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Primaris Retail REIT Announces May Distribution

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:46:36 GMT

Marketwire - Primaris Retail REIT (TSX:PMZ.UN) announces today its May 2009 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.1016.

RealUp Announces Partnership with TCN Worldwide

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:13:53 GMT

Business Wire - RealUp, an information and marketing service for commercial real estate, announced a new partnership agreement with TCN Worldwide, an international commercial real estate consortium.

Cominar REIT - Sustained Growth in the First Quarter of 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:37 GMT

CNW Group - Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust ("Cominar" or the "REIT") announces solid growth in the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Sales 9,367mn Yen YY-30.3% / Ordinary Income -3,250mn Yen QTR Results of Ascot Corp.(eol News)

Wed, 13 May 2009 01:00:22 GMT

Business Wire - Ascot Corp.(JASDAQ:3264) News:

Neuberger Berman Dividend Advantage Fund Inc. Announces Quarterly Distribution and Reduction in Distribution Rate

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:49:15 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Neuberger Berman Dividend Advantage Fund Inc. (AMEX: NDD) (the “Fund” or “NDD”) has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.065 per share, which represents a $0.045 reduction per share.

ELS Declares Second Quarter Dividend

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:19:20 GMT

Business Wire - Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE:ELS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.25 per share, representing, on an annualized basis, a dividend of $1.00 per share.

Huntingdon REIT reports 2009 first quarter results

Tue, 12 May 2009 21:00:18 GMT

CNW Group - Huntingdon Real Estate Investment Trust ("HREIT") (TSX: HNT.UN) today reported its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and Equity One Settle Proxy Contest

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:32:36 GMT

Business Wire - Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) ("Ramco-Gershenson") and Equity One, Inc. (NYSE:EQY) (“Equity One”) today announced that they have reached an agreement to settle the proxy contest in connection with Ramco-Gershenson’s 2009 annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 10, 2009.

Kite Realty Group Announces Quarterly Cash Distribution

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:15:34 GMT

Business Wire - Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.06 per common share for the quarter ending June 30, 2009 to shareholders of record as of July 7, 2009.

Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:44:40 GMT

Business Wire - Vestin Realty Mortgage II, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRTB) reported a net loss for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 of approximately $6.4 million, or ($0.46) per share, on revenues of approximately $2.1 million, compared with net income of approximately $3.3 million or $0.22 per share on revenues of approximately $7.2 million in the comparable period in 2008.

Royal Host REIT Announces Distribution of $0.055 to Unitholders

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:39:05 GMT

Marketwire - Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust ("Royal Host") (TSX:RYL.UN) (TSX:RYL.DB.B) (TSX:RYL.DB.C) (TSX:RYL.DB.D) has declared a distribution of $0.055 per unit, payable June 17, 2009, to Unitholders of record on May 29, 2009.

Rockwood Capital Names Frank Orioli Managing Director

Tue, 12 May 2009 13:17:03 GMT

Business Wire - Rockwood Capital, LLC, the private real estate investment company, today announced that veteran real estate investment professional Frank J. Orioli has joined Rockwood Capital as Managing Director, Transactions. In this capacity, Mr.

Whiterock REIT Completes $10 Million Public Equity Offering

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:54:28 GMT

CNW Group - Whiterock Real Estate Investment Trust ("Whiterock") announced today that it has closed its previously-announced public equity offering consisting of 680,000 trust units at a price of $14.80 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $10 million.

More Than 40 Orlando Area Properties to Be Offered at J. P. King Auction

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:43:38 GMT

Business Wire - J. P. King Auction Company, the nation’s leading real estate auction marketing...

Royal Host REIT Announces First Quarter Results

Tue, 12 May 2009 07:21:53 GMT

Marketwire - Royal Host Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:RYL.UN)(TSX:RYL.DB.B)(TSX:RYL.DB.C) (TSX:RYL.DB.D) ("Royal Host" or the "Trust") today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Gramercy Capital Corp. Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:15:22 GMT

Business Wire - Gramercy Capital Corp. (NYSE: GKK):

American Campus Communities, Inc. Announces Closing of Common Stock Offering

Mon, 11 May 2009 22:15:26 GMT

Business Wire - American Campus Communities, Inc. (NYSE:ACC), one of the nation's largest developers, owners and managers of high-quality student housing properties, today announced the closing of a public offering of 9,775,000 shares of its common stock at a price of $21.25 per share, which includes 1,275,000 shares issued as a result of the underwriters' exercise of their over-allotment option in full at the closing.

ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund IGR Declares Monthly Distribution for May

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:58:01 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Trustees of the ING Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:IGR) (the “Fund”), which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “IGR”, declared a monthly distribution of $0.045 per share for the month of May 2009.

Hospitality Properties Trust Announces 2009 First Quarter Results

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:56:27 GMT

Business Wire - Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE: HPT) today announced its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.

ING Clarion Real Estate Income Fund IIA Declares Monthly Distribution for May

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:48:48 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Trustees of the ING Clarion Real Estate Income Fund (NYSE:IIA) (the “Fund”), which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “IIA”, declared a monthly distribution of $0.045 per share for the month of May 2009.

Retrocom Mid-Market REIT Announces May 2009 Monthly Distribution

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:43:44 GMT

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William Lyon Homes Announces First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Mon, 11 May 2009 21:21:17 GMT

Business Wire - William Lyon Homes expects to release first quarter 2009 earnings results on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, before the market opens.

SL Green Realty Corp. Announces Reduction Of Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Mon, 11 May 2009 20:46:56 GMT

Business Wire - SL Green Realty Corp. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SLG) today announced that its board of directors has determined that contingent upon completion of the public offering of common stock announced today, the Company is reducing the quarterly per share common stock dividend from $0.375, or $1.50 on an annual basis, to $0.10, or $0.40 on an annual basis.

Camden Property Trust Announces Closing of Common Share Offering

Mon, 11 May 2009 20:43:35 GMT

Business Wire - Camden Property Trust (NYSE: CPT) today announced the closing of a public offering of 10,350,000 common shares at a price of $27.50 per share, which includes 1,350,000 shares issued as a result of the underwriters' exercise of their over-allotment option in full at the closing.

SL Green Realty Corp. Announces Commencement of Public Offering of Common Stock

Mon, 11 May 2009 20:38:21 GMT

Business Wire - SL Green Realty Corp. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SLG) today announced that it has commenced a public offering of 14,500,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the Company expects to grant to the underwriters for the public offering an option for 30 days to purchase up to 2,175,000 additional shares of common stock to cover overallotments, if any. Merrill Lynch & Co. will serve as the book-running manager for the offering.

Dundee REIT reports Q1 profit of $3.9 million, up from year ago

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:54:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Dundee Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:D.UN) said Monday that it earned a first-quarter profit of $3.9 million, up from $2.7 million a year ago.

Dundee REIT Posts 18% Increase in Q1 Adjusted Funds From Operations Per Unit

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:47:51 GMT

Marketwire - This news release contains forward looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release.

Bimini Capital Management Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:22:53 GMT

Business Wire - Bimini Capital Management, Inc. (OTCBB: BMNM):

Questions That Attendees May Want to Ask at the Pershing Square Town Hall

Mon, 11 May 2009 15:07:05 GMT

Business Wire - Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has suggested some questions that those attending today’s Pershing Square town hall may want to ask.

Liberty International Underwriters Broadens Construction Capabilities

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:11:32 GMT

Business Wire - Liberty International Underwriters - a division of Liberty Mutual Group - has named Tim Kania as senior vice president of construction for its North and South America operations.

HCP Closes $440 Million Equity Offering

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:26:11 GMT

Business Wire - HCP (NYSE:HCP) announced that it has successfully completed its $440 million public offering of 20.7 million shares of common stock at a price per share of $21.25, which includes 2.7 million shares sold to the underwriters upon exercise of their option to purchase additional shares.

Inland Real Estate Corporation Announces Common Stock Offering

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:49:44 GMT

Business Wire - Inland Real Estate Corporation (NYSE:IRC) (the “Company”) today announced that it intends to offer 14.0 million shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering pursuant to the Company’s shelf registration statement filed with the U.S.

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust - 2009 First Quarter Results Webcast and Conference Call - May 14, 2009

Mon, 11 May 2009 10:00:21 GMT

CNW Group - Notification of 2009 First Quarter Results Webcast and Conference Call event:

LTC Announces First Quarter Operating Results

Fri, 08 May 2009 21:56:31 GMT

Business Wire - LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE:LTC) released results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and announced that net income allocable to common stockholders for the first quarter was $8.0 million or $0.35 per diluted share which includes $0.6 million related to the repurchase of 109,484 share of preferred stock, as described below, and $0.2 million related to the prepayment of a mortgage loan.

Gramercy Capital Corp. To Release First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on May 11, 2009

Fri, 08 May 2009 21:01:10 GMT

Business Wire - Gramercy Capital Corp. (NYSE: GKK), an integrated commercial real estate finance and property investment company organized as a real estate investment trust, announced today that it will release earnings for the first quarter 2009 on Monday, May 11, 2009.

BRT Realty Trust Announces Results of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended March 31, 2009

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:06:17 GMT

Business Wire - BRT Realty Trust (NYSE:BRT) today reported its results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2009.

Annaly Capital Management Releases Monthly Commentary for April

Fri, 08 May 2009 19:50:43 GMT

Business Wire - Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) (“Annaly” or “the Company”) released its monthly commentary for April.

Entertainment Properties Trust CEO to Appear on CNBCs Closing Bell

Fri, 08 May 2009 17:23:29 GMT

Business Wire - Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE: EPR), today announced that the company’s President and CEO, David M.

InnVest REIT first quarter loss edges higher to $15.4 million from $15.1 million

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:44:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:INN.UN), a Toronto-based hotel operator, reported slightly higher net losses in the tradionally weak first quarter as revenues were hit by the recession.

Vornado Realty L.P. Announces Completion of Cash Tender Offer For Its 4.50% Notes due 2009, 4.75% Notes due 2010 and 5.60% Notes due 2011

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:09:32 GMT

Business Wire - Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Company”), the operating partnership through which Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) conducts its business and holds substantially all of its assets, today announced that it has completed its previously announced cash tender offer for any and all of its $154,910,000 principal amount of outstanding 4.50% Notes due 2009 (CUSIP No. 929043AB3) (the “2009 Notes”), $177,205,000 principal amount of outstanding 4.75% Notes due 2010 (CUSIP No. 929042AB5) (the “2010 Notes”), and $204,811,000 principal amount of outstanding 5.60% Notes due 2011 (CUSIP No. 929043AD9) (the “2011 Notes” and together with the 2009 Notes and the 2010 Notes, the “Securities”).

Canadian REIT first quarter profits rise to $28.9 million from $18.2 million

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:01:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REF.UN), a Toronto-based property owner, reports its net profits in the first quarter rose to $28.9 million from $18.2 million a year earlier.

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Extends $100 Million Unsecured Term Loan to November 2011

Fri, 08 May 2009 14:35:39 GMT

Business Wire - Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) (NYSE:WRE) announced today that it entered into an agreement on May 7, 2009 to modify its $100 million unsecured term loan with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association to extend the maturity date from February 19, 2010 to November 1, 2011.

United Capital Corp. Reports First Quarter Results

Fri, 08 May 2009 13:19:24 GMT

Business Wire - United Capital Corp. (NYSE Amex: AFP) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 (see Table attached).

InnVest REIT reports first quarter results

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:30 GMT

CNW Group - InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust ("InnVest", the "REIT" or the "Trust") (TSX: INN.UN) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Newcastle Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:02:29 GMT

Business Wire - Newcastle Investment Corp. (NYSE: NCT):

Bently Holdings Announces Brokers Open at Belvedere Place

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:27:53 GMT

Business Wire - Bently Holdings will be hosting an exclusive showcase of Belvedere Place on May 14th, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. on the building’s 3rd floor– brokers will enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and find out why this is Marin’s most innovative place to do business in Marin.

The Brokers Open at Bently Reserve

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:27:39 GMT

Business Wire - Bently Holdings will be hosting an exclusive open house at the legendary Bently Reserve – brokers will enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and find out why this is San Francisco’s smartest place to do business.

Public Storage Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009

Thu, 07 May 2009 23:51:42 GMT

Business Wire - Public Storage (NYSE:PSA) announced today operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Ventas Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.5125 Per Share

Thu, 07 May 2009 22:25:07 GMT

Business Wire - Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) said today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.5125 per share, payable in cash on June 30, 2009 to stockholders of record on June 9, 2009.

Certain DWS Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Distributions

Thu, 07 May 2009 21:43:26 GMT

Business Wire - The DWS closed-end funds listed below announced today regular monthly distributions.

Pacific Office Properties Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Thu, 07 May 2009 21:07:33 GMT

Business Wire - Pacific Office Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PCE), a West Coast office REIT, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

FelCor Reports First Quarter Results

Thu, 07 May 2009 21:01:25 GMT

Business Wire - FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today reported operating results for the first quarter and year ended March 31, 2009.

Crombie REIT first quarter net profit rises to $4.2 million from $2.8 million

Thu, 07 May 2009 20:37:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - STELLARTON, N.S. - Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CRR.UN) reported its first quarter net profits rose to $4.2 million from $2.8 million.

Primaris Retail REIT Announces First Quarter Results

Thu, 07 May 2009 20:01:12 GMT

Marketwire - Primaris Retail REIT (TSX:PMZ.UN) is reporting stable operating results and continued strong liquidity.

Wilshire Finance Partners Reports High Yields for Investors During First Year of Operation

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:08:59 GMT

Business Wire - Wilshire Finance Partners’ annual audit of its Wilshire Income Fund II demonstrated that investors realized a yield of 9.91 percent in 2008, the company’s first year of operation, according to CEO Thomas OBryon.