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The sun will soon be setting in Asia, but the day is not over. Around the world and around the clock, opportunities are being created and Canaccord is there.

Canaccord Financial At a Glance

Canaccord Financial Inc. is the publicly traded parent company of a group of companies that primarily consists of Canaccord Genuity and Canaccord Wealth Management.

Canaccord Genuity

  • Provides investment research, equity underwriting, advisory and restructuring services, and equity and fixed-income trading to institutions and corporations
  • Offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Barbados
  • Approximately 630 employees, including more than 150 senior level investment bankers, 70 research analysts and 180 sales and trading professionals(1)

Canaccord Wealth Management

  • Offers a comprehensive suite of wealth management solutions and brokerage services to individual Canadian investors
  • 32 Canaccord Wealth Management branches located across Canada(1)
  • 271 Investment Advisory Teams(2)
  • $17 billion in assets under administration; $546 million in assets under management
  • Branches operate on one of two platforms: corporately owned or Independent Wealth Management (IWM)

Record Performance During Fiscal 2011

$804

million

of record revenue

$98

million

of record net income

$113

million

of net income excluding acquisition-related items(3)

Fiscal 2011 – Revenue by Business Segment

Fiscal 2011 – Employees by Business Segment

Fiscal 2011 – Revenue by Geography

Fiscal 2011 – Employees by Geography

Revenue Distribution by Business Segment

CANACCORD GENUITY

(C$ millions)

CANACCORD WEALTH MANAGEMENT

(C$ millions)

CORPORATE AND OTHER

(C$ millions)

CF Share Performance During Fiscal 2011

(1) As of March 31, 2011

(2) Advisory Teams are normally comprised of one or more Investment Advisors (IAs) and their assistants and associates, who together manage a shared set of client accounts. Advisory Teams that are led by, or only include, an IA who has been licenced for less than three years are not included in our Advisory Team count, as it typically takes a new IA approximately three years to build an average-sized book.

(3) See non-GAAP measures in Management's Discussion and Analysis.

Financial Highlights

(C$ thousands, except per share,
employee and % amounts)

For the years ended March 31
2011 2010 2011/2010 Change
CANACCORD FINANCIAL INC.
Revenue
   Commission$ 294,650 $ 235,606 $ 59,044 25.1%
   Investment banking 327,499 215,237 112,262 52.2%
   Advisory fees 84,914 39,200 45,714 116.6%
   Principal trading 43,644 45,982 (2,338) (5.1)%
   Interest 24,040 12,965 11,075 85.4%
   Other 28,884 28,547 337 1.2%
Total revenue$ 803,631 $ 577,537 $ 226,094 39.1%
Expenses
   Incentive compensation 391,050 299,084 91,966 30.7%
   Salaries and benefits 64,420 59,415 5,005 8.4%
   Other overhead expenses(3) 194,975 162,397 32,578 20.1%
   Acquisition-related costs 12,740 5,000 7,740 154.8%
Total expenses$ 663,185 $ 525,896 $ 137,289 26.1%
Income before income taxes 140,446 51,641 88,805 172.0%
Net income$ 98,234 $ 38,497 $ 59,737 155.2%
Basic earnings per share$ 1.35 $ 0.79 $ 0.56 70.9%
Diluted earnings per share$ 1.20 $ 0.69 $ 0.51 73.9%
Return on average common equity (ROE) 14.0% 9.8% 4.2 p.p.
Dividends per share$ 0.275 $ 0.15 $ 0.125 83.3%
Book value per diluted common share – period end 8.79 6.96 1.83 26.3%
Excluding acquisition-related items(4)
Total expenses$ 645,319 $ 520,896 $ 124,423 23.9%
Net income 112,617 42,043 70,574 167.9%
Basic earnings per share$ 1.54 $ 0.86 $ 0.68 79.1%
Diluted earnings per share$ 1.38 $ 0.76 $ 0.62 81.6%
Balance sheet data
Total assets$ 5,110,372 $ 3,123,848 $ 1,986,524 63.6%
Total liabilities 4,353,849 2,722,103 1,631,746 59.9%
Total shareholders' equity 756,523 401,745 354,778 88.3%
Number of employees 1,684 1,549 135 8.7%

(1) Data is considered to be GAAP except for ROE, book value per diluted common share, figures excluding acquisition-related items and number      of employees.

(2) Data includes the results of Genuity since the closing date of April 23, 2010. Results of TBG since the closing date of January 17, 2011 are also included.

(3) Consists of trading costs, premises and equipment, communication and technology, interest, general and administrative, amortization of tangible      and intangible assets, and development costs.

(4) Figures excluding acquisition-related items are non-GAAP measures. See non-GAAP measures on page 23 and Selected Financial Information      Excluding Significant and Acquisition-Related Items on page 32.

p.p.: percentage points

n.m.: not meaningful

Revenue for Fiscal 2011

(C$ millions)

Net Income for Fiscal 2011

(C$ millions, excluding acquisition-related and significant items

Diluted EPS for Fiscal 2011

(C$, excluding acquisition-related and significant items


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17th Worldwide for Total Equity Underwriting Fees

(Calendar 2010, in US$ billions)
1 JPMorgan Chase $ 1.61
2 Goldman Sachs $ 1.57
3 Morgan Stanley $ 1.51
4 Bank of America Merrill Lynch $ 1.08
5 UBS $ 1.04
6 Nomura Holdings $ 0.94
7 Credit Suisse $ 0.92
8 Deutsche Bank $ 0.90
9 Citigroup $ 0.78
10 Barclays Capital $ 0.56
11 Wells Fargo $ 0.32
12 RBC Capital Markets $ 0.26
13 Mizuho Financial Group $ 0.25
14 Macquarie $ 0.20
15 Jefferies $ 0.18
16 GMP Securities $ 0.15
17 Canaccord Genuity $ 0.14
18 BMO Capital Markets $ 0.14
19 CIBC World Markets $ 0.14
20 HSBC Holdings $ 0.12

Source: Bloomberg Markets

The growing value of our global platform was showcased this year, as Canaccord Genuity broke into the top 20 investment banks worldwide based on the value of all equity underwriting fees.

Reasons to Invest in Canaccord Financial Inc.

1. Defined growth strategy

  • Leveraging our sector leadership by expanding into emerging, high-growth markets
  • Broadening our sector coverage and service offering to build market share in Canada, the US and the UK
  • Focused on pursuing business development opportunities that are accretive to earnings, culturally compatible and strategically complementary to the Company's existing businesses

2. Solid financial position

  • Strong, liquid balance sheet to support growing business volumes and continued investment in growth opportunities
  • Book value of $8.79 per diluted share, as of March 31, 2011
  • Excellent income growth from market share gains, business expansion and an ongoing commitment to improving operational efficiency
  • Annualized 23.7% return on equity over the last half of fiscal 2011(1)

3. Strong shareholder alignment

  • All senior managers are shareholders and are committed to building exemplary long-term shareholder value
  • Senior officers of the Company own more than 30% of Canaccord shares. Employees own more than 50%

(1) Normalized ROE. Excludes acquisition-related expense items.

About Canaccord Financial Inc.

Canaccord Financial Inc., through its principal subsidiaries, is a leading independent, full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: global capital markets and private wealth management. Since 1950, Canaccord has been driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting client relationships. We achieve this by generating value for our institutional, corporate, and individual clients through comprehensive investment solutions, brokerage services and investment banking services. Canaccord has 46 offices worldwide, including 32 Wealth Management offices across Canada. Canaccord Genuity, our capital markets division, serves clients globally from offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Barbados.

Canaccord Financial Inc. is publicly traded under the symbol CF on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the symbol CF. on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.

Canaccord Genuity

  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • London
  • Barbados
  • Boston
  • Calgary
  • Chicago
  • Edinburgh
  • Houston
  • Minneapolis
  • Montreal
  • New York
  • San Francisco
  • Beijing
  • Shanghai
  • Wuhan
  • Hangzhou

Canaccord Wealth Management

Corporate Branches

  • Vancouver
  • Toronto
  • Abbotsford
  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Halifax
  • Kelowna
  • London
  • Montreal
  • Quebec City
  • Thunder Bay
  • Victoria
  • Waterloo
  • White Rock

Independent Wealth Management

  • Burlington
  • Calgary
  • Campbell River
  • Cobourg
  • Gatineau
  • Kingston
  • Kitchener
  • Nanaimo
  • Ottawa
  • Prince George
  • Saskatoon
  • Simcoe
  • Toronto
  • Vernon

Locations and Contact Information

Fiscal 2011 Equity Transactions

Highlights of the 138 transactions Canaccord Genuity led or co-led

  • C$382.8 million for Tahoe Resources Inc. on the TSX
  • C$347.6 million for Eastern Platinum Limited on the TSX
  • C$308.2 million for Primero Mining Corp. on the TSX Venture
  • £206.3 million for Rockhopper Exploration Plc. on AIM
  • £205.0 million for Petra Diamonds Ltd. on AIM
  • C$162.8 million for Air Canada on the TSX
  • US$90.9 million for Rubicon Technologies, Inc. on the NASDAQ
  • Four separate transactions for Artis Real Estate Investment Trust on TSX totalling C$375.5 million
  • Two separate transactions for Northern Oil and Gas Inc. on the AMEX totalling US$294.7 million
  • Two separate transactions for Triangle Petroleum Corporation on the AMEX totalling US$183.2 million
15
transactions over $100 million(1)

Fiscal 2011 Advisory Assignments

Highlights of the 39 transactions on which Canaccord Genuity was a principal advisor

  • Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. on its acquisition by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
  • Goldcorp Inc. on the sale of its Escobal project to Tahoe Resources Inc.
  • Brett Resources Inc. on its sale to Osisko Mining Corporation
  • Primero Mining Corp. on its acquisition of Goldcorp’s San Dimas gold and silver mine
  • Dragonwave Inc. on its acquisition of Axerra Networks Inc.
  • Pacific Equity Partners on its acquisition of CIBC Mellon Issuer Services Business
  • CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on its acquisition by Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • SunOpta Inc. on its sale of SunOpta Bioprocess Inc. to Mascoma Corporation
  • Curamik Electronics GmbH on its acquisition by Rogers Corporation
  • Pediment Gold Corp. on its merger with Argonaut Gold Inc.

(1) Compared to fiscal 2010.

116%
Increase in Advisory Revenue(1)

Canaccord Genuity Sector Coverage

  • Mining and Metals
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Consumer Products
  • Real Estate
  • Infrastructure
  • Sustainability and Cleantech
  • Financials
  • Agriculture and Fertilizers
  • Media and Telecommunications
  • Transportation and Industrial Products
  • Paper and Forestry Products
  • Investment Trusts
  • Support Services
  • Structured Products
16
focus SECTORS
750+
COMPANIES COVERED BY CANACCORD GENUITY’S RESEARCH TEAM

During fiscal 2011 we broadened our sector coverage substantially, adding many new sectors through our acquisition of Genuity including Agriculture and Transportation, and growing others such as Financials and Technology

Deepening our Research Coverage

Canaccord Genuity’s ability to generate in-depth and timely ideas is integral to our success. Moreover, our clients depend on Canaccord Genuity because our research is independent and global. Over 100 research professionals follow more than 750 companies in 16 focus sectors from offices across North America, the UK and China.

The quality of our research coverage was clear in the 2010 Brendan Wood International Canadian Capital Markets Survey of equity analysts. Canaccord Genuity was ranked the top independent provider of equity research in Canada, first among all Canadian investment banks for the quality of our investment ideas and first for the quality of small-cap research. Companies also voted Canaccord Genuity analysts first for who understands their business best. And five of our Canadian analysts also received top-three rankings for their specific sector coverage. We’re having similar success in the US and UK. Three of Canaccord Genuity’s US-based analysts received top-two rankings in their respective sectors by the Wall Street Journal. And in the UK our analysts have received wide-ranging recognition from the Financial Times and StarMine, including best metals and mining stock picker, best technology stock picker, best earnings estimator for financial services, and second place for selecting stocks in all sectors.(1)

We are continually adding to the value we can offer institutional and individual clients through our global perspective and proprietary investment opinions. Our expanded Canaccord Genuity team now provides top-ranked research coverage of the Transportation, Financial and Telecommunications sectors in addition to our well-established expertise in Mining, Energy, Sustainability and Life Sciences. During fiscal 2011, we also bolstered our research coverage of wireless and internet technologies with the addition of several highly ranked analysts in the US and Canada.

Canaccord Genuity’s 30th Annual Growth Conference was held in Boston on August 9–11, 2010, and was our most successful conference ever. This premier event provides institutional investors with highly actionable opportunities from nearly 300 small to mid-cap growth companies from the US, Canada and the UK. Our teams facilitated nearly 600 investment banking meetings and more than 3,000 individual meetings with institutional clients, which speaks to the quality of our coverage and our ability to identify targeted opportunities for investors.

(1) Financial Times and StarMine. Top Analysts of 2010 for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Ideas are the engine of our business. Canaccord Genuity was ranked first for Quality of Investment Ideas in the 2010 Brendan Wood International Canadian Capital Markets Survey of equity analyst performance.

Strength in Institutional Equity Sales and Trading


The integration of the Canaccord Genuity sales and trading desks, the strength of our combined relationships with institutional investors and several years of investment in building our capabilities in Canada, the US and the UK drove strong sales and trading market share gains during fiscal 2011.

In Canada, the Canaccord Genuity sales and trading team increased their block trading market share on the TSX by 40% to 5.1% of total trading volume. And on the TSX Venture, a traditionally strong market for Canaccord Genuity, our team captured 13.4% of trading volume, finishing the year with 15.3% market share during our fiscal fourth quarter. We’re also making great advances in the US and UK. Our US trading desks grew their agency business by 10% during a year when many industry participants experienced lower trading volumes. And in the UK, Canaccord Genuity holds the largest market share on AIM of all investment banks, averaging 6% based on total trading value during fiscal 2011.

Whether we work with long-only accounts or alternative asset managers, Canaccord Genuity is passionate about ensuring that institutional clients receive high-quality investment and trading ideas. Our sales team is specialized by both geography and industry, and we are active participants on seven global exchanges from our eight international trading floors. Our skilled team of 115 sales and trading professionals facilitate timely execution of both high-volume, large-capitalization names and less liquid, emerging companies, managing the potential impact of each transaction.

Globally, we make a market in over 2,300 stocks on seven exchanges, with expertise that ranges from NASDAQ listings in the US to investment trusts in the UK. Our ability to leverage Canaccord Wealth Management’s strong distribution network also provides greater distribution opportunities for our institutional and corporate clients.


2,300+
MARKETS MADE FOR COMPANIES BY OUR TRADING TEAM