Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. receives a positive ruling to convert to a REIT

FREDERICTON, March 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Plazacorp Retail Properties Ltd. ("Plazacorp" or the "Company") (TSXV: PLZ) is pleased to announce that it received a positive ruling from Canada Revenue Agency in respect of converting from a mutual fund corporation to a real estate investment trust ("REIT") structure on a tax-deferred basis.

Completion of this conversion will occur this year and will be subject to shareholder approval. Further details will be provided to shareholders in due course.

Michael Zakuta, Plazacorp's President and CEO said, "We are excited about this conversion to a REIT. A ruling request was initially submitted to CRA two years ago and we have finally been successful in obtaining a ruling that will permit us to meet our goals. The REIT structure is certainly the more conventional and tax efficient way for investors to hold an interest in real estate today and, for that reason, we believe that this conversion will be beneficial for our shareholders."

Plazacorp acquires, develops and redevelops unenclosed and enclosed retail real estate throughout Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario, which are predominantly occupied by national tenants (approximately 90% of the total). The Company's portfolio includes interests in 118 properties totaling 5.2 million square feet and additional lands held for development. These include properties directly held by Plazacorp, its subsidiaries and through joint ventures.

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SOURCE PLAZACORP RETAIL PROPERTIES LTD.

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