TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 18, 2013) - M Split Corp. ("M Split") declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders. Distributions are payable May 10, 2013 to shareholders on record as of April 30, 2013. The Class I Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on the $5 notional issue price.

M Split invests in common shares of Manulife Financial Corporation, the largest life insurer in Canada offering financial products and wealth management services.