Primaris REIT is a new buy

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PRIMARIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $15 is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol PMZ.UN; Cyclical-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Units outstanding: 98.3 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; Distribution yield: 5.3%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Average; www.primarisreit.com) owns 35 enclosed and open air shopping malls in Canada. The occupancy rate is 89.1%. The trust pays a monthly distribution of $0.0667 a unit; the annual rate of $0.80 yields a high 5.3%. It aims to pay out 45% to 50% of its cash flow as distributions. Primaris is now working with retailers to develop their omni-channel networks as consumers shift to online shopping. That includes building distribution and curbside pickup hubs near their stores. Under these deals, Prmiaris receives a percentage of their online sales. Primaris REIT is a buy. buy…