Plaza Retail REIT Announces May 2025 Distribution
FREDERICTON, NB, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Plaza Retail REIT ("Plaza") (TSX: PLZ.UN) today announced its May 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.02333 per unit ($0.28 annualized). The May distribution will be payable on June 16, 2025 to unitholders of record as at May 30, 2025.
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Plaza is an open-ended real estate investment trust and is a leading retail property owner and developer, focused on Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Plaza's portfolio at March 31, 2025 includes interests in 211 properties totaling approximately 8.9 million square feet across Canada and additional lands held for development. Plaza's portfolio largely consists of open-air centres and stand-alone small box retail outlets and is predominantly occupied by national tenants with a focus on the essential needs, value and convenience market segments. For more information, please visit www.plaza.ca.
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