The Transfer Books and Register of Unit holders of Keppel REIT will be closed on 23 April 2013 for the purpose of determining the entitlement of holders of units in Keppel REIT to Keppel REIT's distribution of 0.62 cents per Unit for the period from 4 March 2013 to 31 March 2013 comprising of taxable income distribution of 0.35 cents per Unit; tax-exempt income distribution of 0.26 cents per Unit; and capital distribution of 0.01 cents per Unit. Unit holders whose securities accounts with The Central Depository (Pte) Limited are credited with Units at the Books Closure Date will be entitled to the Distribution to be paid on 28 May 2013.

Keppel REIT reported group earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported gross rent of SGD 40,685,000 compared with SGD 35,848,000 for the same period last year. Property income was SGD 41,432,000 compared with SGD 36,588,000 for the same period last year. Total return after tax attributable to unit holders was SGD 33,157,000 compared with SGD 28,502,000 for the same period last year. Net Property income was SGD 34,418,000 compared with SGD 28,509,000 for the same period last year. Net cash flow generated from operating activities was SGD 13,215,000 compared with SGD 16,125,000 for the same period last year.

Keppel REIT announce that its jointly owned property with Mirvac Group in Sydney, 8 Chifley Square, has signed on a new tenant, QBE Insurance Group. This brings the total pre-commitment at 8 Chifley Square to more than 56%. Under the 10 year lease agreement, QBE will occupy approximately 30,000 sf of prime office space on the top four levels of 8 Chifley Square. QBE joins leading law firm, Corrs Chambers West garth, which has also made 8 Chifley Square its preferred business address.