Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited, the management company of Signature Residency REIT, has announced a final cash dividend of Rs. 0.50 per unit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. The announcement was made following a Board of Directors meeting held on October 8, 2026. 2853588
The dividend represents 5% of the unit value and is the key distribution announced alongside the REIT’s annual financial results. The company stated that no bonus shares, right shares or other corporate actions were recommended. 2853588
Financial Position Shows Strong Asset Growth
According to the financial statements, Signature Residency REIT reported total assets of approximately Rs. 1.97 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with Rs. 1.36 billion a year earlier. Cash and bank balances also increased substantially, reaching Rs. 563.7 million, up from Rs. 425.5 million in June 2025.
However, the REIT’s net asset value per unit declined to Rs. 10.52, compared with Rs. 12.14 in the previous year. The unit holders’ fund stood at approximately Rs. 347.0 million at the end of the financial year. 2853588
Profit Declines Sharply
The income statement reflects a challenging year for the scheme. Signature Residency REIT reported profit after taxation of Rs. 12.238 million for FY2026, compared with Rs. 99.835 million in FY2025.
The reduction was mainly reflected in the scheme’s operating performance. The REIT reported an operating loss of approximately Rs. 29.479 million, while other income of Rs. 46.931 million helped the scheme finish the year with a positive profit before and after taxation. Earnings per unit fell to Rs. 0.3708, compared with Rs. 3.0253 a year earlier. 2853588
Cash Flow Remains Positive
Despite the decline in reported profit, the REIT generated Rs. 204.2 million in net cash flows from operating activities during FY2026. After a Rs. 66 million dividend payment to unit holders, the scheme recorded a net increase of Rs. 138.2 million in cash and cash equivalents.
As a result, cash and cash equivalents increased from Rs. 425.5 million to Rs. 563.7 million during the year. 2853588
Dividend Payment Timeline
The final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per unit will be paid to eligible unit holders whose names appear in the register on October 21, 2026. The transfer books will remain closed from October 22 to October 24, 2026, with both days inclusive, according to the company’s announcement. 2853588
The annual report for the year ended June 30, 2026, is also scheduled to be transmitted through PUCARS within the specified timeframe.
Overall Outlook
Signature Residency REIT’s FY2026 results present a mixed picture. While profitability and earnings per unit declined significantly from the previous year, the scheme ended the period with higher assets, stronger cash reserves and positive operating cash generation. The declaration of a final Rs. 0.50-per-unit cash dividend also provides a direct distribution to eligible unit holders.
For investors, the latest results highlight the importance of looking beyond headline profit figures and considering cash generation, asset values, liabilities and distributions when assessing the REIT’s financial position.
