Copernican World Financial Infrastructure Trust Announces Anticipated Distribution for 2013

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TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Copernican World Financial Infrastructure Trust (TSX: CIW.UN) (the "Fund") is pleased to announce that its quarterly cash distribution for 2013 will be $0.05 per unit of the Fund or $0.20 per annum.

The Fund determines annually its anticipated quarterly distribution target for the following year. The distribution rate was determined based upon prevailing market conditions and the Manager's estimate of distributable cash flow for the 12 months ending December 31, 2013. This represents an annual yield of 2.96% based on a market price of $6.75 per unit on January 30, 2013.

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