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<strong>REIT</strong> means greater<br />

yields for investors<br />

Due to their stock market listing, <strong>REIT</strong> shares can be<br />

bought and sold quickly and easily without expense<br />

surcharges. An investment in <strong>REIT</strong>s is therefore<br />

more flexible than, for example, a direct investment<br />

in properties. In addition, <strong>REIT</strong>s have a payout ratio<br />

established by law of at least 90% of the profit for<br />

the financial year un<strong>der</strong> commercial law. The earnings<br />

originate mainly from rental incomes agreed<br />

for the long-term. As <strong>REIT</strong>s are tax-exempt at company<br />

level, the distribution potential is greater than<br />

with a company liable for tax un<strong>der</strong> otherwise identical<br />

conditions.<br />

reit means greater<br />

yields for investors<br />

Furthermore, in the distribution of profit,<br />

HAMBORNER <strong>REIT</strong> <strong>AG</strong> is geared to the funds<br />

from operations (FFO), the ratio for the opera-<br />

tional development of the company. You will find<br />

the calculation of the FFO on page 26 of this<br />

<strong>annual</strong> <strong>report</strong>.<br />

<strong>annual</strong> <strong>report</strong> <strong>2009</strong> | <strong>Hamborner</strong> reit ag<br />

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