Dividend Distribution Announcement – NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF

Key Facts for Investors:

• Dividend Distribution: Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited has announced a dividend distribution of S$0.0111 per unit for the period from 1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024.
• Record Date: Investors holding units as of 16 September 2024 are eligible for the dividend.
• Distribution Breakdown:
  • Taxable Income: S$0.0020711 per unit
  • Capital Component: S$0.0003779 per unit
  • Tax-Exempt Income: S$0.0029578 per unit (no need to declare in Singapore tax returns)
  • Other Income and Gains: S$0.0056932 per unit

Special Notes for Investors:

• Qualifying foreign non-individual investors will have 10% tax deducted from their distributions, while other investors will face a 17% tax deduction.
• This distribution benefits from tax transparency treatment, with specific tax implications for different investor types.

Investor Action:

• No immediate actions mentioned other than noting the dividend record date and breakdown of tax treatment for their own tax purposes.

Important Dates:

• Record Date: 16 September 2024
• Dividend Period: 1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024
• Dividend Payment: Not specifically mentioned.