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Investor Relations Policy

1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose

As the manager of NTT DC REIT, NTT DC REIT Manager Pte. Ltd. (the "Manager") is committed to disclose material information in a timely, transparent and accurate manner to the investment community.

This Investor Relations ("IR") Policy establishes guidelines for the Manager to provide current and prospective investors with equal access to balanced information about NTT DC REIT to enable them to make well-informed investment decisions.

The Manager is committed to disclose information in accordance with the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") and the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance 2018.

1.2 Definitions
Term Definition
ARC Audit and Risk Committee of NTT DC REIT Manager Pte. Ltd.
Board Board of NTT DC REIT Manager Pte. Ltd.
Manager NTT DC REIT Manager Pte. Ltd.
2. Communication Guidelines
  1. 2.1
    The Manager endeavours to provide clear, fair and balanced disclosure of pertinent information to its Unitholders and the investment community in a timely and effective manner.
  2. 2.2
    The Manager will use clear language when communicating with the investment community and strives to provide a consistent level of disclosure.
  3. 2.3
    The Manager does not respond to rumours or market speculation. However, clarifications will be made promptly through announcements via SGXNet in the event that information or rumours indicate material information has been leaked, or they are false or inaccurate.
  4. 2.4
    The Manager observes a 'blackout period' two weeks before the release of NTT DC REIT's quarterly results and one month before the release of NTT DC REIT's full-year results. During the 'blackout period', the Manager will avoid commenting on industry outlook, NTT DC REIT's operational performance and financial results, unless such information has already been publicly disclosed.
  5. 2.5
    The Manager communicates only through designated spokespersons, who regularly engage Unitholders and the investment community to seek and understand their views, as well as to respond to enquiries.
  6. 2.6
    Employees who are not authorised spokespersons must not respond under any circumstances to inquiries from the investment community or media, unless specifically authorised by designated spokespersons. Any inquiry received should be directed to the IR department.
3. Communications with Unitholders and Investment Community
3.1 Communication Platforms

The Manager employs various platforms to effectively engage Unitholders and the investment community, these may include:

  • Annual General Meetings ("AGMs") and Extraordinary General Meetings ("EGMs");
  • Analysts' briefings;
  • One-on-one/group meetings or conference calls, investor luncheons, local/overseas roadshows and conferences;
  • Property tours;
  • Annual Reports, Sustainability Reports and other official publications;
  • Announcements, presentation slides and press releases; and
  • NTT DC REIT's corporate website.
3.2 Unitholders' Meetings

AGM would be held annually in July to provide a platform for Unitholders to interact with the Board and Management. At the AGM, the Manager will present the operating and financial performance as well as strategic directions of NTT DC REIT.

Unitholders will be sent a copy of the Notice of AGM/EGM, which lists all items of business to be transacted at the general meeting, within the required notice period prior to the AGM/EGM. The Notices of AGM/EGM will be announced via SGXNet and posted on NTT DC REIT's corporate website.

Unitholders may also download a copy of NTT DC REIT's Annual Report from its corporate website (printed copies of NTT DC REIT's Annual Report are available upon request).

The AGM/EGM will be held at a convenient location with access to public transportation, to facilitate and encourage Unitholders' participation. Unitholders who are unable to attend and vote at the AGM/EGM can appoint proxies to attend, speak and vote on their behalf.

3.3 Analysts and Investment Community

The Manager welcomes meeting requests from analysts and investors seeking a clearer understanding of NTT DC REIT's strategies, business and industry trends. Any discussions at such meetings will be based on publicly available information.

3.4 Results and Business Updates

In addition to the half-year and full year results announcements, the Manager provides voluntary business updates for the first and third quarters to keep Unitholders and the investment community informed of key developments. The Manager will make the relevant information and presentation materials available on SGXNET and its corporate website.

3.5 Annual Report and Sustainability Report
  • The Manager publishes an annual report to provide Unitholders and the investment community with a comprehensive overview of NTT DC REIT's strategies, operational and financial performance, key developments and market outlook.
  • The Manager also issues an annual sustainability report, outlining its material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, as well as its sustainability governance, management approach, and performance, in compliance with applicable regulations.
3.6 NTT DC REIT's Corporate Website

All media releases, financial results, annual reports, sustainability reports, SGXNet announcements and other corporate information relating to NTT DC REIT are posted on its corporate website and readily available to the general public.

3.7 Feedback and Enquiries

Unitholders can contact the IR Department via a dedicated email address: ap.ir-nttdcreit@global.ntt

Unitholders can contact our Unitholder Registrar at the following address:

Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd.
1 Harbourfront Avenue
#14-07 Keppel Bay Tower
Singapore 098632
T: (65) 6536 5355 | F: (65) 6438 8710

Unitholders with questions about their unitholdings can direct them to The Central Depository:

The Central Depository (Pte) Limited
9 North Buona Vista Drive
#01-19/20 The Metropolis
Singapore 138588
T: (65) 6535 7511
Email: asksgx@sgx.com
Website: www.sgx.com/cdp

4. Consistency with Laws and Regulations

This Document shall be read in conjunction with and subject to any relevant laws, regulations, rules, directives or guidelines that the SGX-ST, Monetary Authority of Singapore ("MAS") or any other relevant authorities may from time to time prescribe or issue on the receipt, retention and/or treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters or any matters governed by this Policy.

In the event that any policy herein is inconsistent or in conflict with any relevant laws, regulations, rules, directives or guidelines as prescribed by the SGX-ST, MAS, or any other relevant authorities (collectively "Relevant Regulations"), the Relevant Regulations shall prevail to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict.

5. IR Budget and Expenditure

Expenses related to IR activities, including but not limited to travel and associated expenditures, shall be planned and managed within the approved annual IR budget. All IR spending must adhere to principles of prudence, cost effectiveness, and alignment with the REIT's relevant policies.

Expenditures above the approved budget will require prior approval from the Chief Financial Officer. No commitments or bookings may be made until the necessary approval has been obtained.

6. Maintenance of the Policy

The Document Owner shall be responsible for ensuring the maintenance, regular review and updating of IR Policy. The IR Policy shall be reviewed and updated at least once a year or when there are any material changes. Revisions and amendments to the IR Policy can only be implemented with the approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Manager.