VANCOUVER, B.C., January 22, 2026, (TSXV: PTF): Pender Growth Fund Inc. (the “Company” or “PTF”) is pleased to report that long-time holding General Fusion Inc. (“General Fusion”) has announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Proposed Business Combination”) with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III (“SVAC”). Upon closing, the Proposed Business […]

VANCOUVER, B.C., January 21, 2026 - PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. (“Pender”) is pleased to announce that Teresa Lee, CFA, has joined Pender as Head of Equity Research and to work with David Barr on the Pender Global Small/Mid Cap Equity Fund. Teresa brings over 25 years of investment management experience to Pender. She began her […]

The Pender Partners Fund returned 2.1% in December, bringing YTD performance to +4.3%1. The Fund’s all-cap mandate provides flexibility to pursue mispriced opportunities across market segments and geographies. While broader market conditions appeared relatively stable, performance dispersion remained elevated, with returns driven by a narrow set of market leaders. In this environment, dispersion weighed on […]

As the curtain falls upon 2025, markets bow following their final act—with the assurance that, no matter how winding the plot, our revels now are ended. The year unfolded largely as optimists had hoped. Expectations were surpassed, resilience was tested and proven, and investors were broadly rewarded. Yet in such moments, the desire for an […]

Defense Strategy, Global Tension & Investor Implications In this episode of the Pender Podcast, Laura Baker, Associate Client Portfolio Manager, is joined by Retired Vice Admiral Mark Norman to discuss Canada’s evolving defense landscape and why it matters in today’s geopolitical and investment environment. Drawing on decades of military leadership and policy experience, the conversation […]

Dear Unitholders, The Pender Alternative Arbitrage Fund and the Pender Alternative Arbitrage Plus Fund were up 0.2% respectively1 in December 2025 while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 1.3%2. For the full year of 2025 the Funds were up 5.0% and 5.9% respectively    while the HFRI ED: Merger Arbitrage Index (USD) returned 10.3%. […]