The transfer books and register of unitholders of Ascott Residence Trust will be closed on 8 February 2019 at 5.00 p.m. (the books closure date) to determine entitlements of holders of units in Ascott Reit to Ascott Reit's distribution of 3.966 cents per unit for the period from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018 (the Distribution). Unitholders whose securities accounts with The Central Depository (Pte) Limited are credited with Units as at the books closure date will be entitled to the Distribution to be paid on 28 February 2019.