Retrocom Announces Interim Extension of Relationship With SmartCentres

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 28, 2014) -

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Retrocom Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:RMM.UN) ("Retrocom REIT" or the "REIT") announced that its Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of its Special Committee comprised entirely of independent Trustees, has approved an interim extension agreement (the "Interim Extension Agreement") with Mitchell Goldhar, owner of SmartCentres Inc., together with entities controlled by Mr. Goldhar (collectively, the "SC/MRR Group"), pursuant to which the SC/MRR Group's right to a 25% minimum voting entitlement in the REIT, currently set to expire on July 8, 2014, will be extended by a 90-day period to October 6, 2014.

The REIT is in preliminary discussions with one or more parties for the possible acquisition of properties that, if acquired by the REIT by October 6, 2014, after receipt of necessary regulatory and unitholder approvals, could result in the SC/MRR Group continuing to have the right to a 25% minimum voting entitlement in the REIT until July 8, 2018. The Interim Extension Agreement provides the REIT with additional time to continue its discussions and, if determined to be in the best interest of unitholders, complete one or more of such acquisitions.

The Interim Extension Agreement is subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory and unitholder approvals. Further information will be provided in the REIT's management information circular to be mailed to unitholders on or about June 4, 2014 in respect of the annual and special meeting of unitholders of the REIT to be held on June 25, 2014.

About Retrocom REIT

Retrocom REIT is an unincorporated, open-end real estate investment trust which focuses on owning and acquiring retail properties across Canada with the goal of enhancing long-term Unitholder value.

Forward-Looking Information

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