TransGlobe Apartment REIT announces May 2012 Distribution

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ - TransGlobe Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: TGA.UN) (the "REIT") today announced a cash distribution of $0.0625 per unit for the month of May 2012, representing an annualized distribution of $0.75 per unit.  The distribution will be payable on June 15, 2012 to Unitholders of record as at May 31, 2012.

Unitholders can participate in the REIT's Unitholder Distribution Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP").  Eligible investors registered in the DRIP will have their monthly cash distributions used to purchase Trust Units, and will also receive bonus Trust Units equal to 3% of their monthly cash distributions.

About TransGlobe Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

TransGlobe Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust established under the laws of the Province of Ontario. The REIT owns a growing portfolio of high quality apartment and town house properties well-located in urban centres in Alberta, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

This press release contains forward-looking statements which reflect the REIT's current expectations regarding future events.  The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those projected herein.  The REIT disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by securities laws.

TransGlobe Apartment REIT
Leslie Veiner
Chief Financial Officer
[phone] ext. 1985
Email:  [email protected]