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

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 January 10, 2019 to shareholders on record as at December 31, 2018.

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:	December 28, 2018
Record Date:	December 31, 2018
Payable Date:	January 10, 2019

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