Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG)(TSX:GCG.A) Announces 2011 Second Quarter Operating Results

Guardian Capital Group Limited (TSX:GCG)(TSX:GCG.A)-



                                                                           
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For the periods ended June 30             Three Months          Six Months 
($ in thousands, except per share                                          
 amounts)                             2011        2010       2011     2010 
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Net revenue                       $ 17,500  $   16,089  $  35,123 $ 31,757 
                                                                           
Net gains (losses) on securities      (478)     (1,329)       306     (335)
                                                                           
Net earnings attributable to                                               
 shareholders                        2,855       2,121      7,453    6,254 
                                                                           
Cash flow from operations before                                           
 change in non-cash working                                                
 capital items                       4,009       4,044      8,660    8,044 
                                                                           
Per Share                                                                  
Basic net earnings                    0.09  $     0.06  $    0.23 $   0.19 
Diluted net earnings                  0.09        0.06       0.23     0.19 
                                                                           
                                                                           
Basic cash flow from operations                                            
 before change in non-cash                                                 
 working capital items                0.12  $     0.12  $    0.27 $   0.24 
Diluted cash flow from operations                                          
 before change in non-cash                                                 
 working capital items                0.12        0.12       0.27     0.24 



These are the Company's second interim financial results presented in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). As part of the
implementation of IFRS, the Company is reporting net gains or losses from
securities separately from net revenue, as it is believed that this presentation
provides a more informative disclosure of our financial results.


Assets under management were $16.2 billion as at June 30, 2011, compared to
$16.3 billion as at December 31, 2010 and $14.6 billion as at June 30, 2010.
Asset under administration were $8.0 billion as at June 30, 2011, compared to
$7.8 billion as at December 31, 2010, and $6.9 billion as at June 30, 2010.


Net earnings attributable to shareholders for the quarter were $2.9 million or
$0.09 per share, diluted, compared to $2.1 million or $0.06 per share, diluted,
in the second quarter of 2010.


Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $4.0 million or $0.12 per share,
diluted, unchanged from the second quarter of 2010.


The fair value of corporate holdings of securities as at June 30, 2011 was
$403.1 million, or $12.23 per share, diluted, compared with $383.6 million, or
$11.57 per share, diluted at December 31, 2010.


Guardian Capital Group Limited is a diversified financial services company
founded in 1962. Guardian provides institutional and private client investment
management services; provides financial services to international investors; and
provides services to financial advisors in its national mutual fund dealer,
securities dealer, and insurance distribution network. Its Common and Class A
shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange.