Cash Available for Distribution (CAD) is a key metric for assessing the financial performance of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). It is derived from Funds From Operations (FFO), after deducting costs of recurring capital expenditures.
Funds From Operations (FFO) is a key financial performance metric used by real estate investment trusts (REITs) to show the cash generated from their operations, which is then available for distributions to shareholders.
Funds From Operations (FFO) is a measure of the profitability of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) derived from net income adjusted for non-cash items such as depreciation and amortization. It is widely regarded as a more accurate indicator of a REIT's performance than GAAP net income.
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is a trade association that represents the interests of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and publicly traded real estate companies. NAREIT provides data on REIT performance, industry definitions, and serves as an advocate for the real estate investment industry.
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