we are following through on our plan to make 

Fiera Capital one of the most efficient allocators of capital in 

the investment management industry.   

Entrepreneurial values form the very essence of our success at 

Fiera Capital, and I am convinced that these values are what 

help us attract and keep the best investment professionals, 

which is key to our success in this industry. The years ahead 

will be challenging given the global economic and geopolitical 

imbalances we are experiencing, but I am confident we are well 

equipped to deal with any persisting uncertainties.  

Success factors are in place  
Our primary focus has always been and remains our clients. 

We continue to focus on delivering a track record of solid 

performance in managing a wide range of strategies in both 

Public Markets and Private Markets tailored to our clients’ needs.  

Last year was  a difficult one  in  global  markets  as we,  like 

the  rest of the  industry, were  challenged  by the outflows 

and volatility across our fixed income and equity strategies. 

However, the strong relative returns and our proven track 

record of long-term performance across our strategies give us 

confidence for when investors begin to reallocate towards Public 

Markets strategies.  

In contrast, our Private Markets platform continues to gain momentum among our clients who 

especially in the United States and Europe, for Private Markets solutions; and attract the 

are looking to improve the efficiency of their portfolio in the current market environment and 

best talent in the industry to help us deliver on our ambitions.  

beyond. It has rapidly become a differentiator for Fiera Capital, providing further diversification 

to our clients, and it remains our strongest avenue for growth. Our Private Markets group ended 

the year at CA$18.2 billion, resulting in year-over-year growth of 14%, with CA$3.3 billion in new 

mandates and CA$2.8 billion in deployed capital. We are skillfully positioning ourselves, further 

deploying capital and maximizing the commercial potential of our platform to accelerate growth.   

Supporting clients’ objectives  
Facing the need to innovate in the face of changing global market conditions and to support 

our institutional and high net worth clients in achieving their investment objectives, we further 

developed our solution-oriented client interaction model with a focus on sophisticated and 

diversified solutions capabilities, leveraging the strength of our platform and our team’s 

industry expertise.   

This strategic flexibility is allowing access to Private Markets to a larger number of investors 

and helping people grow their assets in innovative ways, providing an inflation hedge with 

little to no correlation to the financial markets.   

Trends for 2023  
Although 2023 has started on a positive note, we remain vigilant as we continue to navigate 

through a threatening macroeconomic environment. Notwithstanding this, our strategic 

priority of growing our Private Markets platform, together with the strong relative returns of 

Renewed leadership  
Lastly, at the beginning of 2023, the board of directors asked me to return as Chairman of the 

Board and Chief Executive Officer of Fiera Capital. In my functions as Chief Executive Officer, 

I am supported by a strong executive team and will continue to count on our committed and 

talented teams in all areas of the business.  

The board remains highly committed to our 2025 strategic plan, and I am very confident in 

our ability to execute our global vision and strategic plan, to become a more efficient allocator 

of capital, and to achieve our next phase of success and growth, while creating sustainable 

prosperity for our clients, employees, communities, and shareholders.   

To our team around the globe, thank you for your hard work and dedication. At the core are 

brilliant individuals, each of whom understand the power of remaining true to our purpose and 

of innovating together to generate results for our clients as we navigate these challenging times. 

It is often during these moments that the strength of a team comes through.   

I would also like to thank my executive team for their unparalleled support and continued focus, 

our clients for their trust, our board for their guidance, and our shareholders for their confidence.   

As we celebrate Fiera Capital’s 20-year anniversary this year, I look forward to the year ahead 

and beyond. 

our Public Markets investment strategies and the excellent positioning of our tactical asset 

Sincerely,  

allocation, position us well to weather any further market volatility in 2023.   

We will continue to focus on organic growth as we further develop and deliver highly 

performing solutions and outstanding performance for our clients; improve our distribution 

Jean-Guy Desjardins    

capacity and network in both existing and new markets, leveraging the strong appetite, 

Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 

Table of Contents

05

Who We Are

07

A World Class 

Investment Platform 

08

Financial 

Highlights 

12

Public Markets: 

Strengthening our 

Global Offering 

13

Private Markets: 

Differentiated Approach 

to Diversification 

18

22

28

Supporting the Transition 

A Culture Where 

Global Leadership 

to a Net Zero World 

Everyone Can Thrive 

Team  

31

32

Management’s 

Forward-Looking 

Discussion and Analysis 

Statements 

33

Important 

Disclosures 

& Consolidated Financial 

Statements 

30

Corporate 

Information 

29

Board of 

Directors 

34

Contact Us 

Who We Are

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Fiera Capital Corporation (“Fiera Capital”), founded in 2003, is a leading 
independent asset management firm with a growing global presence 
and approximately C$158.5 billion in assets under management as of 
December 31, 2022. 

The Company delivers customized and multi-asset solutions across public and private 
market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary and private wealth clients 
across North America, Europe and key markets in Asia.   

Fiera Capital’s depth of expertise, diversified investment platform and commitment to 
delivering outstanding service are core to our mission of being at the forefront of the 
investment management science to create innovative investment solutions and foster 
sustainable prosperity for all our stakeholders.  

As efficient allocators of capital, we:  

•  build optimized portfolios to deliver on client objectives  

•  offer innovative investment strategies  

•  contribute to socially responsible outcomes  

•  deliver value for our shareholders  

•  harness the intellectual capital of our diverse and inclusive team 

A Global Investment Firm  
Rooted in Quebec

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Montreal  

Toronto  

Calgary  

New York 

Boston 

Dayton 

London  

Frankfurt  

Hong Kong  

Singapore

Offices in  

10  cities  &  

6  countries 

850+ employees

230  investment experts

 
A World Class  
Investment Platform

With capital allocation efficiency as a focus, we 
are dedicated to serving the evolving needs of 
our institutional, financial intermediaries, and 
private wealth clients. 

In the face of changing global market conditions, we see 
active multi-asset management as the clear strategy to 
reach their objectives.  

Having strengthened our distribution capabilities worldwide, 
we have grown our ability to serve more clients in more 
places with a consistent level of service and excellence that 
Fiera Capital is known for. In 2022, Fiera Capital won mandates 
on all five continents, a testament to the global relevance of 
our platform for institutional and Private Wealth clients. 

Our team of distribution professionals are focused on gaining a 
thorough understanding of client ambitions and goals through 
sophisticated local interactions, and on building investment 
portfolios that are best positioned to achieve them. 

Firm AUM $158.5 billion

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Our Investment Platform: Public Markets

BALANCED AND MULTI-ASSET CLASS SOLUTIONS

ESG INTEGRATION

Equities

Fixed Income

Liquid Alternatives

Canadian Equity

Canadian Equity Small Cap

Global Equity

International Equity

U.S. Equity

Canadian Active

Canadian Credit

Core Plus

Infrastructure Debt

U.S. Municipal

U.S. Equity Small/Mid Cap

North American High Yield

Public Markets
AUM $140.3B

Emerging Markets

Frontier Markets

Systematic Solutions

Liability Driven Investing

Emerging and Frontier Markets Long/Short

Global Equity Market Neutral

Total

$75.3B1

$64.5B

 $0.5B

1  Includes $49.2B sub-advised by StonePine Asset Management Inc.

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BALANCED AND MULTI-ASSET CLASS SOLUTIONS

ESG INTEGRATION

Real Estate

Infrastructure

Agriculture

Private Equity

Private Credit

Global OECD,  
Mid-Market Core  
and Core-Plus

Canada/UK Core

Canada Small Cap 
Industrials

Canada/UK Value-Add

Canada/UK/Asia 
Development

Private Markets
AUM $18.2B1

Global Agriculture

Global Private Equity

Canadian Real Estate

North American 
Infrastructure

North American 
Corporate

North American/
European Opportunistic 
Credit

Asian Real Estate

Asia Special Situations/
Stressed

Asia High Yield

Diversified Credit

Total

$6.5B

$3.7B

 $1.9B

$0.6B

$5.5B

1  Includes $1.9 billion of committed, undeployed capital

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Total AUM

As of December 31

101.4B

77.5B

21B

21.4B

29.5B

5B

10B

181.9B

188.3B

171B

137.5B

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

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At a Glance

2021

2022

Revenues

 $749.9M 

 $681.4M 

158.5B

EBITDA1

 $198.5M 

 $141.3M 

Adjusted EBITDA1

 $247.7M 

 $191.8M 

Net Earnings (loss)2

 $73.5M 

 $25.4M 

Adjusted Net Earnings1,2

 $184.8M 

 $121.8M 

All figures are in Canadian dollars.  
1 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per share, Adjusted net earnings and Adjusted net earnings per share (Adjusted EPS), as well as non-cash items, are 
not standardized measures prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). These non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other 
companies. The definition of Adjusted net earnings was amended and certain comparative figures have been restated to conform with the current presentation. Please refer to the “Non-IFRS Measures” Section of the Company’s 
MD&A for the period ended December 31, 2022 for the definitions and the reconciliation to IFRS measures, available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Fiera Capital’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.fieracapital.com.  
2 Attributable to the Company’s shareholders.

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Total Revenues

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Base management fees

 $485.6M 

 $570.3M 

 $634.0M 

 $634.2M 

 $602.8M 

Performance fees

 $23.1M 

 $34.6M 

 $28.8M 

 $68.9M 

 $32.1M 

Commitment and transaction fees

$13.6M 

$24.2M 

$23.9M 

Share of earnings in joint venture3

—    

$6.0M

 $5.7M 

 $12.0M 

 $16.5M 

Other revenues4

 $31.6M 

 $46.2M 

$13.1M

$10.6M

$6.1M

Total

 $540.3M 

 $657.2M 

$695.1M

 $749.9M 

 $681.4M 

Compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

6.0%

Adjusted EBITDA1,5

 $137.5M 

$193.0M

 $209.7M 

 $247.7M 

 $191.8M 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin1,5

25.4%

29.4%

30.2%

33.0%

28.2%

Adjusted Net Earnings1,2,5

$101.2M

$132.7M

$146.1M

$184.8M

$121.8M

Net Earnings1,2

-$5.0M

-$13.4M

-$3.4M

$73.5M

$25.4M

All figures are in Canadian dollars. Certain totals may not reconcile due to rounding. Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to confirm with the current period’s presentation. 
3 Following the acquisition of 80% interest in Palmer Capital (subsequently renamed Fiera Real Estate UK Limited) in 2019, the Company has been recording its share or earnings resulting from underlying joint venture projects within Fiera Real Estate UK Limited. 
4 Other Revenues includes brokerage commissions, consulting fees and gains or losses on foreign exchange forward contracts. In 2018 and 2019, Other Revenues also included commitment and transaction fees related to the Company’s 
Private Markets investment platform, which have been presented separately from 2020 onwards.
5 The Company adopted IFRS 16 - Leases, Leases, on January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach where comparative information presented for 2018 has not been restated and is presented as previously reported and, therefore, 
may not be comparable. Prior to the adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases on January 1, 2019, as a lessee, the Company classified leases as an operating lease or finance lease under IAS 17 - Leases, based on its assessment of whether the lease transferred 
substantially the risks and rewards of ownership. Rent expenses related to operating leases were previously recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses. Following the adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases, lease payments are presented 
as cash generated (used in) financing activities whereas prior to the adoption of IFRS 16 - Leases, on January 1, 2019, they were presented as cash generated (used in) operating activities in the statement of cash flows. Refer to Note 2 of the 
audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 for further details on the transition to IFRS 16 - Leases. The Company’s lease portfolio in 2019 was impacted by the four acquisitions completed over the course 
of the year, in addition to new leases entered into in 2019 related to the Company’s new headquarters in Montreal, Canada and new office premises in London, United Kingdom. Our lease payments presented in the statement of cash flows 
for the year ended December 31, 2019 were also impacted by lease inducements and rent-free periods related to these new leases in 2019.

Public Markets: Strengthening  
our Global Offering

Our investment teams leverage innovation to evolve the resiliency 
of our Public Markets platform.  

Over the years, our public markets capabilities have evolved in response to both 
changes in capital markets and our clients’ needs. Many capabilities were added 
through acquisitions, but it is also important to attribute some of this evolution to 
our ability to attract, nurture, and retain world-class investment professionals who 
devote themselves to delivering alpha through active management. 

Our unique team structure, based on independence and accountability, fosters the 
competitiveness and attractiveness of our comprehensive investment platform. 
Today, we are proud to offer a broad and compelling set of strategies that span across 
the major segments of public markets. Jean Michel was appointed Executive Director, 
Chief Investment Officer, Public Markets to architect the evolution of the Public 
Markets platform and to support our organic growth ambitions while maintaining a 
focus on the performance and relevance of our offering. 

In the face of a changing macroeconomic context and in order for our clients to get 
the most out of both our public and private platforms, our Total Portfolio Solutions 
team is dedicated to working closely with clients to build portfolios that are 
tailored to their needs and objectives. 

Our resiliency and commitment  
to innovation and success in the face  
of global market downturns cement  
our position as efficient allocators  
of capital as we continue to achieve  
our clients’ objectives.

Jean Michel
Executive Director,  
Chief Investment Officer,  
Public Markets

Insights from our experts 

Increased Disbursement  
Quota for Canadian  
Charities

Infrastructure Debt:  
A Solid, Sustainable  
Fixed Income Solution 

What to Expect When  
Expecting Rates to Rise

FIERA CAPITAL CORPORATION  2022 ANNUAL REPORT   |   12Private Markets: Differentiated 
Approach to Diversification 

Fiera Capital’s private market offering provides direct,  
real asset investment opportunities to investors worldwide.

Our extensive offering of private markets strategies leverages the firm’s outstanding 
talent and execution capabilities to provide investors seeking to further diversify their 
portfolios with innovative solutions that offer a hedge to inflation and the potential for 
higher risk-adjusted returns and less volatility, underpinned by long-term value creation.  

Our private markets story has been defined by successful growth since launching 
our first private credit strategy in 2005. Leveraging Fiera Capital’s global capabilities, 
our Private Markets teams each have a specialized approach and offer strategies that 
allow investors to diversify their portfolios. In 2022, we launched the Diversified Real 
Assets Strategy in Europe with $100 million, which now allows us to deliver a complete 
diversified private markets solution to investors in those markets.  

With the continued objective to be an efficient allocator of capital and to offer the best 
risk-adjusted returns for our clients, we will continue to develop our investment teams to 
have the capacity in each asset class to connect, understand, and originate transactions 
in their specific markets. We will continue developing and launching new strategies that 
align with our financial and sustainability goals.  

Our Private Markets strategies, which continue to be an area of growth and hedge against 
inflation, experienced strong momentum in 2022, with an increase of $2.3 billion in AUM, 
bringing the total Private Markets year-end AUM up to $18.2 billion.  

As we continue to elevate our extensive 
offering in private markets, our continued 
growth over the last year is a testament  
to our team’s unwavering focus and 
expertise and the resilience of that 
platform in challenging macro- 
economic environments.

John Valentini
Executive Director,  
President and Chief Executive Officer,  
Fiera Private Markets 

Insights from our experts 

A look into the Private  
Credit asset class 

The appeal of UK  
core long-income  
real estate investing 

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Appointed Wenzel Hoberg as our Global Head 
of Real Estate1 and Charles Allen as our Head of 
European Real Estate. 

Appointed Jessica Pilz as our new Head of 
Sustainable Investing, Private Markets, to work 
alongside and closely with asset class specialists in 
each strategy to ensure a consistent, purpose-led, 
and proactive approach to ESG considerations.

Launched the Fiera Real Estate Development 
Fund IV, LP in Canada with over $230 million in 
raised capital. 

Launched a pan-European debt business. 

Launched the Real Estate Logistics 
Development Fund in the UK with £182 million 
of equity committed from investors. 

The Fiera Real Estate CORE Fund surpassed 
$4B in AUM in 2022.

Listed in IPE Real Asset’s Top 150 Investment 
Managers 2022.  

Achieved Planet Mark Accreditation in both 
Canada and the UK, and the UK team received 
the Planet Mark Community Engagement Award 
2022 for its work with the Grace Academy. 

Real Estate

Our real estate team manages commercial  
real estate investments in North America  
and Europe through a range of strategies. 

The highly diverse nature of its portfolio, in  
terms of both geographies and types of properties, 
combined with a range of best-in-class strategies 
provides investors with exceptional opportunities 
to diversify their exposure and customize their 
investment experience within the real estate  
asset class.

1  Wenzel Hoberg was appointed Global Head  
of Real Estate on January 16, 2023.

 
Global 
Private Equity

Our private equity team is dedicated 
to building a diversified global 
portfolio of corporate private equity 
investments, designed to generate 
attractive absolute returns over the 
long term. 

Our approach is centred upon creating unique 
partnerships with world-class investors and 
management teams to maximize value across 
cycles, sectors and geographies. 

Appointed Bradley Mashinter  
as Partner and Head of Private 
Equity to lead our global private 
equity strategy, while also driving 
synergies with the Private Credit 
business. Brad is also a member 
of Fiera Comox’s Management 
Investment Committee. 

Raised approximately  
$200 million during FY22. 

Invested in nine opportunities, 
six of which were direct equity 
investments, and ended the 
year with 21 portfolio positions 
representing over 100 underlying 
companies that are diversified 
across geographies and 
industries. 

Infrastructure 

Our infrastructure team is building  
a diversified portfolio of high-quality 
infrastructure, offering investors the 
opportunity to access a sought-after  
global asset class. 

With a focus on global mid-market 
infrastructure, we seek to deliver stable 
attractive risk-adjusted returns through 
diversified exposure to the asset class. 

In 2022, we announced an investment 
in Inalan, a Greek fibre-to-the-home 
internet service provider delivering 
critical digital infrastructure to the 
country’s two largest metropolitan areas, 
building on our investment strategy in 
the telecommunications sector. 

 
 
Global Agriculture  

Our agriculture team is focused on 
building a diversified global portfolio of 
assets, primarily farmland, designed to 
generate stable, attractive returns for 
investors over the long-term. 

We invest in agricultural land and rural producing 
assets primarily in the United States, Australia, 
New Zealand and Canada, focusing on high-
quality farmland with a history of production 
and resilience through economic and commodity 
cycles. We seek to create unique, long-lasting 
partnerships with best-in-class local operators and 
invest primarily in the sectors of row crops, animal 
protein, permanent crops and related rural sectors. 

Raised approximately  
$630 million during 2022 and 
is now a major producer of 14 
commodities. 

Released its inaugural 
Sustainable Investment Report. 

Deployed capital into  
our existing partnerships to 
facilitate nearly 20 acquisitions 
as well as several large capital 
development projects and on-
going asset development across 
the existing asset base. 

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Private Credit  

Our private credit teams provide debt 
financing to mid-market corporations 
and infrastructure projects across North 
America, Europe and Asia as well as short-
term financing to real estate developers. 

Our approach is centred upon creating strong 
partnerships with companies as well as world-
class private equity and private credit investors in 
order to maximize value through the cycle, while 
focusing on downside protection. 

Our Fiera Comox Private Credit 
team raised approximately 
$470 million, increasing its total 
commitments to 738 million, 
and completed nine investments, 
of which seven were in the U.S., 
one was in Canada, and one was in 
Spain. 

Our Fiera Private Debt team 
successfully closed over  
$300 million in Canadian private 
debt transactions. 

Our Fiera Capital (Asia) Direct 
Lending Opportunities team 
grew its AUM by over 40% to 
approximately $792.2 million and 
continued to demonstrate stable 
returns, with no down months 
since its inception in 2018. 

 
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Supporting the Transition  
to a Net Zero World 

Climate change remains one of the single greatest challenges of our time. 

Many of the devastating consequences 
from inaction today will be irreversible, 
leaving those least able to respond as 
the most vulnerable. 

We all have a responsibility to accelerate 
action against climate change and 
to contribute to the achievement of 
credible, global carbon reduction targets. 

Our commitment to sustainable investment practices has been a core part of our 
investment philosophy since our foundation in 2003. As we seek to foster sustainable 
prosperity for all our stakeholders, every member of our team, in every role and 
department, is committed to incorporating sustainability measures into our investment 
process in an effort to improve long-term risk-adjusted returns. 

Acting responsibly requires looking further into the future and evaluating not just how 
choices made today may affect the short-term, but also what impact we may have on our 
communities, our planet, and on the generations yet to come. 

We believe that organizations that understand and successfully manage material 
environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors tend to create more resilient, higher 
quality businesses and assets that are better positioned to deliver sustainable economic 
value over the long term. Sustainable investing is becoming a growing force in the 
industry, and we will keep progressing on that journey as we remain fully engaged in our 
responsibility to efficiently allocate capital on behalf of our clients.  

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Our Sustainable  
Investing Journey

Established Proxy Voting 
Policy prior to the creation of 
Fiera Capital (previous firms) 

Founding of  
Fiera Capital

2002

2003

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Formed Global  
ESG Committee

Updated Proxy Voting 
Policy and established 
Global RI Policy

Became a member of the 
Canadian Coalition for 
Good Governance (CCGG)

2018

2017

2016

2014

2009

Subscribed to MSCI ESG 
Manager and became a 
member of the Responsible 
Investment Association (RIA)

Became a signatory 
of the United Nations 
Principles for Responsible 
Investment (UN PRI)

2019

2020

2021

2022

Launched new Global 
Proxy Voting Policy 
and introduced 
Sustainable Investing 
Spectrum

Launched our first 
Global Impact 
Strategy and became 
an official supporter 
of the Sustainability 
Accounting Standards 
Board (SASB)

Became a signatory 
of the Net Zero Asset 
Managers Initiative
(NZAM)

Worked proactively 
towards our 
sustainability goals
Details on following 
page

Our Sustainable Investing Journey

In 2022,

we worked proactively towards our sustainability goals  

Insights from our experts 

ESG Investing: Breaking  
Through the Noise 

The Devil’s in the Data 

Official supporter of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures 

(TCFD), underscoring our commitment to continuous improvement with respect to 
identifying and managing climate-related risks and opportunities.   

Joined Climate Action 100+, an investor engagement initiative which addresses 
climate change with some of the world’s largest corporate emitters of greenhouse gases. 

We participate in engagement activities centered around three key goals: companies 

reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, implementing a strong governance framework, 

and improving their climate-related disclosures. 

Submitted an initial commitment to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM) 
which brings together an international group of asset managers committed to playing an active 

role in battling climate change and working proactively towards the goal of reaching net-zero 

greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. We initially committed a total of CA$12.1 billion 

(US$9.8 billion), as of March 31, 2022, representing 7% of our AUM at that time. 

Invested in the World Bank Sustainable Development Bond, on behalf of the 
Fiera Multi-Strategy Income and the Fiera Global Impact strategies, to raise awareness 

the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are aiming to emphasize the importance of 
a comprehensive approach to sustainable development.   

UK Real Estate team received “Green Star” status from the Global Real Estate 
Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) on all its live funds for the second year running. The 
Fiera Real Estate Opportunity Fund UK V increasing its score by 12% and achieving the 
accolade of five stars. 

In the UK, a Net-Zero Carbon (“NZC”) target of 2035 was set for the whole business, 

including all business operations and managed funds. In February 2023, our Canadian Real 
Estate team set a NZC target of 2040 for both the Fiera Real Estate Canada CORE Fund and 
Fiera Real Estate Canada Industrial Fund. 

Infrastructure team achieved 2021 GRESB results well above its previous year scores 
as well as its peer group average. Notable portfolio company GRESB results include Cory, a 
leading UK Energy-from-Waste business, which was ranked first in its class, and Aegletes, a 
portfolio of UK residential rooftop solar sites, which was awarded most improved asset. 

Finalists in the Great Canadian ESG Championship (Multi-Assets category), a 

about the importance of education and innovation in tackling climate change. Aligned with 

competition highlighting asset managers who are leaders in the responsible investing space. 

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A Culture Where 
Everyone Can Thrive 

People are the heart of our business  
and our true point of differentiation. 

That is why, as a firm, we are deeply committed 
to building an inclusive and collaborative culture 
where our talented employees can grow and thrive.  

Building a respectful, inclusive and 
supportive culture where our people 
are empowered and recognized for their 
contribution, and where their well-being 
is valued, is integral to our ability  
to innovate and exceed the  
expectations of our clients.

Lyne Lamothe, 
Global Chief Human Resources Officer

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Building an Inclusive  
and Healthy Work 
Environment

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
We continue to make significant 
progress since we started our DE&I 
journey in 2021 and we are putting 
the full force of the firm behind 
strengthening our culture and achieving 
our goals and targets in this area.

Creating a Diverse Pipeline
Because we recognize that building a diverse talent pipeline is the key to the sustainability of a diverse 
and inclusive workforce, we are continually evolving our talent attraction practices. In 2022, this 
included setting diversity goals around representation for any recruitment or internal mobility process 
we undertake. We also integrated the use of external software to ensure the language we use is inclusive 
through our talent acquisition processes. Finally, we invested in the leadership capability of hiring 
managers by training them on inclusive recruitment practices. 

Strengthening Awareness 
In building a culture of diversity and inclusion, one important pillar is raising the level of awareness 
among employees through DE&I training, which was also important focus area for our firm this year. 

Our efforts on this front included updating and embedding our Global Respectful Workplace Policy and 
Global Equity & Inclusion Policy in the Fiera Capital culture, by conducting training on inclusion, respect 
at work and allyship for all employees, and hosting global events for key celebrations and observances 
identified by our DE&I Council, including International Women’s Day, Black History Month, and 
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

A Focus on Women in Leadership  
In support of our objective of greater representation of women at the management level, 35 women 
joined Fiera Capital’s fourth cohort of The A Effect’s Ambition Challenge, bringing the total number of 
women from Fiera Capital who have participated since our first cohort to 100. This program is designed 
to empower women to communicate their ambition and maximize their leadership potential.

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MUHC Foundation 
To address underrepresentation in health and 
medical research, Fiera Capital and the McGill 
University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation, 
in collaboration with the Research Institute of 
the MUHC (RI-MUHC), announced the launch 
of the Fiera Capital Awards for Diversity, 
Equity and Inclusion in Health Care Research. 
Fiera Capital committed C$120,000 over three 
years to encourage health care innovation among 
racialized communities. 

CFA Institute 
Fiera Capital also joined 16 organizations in North 
America as the first signatories of CFA Institute’s 
new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Code (USA 
and Canada). This voluntary set of standards 
and practices aims to promote DE&I within the 
investment industry. This framework is consistent 
with the values and targets identified in our firm’s 
own DE&I strategy and will complement and 
enhance our efforts to enact long-term cultural 
change at all levels of our organization. By joining 
forces with other organizations, we hope to 
contribute to greater diversity, equity and inclusivity 
across the asset management industry.  

Women in Governance
Fiera Capital announced its participation in the 
Women in Governance Parity Certification, which 
is a six-step process designed to help organizations 
assess their current gender parity status and which 
provides an analysis of strengths and opportunities 
to close the gender gap in the workplace. 

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Supporting Our People’s Well-Being 

The global pandemic has created a positive shift by bringing the 
wellness of our people into sharper focus. In 2022, we evolved our 
Fitness Reimbursement Program to be more inclusive and flexible 
with the goal of supporting the individual needs of each employee. 
We also supported our employees through learning opportunities 
that centred on workplace mental health and the different actions 
they can take in support of their well-being. 

We made solid progress towards our 2026 aspirational targets

21%

Increased representation 
of women in management 
positions by 21% from 
2021 to 2022

14%

Increased BIPOC (Black, 
Indigenous and People  
of Colour) representation  
by 14% from 2021 to 2022 

2026 aspirational target 
+45% from 2021  

2026 aspirational target  
+20% from 2021 

45%

20%

The A Effect is an enriching  
experience where you meet great 
people and challenges that push you 
out of your comfort zone. I also found 
the workshops with the leaders truly 
inspiring. I am proud to be part of an 
organization that helps women build 
their confidence.

Jeanne Helluy, 
Associate Institutional Client Manager 

We strongly believe that creating an  
inclusive culture is the cornerstone  
of sustainable diversity at Fiera Capital. 

In support of this belief, we have focused our efforts on 
strengthening allyship across the firm and ensuring all our  
HR practices and policies are inclusive.  

To measure our progress, we invited employees to provide 
feedback in 2021 and again in 2022. Across the board, we 
exceeded our targets for the year, and we have made great 
headway in achieving our 2026 aspirational targets.  

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Empowering Our People  
and Supporting Their Growth 

Learning and Development 
Empowering our people to meet the 
challenges of today and tomorrow and help 
them develop the right skills to succeed 
is a core focus area for us. That is why 
we invest in our people’s growth, tap into 
their genius and strive to empower them 
to reach their full potential while doing 
meaningful work that contributes to the 
prosperity of all Fiera Capital stakeholders. 

In 2022, we invested C$1.2 million in employee training and development, supporting our 
people in acquiring competencies they needed for their growth and success. 

Our focus areas in 2022: 

Leadership growth and development: Our Leadership and Talent Development team 

designed leadership training programs to answer the evolving business realities and needs 

of leaders at Fiera Capital. Topics covered in 2022 included leading in a virtual environment, 

priority management and inclusive communications. 

Internal mobility: To support the growth and development of our employees, our Employee 
Experience and Talent Acquisition team increased the visibility around available job opportunities 

globally to empower the employees who wish to grow within the firm to take action.  

Onboarding: As an investment in our talent as soon as they join our firm, we launched our 
#First100Days onboarding program, which provides new employees with a learning path that 

describes what they can expect during their first week, first month, and first 100 days with us. 

As part of this program, they also have an opportunity to meet with leaders from across the 

firm to learn about Fiera Capital through a series of presentations. 

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Ignite Your Mind  
Speaker Series  

A thought-provoking speaker series  
designed to foster a culture of innovation. 

Stéphane Grenier,  
a renowned speaker on workplace 
mental health, retired Lieutenant 
Colonel, and Founder of Mental 
Health Innovations Consulting, joined 
employees to discuss the importance 
of prioritizing our mental health and 
creating a culture of support within  
our organization.  

Dame Inga Beale,  
Dame Commander of the British Empire 
and former Lloyd’s of London’s first 
female CEO, joined employees to share 
how to be a good ally, to promote 
psychological safety, and to champion 
conscious inclusion at work, drawing 
on her impressive experience as a 
trailblazing executive. 

Fiera Capital’s onboarding process  
impressed me from the moment I signed the paperwork 
– with regular check-ins and technical support – 
and continued with Fiera Capital’s #First100Days 
onboarding program. I was thoroughly impressed with 
how welcoming and knowledgeable each presenter 
in the series was. They provided the perfect amount 
of information to help me understand Fiera Capital’s 
structure and complexity, which enabled me to make 
meaningful contributions immediately. The entire 
process ensured I felt comfortable in the workplace, 
allowed me to connect with global, cross-functional 
colleagues, and further supported my decision to 
commit to Fiera Capital.

Gemma Gillis 
Vice President, Business Management,  
Public Markets 

C$1.2

million invested  
in training and 
development in 2022 

122

employees took  
on new roles within  
the firm in 2022 

 
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Jean-Guy Desjardins   
Chairman of the Board and  
Chief Executive Officer

John Valentini   
Executive Director, President, 
and Chief Executive Officer of 
Fiera Private Markets

Jean Michel   
Executive Director, President, 
and Chief Investment Officer of 
Fiera Public Markets

Peter Stock   
Executive Director, President  
of Fiera Private Wealth 

Lucas Pontillo  
Executive Director,  
Global Chief Financial Officer

Gabriel Castiglio  
Executive Director, Global Chief 
Legal and Corporate Secretary

Michael Quigley 
Global Head of Distribution 

Sebastian Blandizzi 
Global Chief Technology  
and Operations Officer  

Lyne Lamothe 
Global Chief Human Resources 
Officer

Monique Leroux 
Senior Advisor (Non-Executive) 

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Board of 
Directors

Directors elected by  
holders of Class A  
Subordinate Voting Shares

Directors elected by 
holders of Class B Special 
Voting Shares

Geoff Beattie 
Chief Executive Officer of Generation 
Capital Limited and Chair of  
Relay Ventures 

Gary Collins 
Senior Advisor at Lazard Canada Inc.

Jean Raby 
Partner at Astorg

France Margaret Bélanger 
President, Sports and Entertainment  
of CH Group

Guy Masson 
Lawyer and President  
of RGM Legal Inc. 

Réal Bellemare 
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief 
Operating Officer of Desjardins Group

Jean C. Monty 
Director of DJM Capital and  
Corporate Director 

Jean-Guy Desjardins 
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive 
Officer of Fiera Capital Corporation

Francois Olivier1 
Corporate Director 

David R. Shaw 
Chairman of Axsium Group Ltd. and 
Corporate Director

Lucie Martel1
Corporate Director 

Norman M. Steinberg 
Vice-Chair of BFL Canada 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Information

Transfer Agent and Registrar for 
Fiera Capital Class A Subordinate 
Voting Shares

Computershare Investor Services Inc.  
100 University Avenue  
8th Floor  
Toronto, Ontario, Canada    
M5J 2Y1  

1 800 564 6253  
(toll free Canada and United States)  

1 514 982 7555  
(international direct dial)

computershare.com

Transfer Agent and Registrar for 
Fiera Capital Debentures and 
Indentures Trustee  

Computershare Trust Company of Canada  
1500 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard  
7th Floor  
Montreal, Quebec, Canada  
H3A 3S8  

1 514 982 7888  

Auditor  

Deloitte LLP  

Stock Exchange Listing
  Fiera Capital’s Class-A subordinate 
voting shares are listed on the TSX 
under the symbol FSZ   

  Fiera Capital’s 5.60% senior 
subordinate unsecured debentures 
due July 31, 2024, are listed on the 
TSX under the symbol FSZ.DB.A

Annual General and Special 
Meeting of Shareholders   

May 25, 2023  
10:00 a.m. EDT  

In person only 
Centre Mont-Royal 
2200 Mansfield Street  
Montreal, Quebec  
H3A 3R8 

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Head Office 
1981 McGill College Avenue  
Suite 1500  
Montreal, Quebec, Canada  
H3A 0H5  

1 514 954 3300  
1 800 361 3499 (toll free)  
1 514 954 5098 (fax)

info@fieracapital.com  

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis  
& Consolidated Financial Statements

Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022
Read the document online 

Consolidated Financial Statements
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
Read the document online 

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management (“AUM”), AUM concentration related to strategies sub-advised by StonePine Asset Management 
Inc., reputational risk, regulatory compliance, information security policies, procedures and capabilities, privacy 
laws, litigation risk, insurance coverage, third-party relationships, growth and integration of acquired businesses, 
AUM growth, key employees and other factors described in Fiera Capital’s Annual Information Form for the year 
ended December 31, 2022 or discussed in other materials filed by the Company with applicable securities regulatory 
authorities from time to time which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

The preceding list of important factors is not exhaustive. When relying on forward-looking statements in this 
document and any other disclosure made by Fiera Capital, investors and others should carefully consider the 
preceding factors, other uncertainties and potential events. Fiera Capital does not undertake to update or revise 
any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on its behalf 
in order to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by applicable laws.  

Forward-Looking Statements 

This document contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future performance and reflecting 
management’s expectations or beliefs regarding future events including business and economic conditions and 
Fiera Capital’s growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and opportunities. Forward-looking 
statements may include comments with respect to Fiera Capital’s objectives, strategies to achieve those objectives, 
expected financial results, and the outlook for Fiera Capital’s businesses and for the Canadian, American, European, 
Asian and other global economies. Such statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on factors 
and assumptions it considers to be reasonable based on information currently available to management and may 
typically be identified by terminology such as “believe”, “expect”, “aim”, “goal”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, 
“may”, “increase”, “fluctuate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue”, “target”, “intend” or the negative of these terms 
or other comparable terminology and similar expressions of future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” 
“would” and “could.”  

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, 
both general and specific, and the risk that predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations or conclusions 
will not prove to be accurate. The uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened such risk 
given the increased challenge in making predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations, or conclusions. As a 
result, the Company does not guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize and readers are 
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. A number of important factors, 
many of which are beyond Fiera Capital’s control, could cause actual events or results to differ materially from 
the predictions, forecasts, projections, expectations, or conclusions expressed in such forward-looking statements 
which include, but are not limited to, risks related to investment performance and investment of the assets under 

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Important Disclosures

Fiera Capital Corporation is a global asset management firm with affiliates in various jurisdictions (collectively, 
“Fiera Capital”). The information and opinions expressed herein are provided for informational purposes only. It is 
subject to change and should not be relied upon as the basis of any investment or disposition decisions. While not 
exhaustive in nature, these Important Disclosures provide important information about Fiera Capital and its services 
and are intended to be read and understood in association with all materials available on Fiera Capital’s websites. 

Any charts and graphs contained herein are provided as illustrations only and are not intended to be used to 
assist the recipient in determining which securities to buy or sell, or when to buy or sell securities. Any investment 
described herein is an example only and is not a representation that the same or even similar investment scenario 
will arise in the future or that investments made will be as profitable as this example or will not result in a loss. All 
returns are purely historical, are no indication of future performance and are subject to adjustment. 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All investments pose the risk of loss and there is no guarantee 
that any of the benefits expressed herein will be achieved or realized. 

Valuations and returns are computed and stated in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted. 

The information provided herein does not constitute investment advice and should not be relied on as such. It 
should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any security or other financial instrument. It does 
not take into account any investor’s particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. 
There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, or responsibility for, decisions based on 
such information. Any opinions expressed herein reflect a judgment at the date of publication and are subject to 
change at any point without notice. Although statements of fact and data contained in this presentation have been 
obtained from, and are based upon, sources that Fiera Capital believes to be reliable, we do not guarantee their 
accuracy, and any such information may be incomplete or condensed. No liability will be accepted for any direct, 
indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind arising out of the use of all or any of this material. 
Any charts, graphs, and descriptions of investment and market history and performance contained herein are not 
a representation that such history or performance will continue in the future or that any investment scenario or 
performance will even be similar to such chart, graph, or description. 

Each entity of Fiera Capital only provides investment advisory services or offers investment funds only in those 
jurisdictions where such entity and/or the relevant product is registered or authorized to provide such services 
pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration. Thus, certain products, services, and information 
related thereto provided in the materials may not be available to residents of certain jurisdictions. Please consult 
the specific disclosures relating to the products or services in question for further information regarding the legal 
requirements (including any offering restrictions) applicable to your jurisdiction. 

For details on the particular registration of, or exemptions therefrom relied upon by, any Fiera Capital entity, please 
consult https://www.fieracapital.com/en/registrations-and-exemptions. 

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