Income STREAMS III: Monthly Distribution Declared for Equity Dividend Share

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 18, 2012) - The Board of Directors of Income STREAMS III ("IS STREAMS") declares its regular monthly distribution of $0.0875 per Equity Dividend Share STQ. Distributions are payable January 10, 2013 to shareholders on record as of December 31, 2012.

Since inception Equity Dividend shareholders have received total distributions of $12.04 per share inclusive of this distribution.

The managed portfolio (the managed portion of the assets of IS STREAMS not subject to the Capital Yield share repayment forward contract) is invested primarily in a diversified portfolio of companies included in the S&P 500 and the S&P/TSX 60. To provide additional returns above the dividend and interest income earned on the managed portfolio, a covered call writing program generates option premium income on stocks held in the portfolio.

Distribution Details:                                                       
Distribution per Equity Dividend Share (STQ.E)    $ 0.0875                  
Ex-Dividend Date:                                 December 27, 2012         
Record Date:                                      December 31, 2012         
Payable Date:                                     January 10, 2013          

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Income STREAMS III
Investor Relations
416-304-4443, toll free at 1-877-4-Quadra (1-877-478-2372)
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