If the market price is equal to or greater than the net asset value per unit on the distribution date, the Plan Agent shall apply the distributions to purchase units from the Fund through the issue of new units at the higher of (i) the net asset value per unit on the relevant distribution date and (ii) 95% of the market price on the relevant distribution date.
If the units are thinly traded, purchases in the market under the Distribution Reinvestment Plan may significantly affect the market price. Depending on market conditions, direct reinvestment of cash distributions by unitholders in the market may be more, or less, advantageous than the reinvestment arrangements under the Distribution Reinvestment Plan. The units purchased in the market or from the Fund will be allocated on a pro rata basis to the plan participants. The Plan Agent will furnish to each plan participant a report of the units purchased for the plan participant's account in respect of each distribution and the cumulative total purchased for that account. The Plan Agent's charges for administering the Distribution Reinvestment Plan and all brokerage fees and commissions in connection with purchases in the market pursuant to the Distribution Reinvestment Plan will be paid by the Fund.
Unitholders may opt in or out of the DRIP at any time, however elections must be received at least 2 business days prior to the record date to be considered for enrolment in the next distribution. The distribution record date is the last business day of the month. Certificates are not issued, including those acquired through the DRIP, and a unitholder's brokerage account is credited monthly with the units acquired via the DRIP.