UPDATE: Stride says 'stapled structure' protects PIE status while funds management grows

UPDATE: Stride says 'stapled structure' protects PIE status while funds management grows
Paul McBeth
(Recasts to add comment from CEO, details of stapled structure) By Paul McBeth May 30 (BusinessDesk) - Stride Property has proposed splitting its property-owning unit from its real estate investment management in a 'stapled structure' that would allow it to expand the management arm while preserving its favourable tax status. The Auckland-based company made the announcement while posting a 16 percent gain in full-year earnings driven by its expanding property portfolio, which has portfolio investment entity (PIE) tax status.  It wil...