Press Release Source: InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust
August 26, 2002
TORONTO -- InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust announced Friday that the distribution on September 16, 2002 will
include a payment of $0.01815 per unit for the 6 day stub period from July 26 to July 31, 2002 in addition to the
monthly distribution of $0.09375 per unit for a total of $0.1119 per unit.
InnVest REIT holds Canada's largest hotel portfolio together with a 50% interest in Choice Hotels Canada Inc. the
largest franchisor of hotels in Canada. The hotel portfolio comprises 114 hotel properties, most of which are limited
service hotels, with more than 11,600 guest rooms, operated under eight internationally recognized franchise brands
such as Comfort Inn, Travelodge and Quality Suites/Inn.
InnVest units are traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "INN.UN".
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For further information
Tamara L. Lawson Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Tel: (905) 206-7100 Fax: (905) 206-7114 Website: www.innvestreit.com
Source: InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust