Premium Income Corporation Announces Year End Results

Premium Income Corporation (TSX:PIC.A)(TSX:PIC.PR.A) today announces results for the year ended October 31, 2012. Net investment income before distributions amounted to $6.3 million or $0.66 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one Class A share and one Preferred Share. Distributions to shareholders amounted to $0.86 per Preferred share, and $0.81 per Class A share.

Premium Income Corporation is a mutual fund corporation, which invests in the common shares of Bank of Montreal, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, and the Toronto Dominion Bank. The Fund employs a proprietary investment strategy, Strathbridge Selective Overwriting, to enhance the income generated by the Portfolio and to reduce volatility. In addition, the Fund may write cash covered put options in respect of securities in which it is permitted to invest.

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Selected Financial Information: ($ Millions)        
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Statement of Financial Position                2012 
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Assets                                   $    197.8 
Liabilities                                   145.2 
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Equity                                   $     52.6 
                                                    
Statement of Operations                             
Revenue                                  $      8.7 
Expenses                                       (2.4)
Preferred Share Distributions                  (8.2)
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Net Investment Loss                            (1.9)
Net Gain on Investments                         7.1 
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Net Income                                      5.2 
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For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416.681.3966, toll free at 1.800.725.7172 or visit www.strathbridge.com.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Contacts: Strathbridge Asset Management Inc. Aaron Ho Vice-President, Finance 416.681.3966; 1.800.725.7172 Strathbridge Asset Management Inc. 121 King Street West, Suite 2600 Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3T9 416.681.3966; [e-mail] www.strathbridge.com