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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/18/13 -- 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 February 8, 2013 to shareholders on record as of January 31, 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.

Distribution Details:Class I Preferred Share (XMF.PR.B)  $0.03125Ex-Dividend Date:                   January 29, 2013Record Date:                        January 31, 2013Payable Date:                       February 8, 2013