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INVESTOR RELATIONS
Since A-REIT’s listing in November 2002, the Manager has
underpinned its corporate governance framework with four
guiding principles of Timeliness, Objectivity, Clarity and
Consistency. The objective is to ensure that its corporate
governance framework is comprehensive and that it meets the
prevailing best practices.
In addition to the conventional channels of communications,
such as investors’ meetings and briefngs (including non-deal
roadshows), teleconference, publications, annual reports and
A-REIT’s website, the Manager constantly seek out new and
more effcient channels to better reach out and engage with
stakeholders.
The commitment and effort in maintaining informative channels
of communication and adhering to the highest standards of timely
disclosure & transparency has gain recognition and accolades.
A-REIT’s Annual Report FY10/11 won the Bronze award in the REITs
& Business Trusts (Best Annual Report) category at the Singapore
Corporate Awards in July 2011. The Singapore Corporate Awards
seek to recognise and honour SGX-listed companies as well
as individuals who, through their corporate practices, have
helped to raise Singapore’s corporate disclosure standards and
corporate governance, showcase SGX-listed companies and
key decision makers who effectively implement and promote
corporate disclosure standards and corporate governance in their
companies as well as create a prestigious corporate event for
listed companies’ chief executive offcers, chief fnancial offcers,
directors and substantial shareholders to network, socialise and
share ideas and views on good corporate governance.
In October 2011, A-REIT was awarded the “Most Transparent
Company Award” in the REIT category in the SIAS’ investors’
choice award and earned a Merit Award in the Mature Markets –
Market Disclosure Category at the APREA Best Practices Award.
In December 2011, A-REIT also clinched the “Certifcate of
Excellence in Investor Relations” in the IR Magazine Awards
(South East Asia). This certifcate recognizes the signifcant efforts
the Managers’ has made throughout the year.
These accolades are a refection of the recognition by investors,
locally and internationally, of A-REIT in the various aspects of
corporate governance and management.
The Manager will continue to communicate corporate information
on A-REIT on a proactive basis, including announcements,
corporate earnings results to investor & media relation to drive
awareness and promote interest in A-REIT through various
platforms.
ASCENDAS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
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