TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 18, 2012) - First Asset announces the following estimated regular distributions ("Estimated Regular Distributions") and estimated special distributions (if any) ("Estimated Special Distributions") for the year ending December 31, 2012. The final distribution amounts will be announced shortly after the year-end, and prior to payment, once each Fund's year-end tax position is finalized.
Estimated Regular Distributions
The following Estimated Regular Distributions will be paid in cash on or before January 15, 2013, to holders of record on December 31, 2012.
| Name |
|
TSX Symbol |
|
Estimated Regular Distribution (per unit) |
| First Asset Yield Opportunity Trust - Series A |
|
FAY.UN |
|
$ |
0.1458 |
| First Asset Yield Opportunity Trust - Series B |
|
FAY.U |
|
$ |
0.044 (USD) |
| First Asset Canadian REIT Income Fund |
|
RIT.UN |
|
$ |
0.05 |
| First Asset Pipes & Power Income Fund |
|
EWP.UN |
|
$ |
0.03 |
| Utility Split Trust - Capital Units |
|
UST.UN |
|
$ |
0.05 |
| Utility Split Trust - Preferred Shares |
|
UST.PR.B |
|
$ |
0.13125 |
| Triax Diversified High-Yield Trust |
|
TRH.UN |
|
$ |
0.07 |
| First Asset Diversified Convertible Debenture Fund |
|
DCD.UN |
|
$ |
0.30 |
| Preferred Share Investment Trust |
|
PSF.UN |
|
$ |
0.175 |
| CanBanc Income Corp. |
|
CIC |
|
$ |
0.175 |
| Can-60 Income Corp. |
|
CSY |
|
$ |
0.1625 |
| Canadian Advantaged Convertibles Fund |
|
ADC.UN |
|
$ |
0.15 |
| Can-Financials Income Corp. |
|
FIC |
|
$ |
0.15 |
| North American Advantaged Convertibles Fund |
|
NCD.UN |
|
$ |
0.125 |
| Canadian REIT Income Fund |
|
RIU.UN |
|
$ |
0.1375 |
| First Asset Canadian Dividend Opportunity Fund II |
|
DVF.UN |
|
$ |
0.04167 |
Estimated Special Distribution
The following Estimated Special Distribution will be paid in cash on or before January 15, 2013, to holders of record on December 31, 2012.
| Name |
|
TSX Symbol |
|
Estimated Special Distribution (per unit) |
| Canadian REIT Income Fund |
|
RIU.UN |
|
$ |
0.025 |
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