TORONTO, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 18, 2009 -- As a consequence of the declining equity markets, DBRS Limited ("DBRS") issued a press release on Friday, February 13, 2009 announcing that the preferred share ratings on 26 structured investment funds have been lowered. Four of Brompton's split share funds have been affected: Dividend Growth Split Corp. (Toronto:DGS.TO - News)(Toronto:DGS-PA.TO - News), Life & Banc Split Corp. (Toronto:LBS.TO - News)(Toronto:LBS-PA.TO - News), Brompton Lifeco Split Corp. (Toronto:LCS.TO - News)(Toronto:LCS-PA.TO - News) and Brompton Split Banc Corp. (Toronto:SBC.TO - News)(Toronto:SBC-PA.TO - News). For a full copy of the DBRS press release please visit their website at www.dbrs.com.

For further information, please call Brompton's investor relations line at 416-642-9051, (toll-free at 1-866-642-6001) or visit our website at www.bromptongroup.com.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment funds. Please read the funds' publicly filed documents which are available from SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

     Contacts:
     Brompton Funds Management Limited
     David E. Roode
     Senior Vice President
     (416) 642-6008
     Website: http://www.bromptongroup.com