Top 10 Split Trust (the "Fund") (TSX:TXT.PR.A)(TSX:TXT.UN) announces results for
the six months ended June 30, 2012. The net decrease in net assets from
operations amounted to $(0.2) million or $(0.16) per unit. Net assets were
$13.56 per Combined Security, net of distributions to securityholders in the
amounts of $0.39 per Preferred Security and $0.06 per Capital Unit.


The Fund investment objectives for the Capital Units are (i) to provide holders
of Capital Units, upon redemption, with the benefit of any capital appreciation
in the market price of the securities in the Financial Portfolio and (ii) to pay
quarterly distributions to holders of Capital Units in an amount targeted to be
7.5% per annum of the net asset value of the Fund. The Fund's investment
objectives for the Preferred Securities are (i) to pay holders of Preferred
Securities fixed quarterly cash interest payments of 6.25% per annum on the
$12.50 principal amount of a Preferred Security and (ii) to repay the principal
amount of $12.50 per Preferred Security on termination of the Fund.


The Fund employs a proprietary investment strategy, Strathbridge Selective
Overwriting ("SSO"), to enhance the income generated by the portfolio and to
reduce volatility. In addition, the Fund may write cash covered put options in
respect of securities in which it is permitted to invest.


The Fund's investment portfolio is managed by its investment manager,
Strathbridge Asset Management Inc. The Fund's Preferred Securities and Capital
Units are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TXT.PR.A and TXT.UN
respectively.




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Selected Financial Information: ($ Millions)                               
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Statement of Financial Operations                                          
For the six months ended June 30, 2012                                     
(Unaudited)                                                                
                                                                           
Revenue                                           $     0.5                
Expenses                                               (0.2)               
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Net Investment Income                             $     0.3                
Net Gain on Investments                                 0.1                
Preferred Security Interest                            (0.6)               
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Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations        $    (0.2)               
                                                                           
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For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416.681.3966, toll
free at 1.800.725.7172 or visit www.strathbridge.com.


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Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past
performance may not be repeated.
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