TORONTO, March 9, 2016 /CNW/ - CIBC announced today that Victor Dodig, President and CEO, will exercise 13,689 options issued on Dec 5, 2011, with an exercise price of $71.56. Mr. Dodig intends to donate the proceeds, net of taxes and fees, to the United Way of Toronto.

Following the exercising of these options, Mr. Dodig will continue to exceed CIBC's share ownership guidelines as outlined in CIBC's proxy circular.

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