Steady Performance, Steady Payouts from Paradigm REIT

In an era where volatility dominates headlines, Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (“Paradigm REIT”) is quickly earning a reputation for reliability. Backed by three prime suburban malls: Bukit Tinggi Shopping Centre, Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya, and Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, the REIT’s maiden results demonstrate its ability to deliver consistent earnings and distributions, supported by near-full occupancy and prudent financial management.

‌Half-Yearly Distributions: Predictable as a Fixed Deposit

What sets Paradigm REIT apart for retail investors is its clear half-yearly payout schedule, mirroring the rhythm of a fixed deposit. The Manager has committed to distributing at least 90% of the REIT’s distributable income for each six-month period ending 30 June and 31 December every financial year.

‌That means the first distribution, covering the period 10 June – 31 December 2025, will be paid by end-February 2026, following Chinese New Year 2026[WY1] . It’s a festive “ang pow” investors can plan for. The second distribution will follow about six months later, reinforcing the REIT’s image as a predictable, income-paying vehicle that complements traditional fixed-income instruments.

‌Solid Debut with Figures to Match Forecasts

Although Paradigm REIT’s first reporting period covered just 21 days (from 10 June to 30 June 2025), the results already mirrored expectations. The REIT recorded revenue of RM13.17 million, net property income (NPI) of RM9.26 million, and profit after tax (PAT) of RM6.51 million, translating to distributable income (DI) of RM6.63 million, or 0.41 sen per unit. These were closely aligned with the prospectus forecasts, with marginal variance of less than 1%, underscoring resilience and operational discipline.

‌On an IPO fund size of 1.6 billion units, the prospectus implies a forecast DPU of 5.77 sen for FY2025 (covering 294 days forecast period). Annualising this suggests potential DPU of around 7.16 sen[WY2] . At a current unit price of about RM0.980, the forward distribution yield implied by the ~7.16 sen annualised DPU is about 7.3%–7.4%. The current price therefore enhances the effective yield while investors wait for the scheduled distributions.

‌Anchored by High Occupancy and Diversified Strengths

Paradigm REIT’s stability is underpinned by a robust occupancy profile averaging 99% across its portfolio. In this short period alone, PM JB contributed approximately 52% of total revenue (RM6.8 million), followed by PM PJ (RM3.7 million) and BTSC (RM2.7 million). This healthy diversification ensures that no single property dominates earnings, a hallmark of sustainable income stability.

‌Steady Performance, Steady Payouts

For retail investors seeking reliability, Paradigm REIT delivers on both performance and predictability. The consistency between actual and forecasted results builds confidence, while the twice-yearly payout cycle — with the first distribution by end-February 2026 and the next six months later, offers the reassurance of a “yield clock” that ticks with precision.

‌In short, Paradigm REIT is built for those who value stability over speculation, a portfolio that pays on time, performs as expected, and turns every festive season into an income-earning occasion.