Derayah Financial Company, the manager of the Derayah REIT Fund, announced its decision to distribute cash dividends to the fund’s unit holders for the fourth quarter of 2025, in a move that reflects the fund’s stable performance and its commitment to achieving periodic returns for investors.
According to the official statement issued by the company and published on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) website, the total value of distributed profits amounts to SAR 9.6 million . These profits will be distributed across the total number of outstanding units, which is 107,507,035 units, meaning that the value of the distributed profit per unit is SAR 0.09 .
Eligibility and distribution details
The company has precisely defined the eligibility details and distribution dates to ensure transparency with investors. Dividend entitlement will be for unit holders as of the close of trading on January 27, 2026. This includes investors registered in the unit holders' register at the Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa) by the end of the second trading day following the specified entitlement date. The company indicated that the distribution payment process will take place within 15 business days from the entitlement date, with a deadline of February 17, 2026.
The general context of REITs in Saudi Arabia
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), such as Derayah REIT, are a significant investment vehicle in the Saudi financial market. These funds are designed to allow smaller investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of income-generating real estate assets, such as residential and commercial complexes, offices, and hotels, without the need to purchase properties directly. A key feature of REITs is their commitment to distributing at least 90% of their net annual profits to unit holders, making them an attractive option for investors seeking recurring income.
The importance of distributions and their impact on the market
This distribution reflects Derayah REIT's ability to efficiently manage its real estate assets and generate stable cash flows. Domestically, such announcements bolster investor confidence in the REIT sector in particular and the Saudi financial market in general, while also enhancing the attractiveness of these investment vehicles as part of diversified portfolios. The distribution represents 1.13% of the fund's net asset value as of June 30, 2025, an indicator reflecting the fund's return relative to its asset value. The continued distribution of profits by major funds like Derayah REIT supports market liquidity and underscores the maturity of the real estate and financial sectors in the Kingdom, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030 to develop the financial market and diversify the economy.
