FlexShares® Announces Liquidation of an Exchange Traded Fund

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust's FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds announced the liquidation and termination of the FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index Fund (Ticker: IQDE) (the “Fund”). Prior to and through the close of regular trading (the “Close of Trading”) on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”) on or about January 21, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), the Fund will undertake the process of closing down and liquidating its portfolio. The Fund will discontinue accepting.

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