TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 18, 2012) - Canadian Banc Corp ("The Company") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.05313 (4.25% annualized based on the original issue price of $15.00 per share) for each Class A share. The rate reflects the distribution policy of Canadian prime rate (3.00% as at December 14, 2012) plus 1.25% annually. The Company also declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.04167 (5.00% annualized) for each Preferred share which reflects the distribution policy of prime rate plus 0.75% annually. An annual Class A payment of 4.25% and a Preferred share payment of 5.00% are the minimum payments as per the distribution policy. Distributions are payable January 10, 2013 to shareholders on record as of December 31, 2012.
Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $6.44 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $4.15 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $10.59 per share.
The Company invests in a portfolio of six publicly traded Canadian Banks as follows: Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto-Dominion Bank. Shares held within the portfolio are expected to range between 5-20% in weight but may vary at any time. To generate additional returns above the dividend income earned on the portfolio, The Company will engage in a selective covered call writing program.
Distribution Details: | |
Class A Share (BK) | $0.05313 |
Preferred Share (BK.PR.A) | $0.04167 |
Ex-Dividend Date: | December 27, 2012 |
Record Date: | December 31, 2012 |
Payable Date: | January 10, 2013 |
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