AL-SALAM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2018

AL-SALĀM REIT ANNUAL REPORT 2018 47 Accessibility of Information The accessibility for retail investors to the management of the Manager may not be easily available in comparison to institutions investors. We recognise the growing sophistication of retail investors leading to higher expectation of higher accessibility of information from this group of stakeholders. The existing communication channels for retail investors include the following: 1) Corporate Website & Investor Relation Portal (www.alsalamreit.com.my) 2) Annual Report 3) IR enquiry Media Relations Media have an important role in providing information which is the key to an eicient market operation and thus plays a critical role in all aspects of business, commerce and industry. The Manager is aware of the important role played by the media in shaping the present and future image of the Fund and always opens its door to interact with media at all times. Exhibition The Manager is committed to increase awareness on Al-Salām REIT among public and local investors. Participation in the various exhibitions aimed to expose the variety of investments and include awareness of the public about the legitimate investment products in Malaysia. This is a great channel to communicate with investors as the exhibitions were attended by government institutions and NGOs as well as from the mass public. Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA) Al-Salām is an active member of the Malaysian REIT Managers Association since 2009. The Manager took the opportunity attending the quarterly meetings and the annual general meeting to exchange views with other members and planning concerted eforts to promote M-REITs industry to both domestic and foreign investors. Research Coverage During the inancial year Al-Salām REIT is covered by the following research house: R esearch House Date of Report Recommendation Target Price Maybank Investment Bank 22 Feb 2018 Hold RM1.00 Maybank Investment Bank 24 May 2018 Hold RM0.90 Maybank Investment Bank 5 Oct 2018 Hold RM0.90 Maybank Investment Bank 10 Dec 2018 Hold RM0.85