Press Release:

TSX SYMBOLS: BK, BK.PR.A

SUBJECT: DIV

Canadian Banc Corp Regular Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A and Preferred Share TORONTO, ONTARIO - January 18, 2013 / Marketwire: 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 January 15,

2013) 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 February 8, 2013 to shareholders on record as of January 31,
2013.
Since inception Class A shareholders have received a total of $6.50 per share and Preferred shareholders have received a total of $4.19 per share inclusive of this distribution, for a combined total of $10.69 per unit.
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:

January 29, 2013

Record Date:

January 31, 2013

Payable Date:

February 8, 2013

For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll free at 1-877-4-Quadra
(1-877-478-2372), or visit www.primerateplus.com.

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