Corporate
Governance Report
UNITHOLDERS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Unitholders’ Rights
Principle 14: Treat all Unitholders fairly and equitably,
and should recognise, protect and facilitate the exercise of
Unitholders’ rights, and continually review and update such
governance arrangements
Communications with Unitholders
Principle 15: Actively engage Unitholders and put in place an
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fair communication with Unitholders Conduct of Unitholders’
Meetings
Principle 16: Greater Unitholders’ participation at annual
general meetings and the opportunity to communicate views
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and transparent communication with Unitholders, the
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has developed a disclosure policy, which requires timely
and full disclosure of financial reports and all material
information relating to IREIT by way of public releases or
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also be posted on IREIT’s website at
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IREIT’s website also has the option for visitors to subscribe
for a free email alert service on public materials released
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for analysts and media, which generally coincide with the
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and made available on IREIT’s website.
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investor corporate day events. In compliance with the
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with Unitholders.
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circular containing details of the matters proposed for the
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questions and concerns of Unitholders.
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of the resolution by poll.
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put forth any questions and clarify any issues they may
have with the Board, management or external auditors
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standing of IREIT.
Whistle-Blowing Policy
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providing an avenue for its employees and external parties
to raise concerns about possible improprieties in matters of
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will be treated fairly and protected from reprisal. External
parties are able to lodge their concerns via IREIT’s website
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follow-up actions are carried out, if needed.
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