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FirstService Corporation is a leading provider of real estate-related services, primarily operating in two business divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential manages thousands of residential communities, encompassing a range of property types including high-rise, medium-rise, and low-rise condominiums and cooperatives. FirstService Brands focuses on delivering property services to both residential and commercial clients, generating most of the company's revenue through various well-known brands such as California Closets, Paul Davis Restoration, CertPro Painters, Pillar to Post, Floor Coverings International, College Pro Painters, and Service America. The majority of FirstService's revenue is derived from operations in the United States, serving a diverse clientele across commercial, institutional, and residential markets.

Terravest Capital Inc. is a publicly traded income trust that encompasses a diversified portfolio of businesses primarily focused on manufacturing and services in the energy sector. The company operates through several segments, including Home Heating and Cooling Products, Compressed Gas Storage and Distribution Equipment, Energy Processing Equipment, and Service. Its Compressed Gas Equipment segment is the largest revenue generator, producing engineered products for the storage, distribution, and dispensing of compressed gases, such as liquid propane. Additionally, Terravest manufactures home heating products, propane, anhydrous ammonia, natural gas liquids transport vehicles, storage vessels, and fiberglass storage tanks, positioning itself as a key player in the energy processing and distribution market.

Morguard Corp is a real estate company that specializes in the acquisition, ownership, and development of properties in Canada and the United States. It operates through three primary business divisions: multi-suite residential, retail, and office and hotel properties. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Multi-suite Residential segment. In addition to property management, Morguard provides leasing services for various types of real estate, including hotels, offices, industrial spaces, apartments, and retail establishments. The company also offers real estate management and investment advisory services, contributing to its diverse portfolio and operational expertise in the real estate sector.

W. P. Carey Inc. is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership of operationally-critical commercial properties. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of approximately 1,215 net lease properties, covering around 142 million square feet, primarily located in the United States, Northern Europe, and Western Europe. Established in 1973, W. P. Carey focuses on long-term net leases with creditworthy tenants across various sectors, including industrial, warehouse, office, retail, and self-storage properties. The company emphasizes stability by structuring leases with built-in rent escalators, which contribute to consistent cash flows. Its operations are divided into Real Estate and Investment Management segments, with the majority of revenue generated from the Real Estate division. W. P. Carey has a long-standing history of delivering reliable dividend income to investors, underscoring its commitment to sound financial practices and strategic growth within the net lease market.

Manulife Financial Corporation, established in 1887, is a diversified global financial services company with principal operations in Asia, Canada, and the United States. It offers a broad range of financial protection and wealth management products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, and asset management. Manulife's extensive network of over 84,000 employees and agents serves millions of customers across its three operating divisions. The company's investment arm, Manulife Capital, specializes in private equity and venture capital, focusing on fintech, insurtech, and B2B SaaS startups, as well as growth and expansion capital for mature and middle-market companies. Manulife Real Estate, the company's real estate investment arm, invests in residential, office, industrial, and other real estate classes, as well as infrastructure equity. Manulife Bank provides banking, financial, and investment services. The company's executive management team oversees the management of its assets.

Realty Income Corporation, known as The Monthly Dividend Company®, is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on providing reliable monthly income to its shareholders. The company generates revenue from a diverse portfolio of over 6,500 properties located across 49 states and Puerto Rico, all leased under long-term agreements with various commercial tenants. Realty Income has a notable track record, having declared 604 consecutive monthly dividends over its 51-year operating history and increasing its dividend 108 times since becoming public in 1994. The firm is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index, underscoring its commitment to consistent dividend payouts.

Artis REIT is a diversified commercial real estate investment trust and an unincorporated closed-end real estate investment trust focusing on industrial, office, and retail properties. Through value investing, Artis REIT seeks to increase net asset value per unit and distributions to its investors. Artis REIT is fully internalized and manages its own assets and properties. Its functions are in charge of managing the REIT's portfolio on a daily basis as well as providing administrative services.

Frasers Property is an international property company based in Singapore that specializes in owning, developing, and managing a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. Its portfolio includes residential, retail, commercial, industrial, and logistics properties, with operations spanning Singapore, Australia, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. The company is organized into several strategic business units, with a significant portion of its revenue derived from its Singapore segment. Frasers Property emphasizes integrated services across the entire property value chain, aiming to create enriching experiences for its customers and stakeholders. Additionally, it maintains a notable presence in the hospitality sector, operating across over 80 cities worldwide.