CAPITAMALL
TRUST (CMT) is the first listed Real Estate Investment
Trust (REIT) in Singapore. Launched in July 2002, this vehicle
invests in quality income-producing retail properties in
Singapore. Income is mostly derived from rental payments received
from a diverse range of local and international tenants.
CMT’s
portfolio is made up of five major shopping malls located
primarily in suburban areas, as well as an investment in
the Class E Bonds issued by a private retail property fund,
CapitaRetail Singapore Limited, whose investments are in three
other suburban malls.
As at 31 December 2004, CMT has consistently outperformed
distribution forecasts, achieving a total return of 105.11
percent since listing.
CMT is managed by an external manager, CapitaMall Trust Management
Limited, which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand
Limited, one of the largest listed property companies in Asia.
CMT will continue to explore yield-accretive acquisitions
and investments as well as constantly pioneer new streams of
income sources to maximise returns to Unitholders.
1 Based on total actual DPU of 20.9 cents
since the listing of CMT on 17 July 2002 and the Initial Public
Offering price of CMT units of S$0.96.