Element Financial to Be Added to FTSE Global Equity Index Series

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 6, 2014) - Element Financial Corporation (TSX:EFN) ("Element" or "the Company"), one of North America's leading equipment finance companies, today confirmed that subsequent to the FTSE North America Regional Index Review announced on March 5, 2014, the Company's common shares will be added to the FTSE Global Equity Index Series effective after the close of business on Friday, March 21, 2014.

About Element Financial Corporation

With total assets of more than $4 billion, Element Financial Corporation is one of North America's leading equipment finance companies. Element operates across North America in five verticals of the equipment finance market - Commercial Finance, Vendor Finance, Aviation Finance, Railcar Finance and Fleet Management.