THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (NAREIT) IS THE TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR REITS AND PUBLICLY TRADED REAL ESTATE COMPANIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THE U.S. NAREIT'S PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDE REITS AND OTHER BUSINESSES THAT OWN, OPERATE, AND FINANCE INCOME-PRODUCING REAL ESTATE.