Commerce Split: Monthly Dividend Declared for Class I and Class II Preferred Shares

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/19/16 -- New Commerce Split (The "Company") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.02500 per share ($0.30 annually), for Class I Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.A), and $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class II Preferred shareholders (YCM.PR.B). The Class I Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 6.00% based on the $5 repayment amount. Class II Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on their $5 repayment amount. Distributions are payable November 10, 2016 to shareholders on record as at October 31, 2016.

The Company invests in common shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a Canadian financial institution.

Distribution Details

Class I Preferred Share (YCM.PR.A)                       $0.02500

Class II Preferred Share (YCM.PR.B)                      $0.03125

Ex-Dividend Date:                                October 27, 2016

Record Date:                                     October 31, 2016

Payable Date:                                   November 10, 2016

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