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| 1. | What type of business is DCT Industrial in? | | | DCT Industrial is a leading real estate company specializing in the ownership, acquisition, development and management of bulk distribution and light industrial properties. We have elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes. |
| 2. | What markets does DCT Industrial target? | | | DCT Industrial currently has 26 target markets throughout the U.S. To view a map and description of our target markets, please
click here. |
| 3. | What type of properties does DCT Industrial target? | | | The properties we target for acquisition or development are generally characterized by convenient access to major transportation arteries, proximity to densely populated markets and quality design standards that allow for easy reconfiguration of space. |
| 4. | What is SCLA? | | | SCLA is the Southern California Logistics Airport, DCT Industrial’s development
joint venture in California's Inland Empire, one of the most dynamic distribution
markets in the U.S. with access to ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach, and in
close proximity to major highway and railroad routes. Additional information can
be found on the SCLA
website. |
| 5. | Where is DCT Industrial’s stock traded? | | | DCT Industrial’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DCT.”
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| 6. | Is DCT Industrial listed on any indexes? | | | Yes, we are listed on the Dow Jones Wilshire REIT index, the Russell 2000, the FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT index, and the MSCI US Small Cap 1750 Index. |
| 7. | Where is the company incorporated? | | | DCT Industrial is incorporated in Maryland.
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| 8. | When did DCT Industrial begin trading? | | | DCT Industrial listed its stock on the New York Stock Exchange on December 13, 2006. |
| 9. | What is DCT Industrial’s fiscal year? | | | DCT Industrial follows a 12/31 fiscal year end.
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| 10. | What is a REIT? | | | A REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) is a company that owns, and in most cases, operates income-producing real estate such as apartments, shopping centers, offices, hotels and warehouses. Some REITs also engage in financing real estate.
To qualify as a REIT, a company must distribute at least 90 percent of its taxable income to its shareholders annually. A company that qualifies as a REIT is permitted to deduct dividends paid to its shareholders from its corporate taxable income. As a result, most REITs remit at least 100 percent of their taxable income to their shareholders and therefore owe no corporate tax. Taxes are paid by shareholders on the dividends received and any capital gains. Most states honor this federal treatment and also do not require REITs to pay state income tax. Like other businesses, but unlike partnerships, a REIT cannot pass any tax losses through to its investors. * For more information, please visit the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust's website.
* Source: NAREIT |
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Does DCT Industrial pay dividends?
| | | DCT Industrial currently pays dividends on a quarterly basis. Details can be found on our
Dividend Information page. |
| 12. | Does DCT Industrial Trust have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)? | | | Yes, our dividend reinvestment plan enables shareholders to purchase DCT Industrial Trust common shares automatically with your quarterly dividends. Existing shareholders can enroll on-line at www.stockbny.com under Shareholder Account Access - Online Enrollment.
For more information, please contact our transfer agent:
The Bank of New York
Investor Relations Department
P.O. Box 11258
Church Street Station
New York, New York 10286-1258
Tel: 1-866-485-0444
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| 13. | Who is DCT Industrial’s transfer agent?
| | | For registered shareholders who hold their stock certificate, our transfer agent is The Bank of New York. They can be reached by the following methods:
By phone:
Toll free 1-866-485-0444
International direct dialers 1-212-815-3700
Company #2625
By E-Mail:
shareowners@bankofny.com
By Mail:
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
c/o The Bank of New York
Church Street Station
P.O. Box 11002
New York, NY 10286-1002
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How do I change my mailing address?
| | | Beneficial shareholders who hold their stock in a brokerage account can contact their brokers.
Registered shareholders with paper stock certificates can contact our transfer agent, The Bank of New York:
By phone:
Toll free 1-866-485-0444
International direct dialers 1-212-815-3700
Company #2625
By E-Mail:
shareowners@bankofny.com
By Mail:
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
c/o The Bank of New York
Church Street Station
P.O. Box 11002
New York, NY 10286-1002
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| 15. | Who is DCT Industrial’s independent auditor? | | | DCT Industrial’s independent auditor is KPMG, LLP. |
| 16. | How many employees does DCT Industrial Trust have? | | | As of December 31, 2006, DCT Industrial had 64 full-time employees. |
| 17. | How can I be notified of new announcements from DCT Industrial? | | | You may sign up for
email alerts to be notified of any news, SEC filings and events. |
| 18. | When is your next earnings release scheduled? | | | Details of our upcoming earnings release can be found on our
News and Presentations page.
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| 19. | How can I obtain a copy of your annual report and proxy? | | | You can download an electronic copy of our annual report and/or proxy, or request that a paper copy be mailed to you by clicking
here. |
| 20. | Who should I contact if I have additional questions? | | | You may contact the Investor Relations department.
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