Crombie Reit announces monthly distribution

STELLARTON, NS, March 20, 2012 /CNW/ – Crombie Real Estate Investment
Trust ("Crombie REIT") (TSX: CRR.UN) today announced a distribution of
$0.07417 per unit for the period from March 1, 2012, to and including
March 31, 2012.  The distribution will be payable on April 16, 2012, to
unitholders of record as at March 31, 2012.

About Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust

Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust is an unincorporated, open-ended
real estate investment trust established under, and governed by, the
laws of the Province of Ontario. The trust invests in income-producing
retail, office and mixed-use properties in Canada, with a future growth
strategy focused primarily on the acquisition of retail properties.
Crombie REIT currently owns a portfolio of 139 commercial properties in
eight provinces, comprising approximately 12.6 million square feet of
gross leasable area. More information about Crombie REIT can be found
at www.crombiereit.com.