TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/18/12 -- New Commerce Split declares its monthly distribution of $0.03125 per share ($0.375 annually) for Class I Preferred shareholders. Distributions are payable January 10, 2013 to shareholders on record as of December 31, 2012. The Class I Preferred share dividends are paid at an annual rate of 7.50% based on the $5 notional issue price.

New Commerce Split invests in common shares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a Canadian financial institution.

Distribution Details:                                                       
Class I Preferred Share (YCM.PR.A)            $0.03125                      
Ex-Dividend Date:                             December 27, 2012             
Record Date:                                  December 31, 2012             
Payable Date:                                 January 10, 2013