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11 September 2015


CHANGE OF AUDITOR


In accordance with Listing Rule 3.16.3, Astro Japan Property Group (ASX: AJA) announces that with effect from today, 11 September 2015, BDO East Coast Partnership ('BDO'), a member firm of BDO International Ltd, has been appointed as auditor for the Astro Group.


The Board selected BDO to replace Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as the Astro Group's auditors for the financial year commencing 1 July 2015 and subsequent financial years based upon its expertise and to reduce costs associated with the audit. The Astro Group will continue to have the one audit firm for the entire Group providing services in Australia and Japan.


The Board believes that the appointment of BDO is in the best interests of the Astro Group and its securityholders.


The following specific information is provided in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001

(Cth) and ASIC's requirements.


Astro Japan Property Group Limited

Astro Japan Property Group Limited (Company) has appointed BDO East Coast Partnership as auditor of the Company with effect from 11 September 2015. This appointment follows the resignation of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and ASIC's consent to the resignation in accordance with s329(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.


In accordance with s327C of the Corporations Act 2001, BDO East Coast Partnership will continue to hold office until the next AGM at which securityholders will formally approve the new auditor.


Astro Japan Property Trust

Astro Japan Property Management Limited as Responsible Entity of Astro Japan Property Trust (Trust) has appointed BDO East Coast Partnership as auditor of the Trust, and as auditor of the Compliance Plan of the Trust, with effect from 11 September 2015.


This appointment follows the resignation of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and ASIC's consent to the resignation in accordance with sections 331AC(3) and 601HH(3) of the Corporations Act 2001.


Astro Japan Property Management Limited

Astro Japan Property Management Limited (Responsible Entity) has appointed BDO East Coast Partnership as auditor of the Responsible Entity and its AFS licence with effect from 11 September 2015. This appointment follows the resignation of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and ASIC's consent to the resignation in accordance with s329(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.



Investor & Media Enquiries:

Eric Lucas

John Pettigrew

Senior Advisor

Chief Financial Officer

Phone: +61 2 8987 3900 (Australia)

Phone: +61 2 8987 3902

+81 3 3238 1671 (Japan)


About Astro Japan Property Group (AJA)

Astro Japan Property Group is a listed property group which invests in the Japan real estate market. It currently holds interests in a portfolio comprising 31 retail, office and residential properties. Asset management services in Japan are generally undertaken by Spring Investment Co., Ltd.


AJA is a stapled entity comprising Astro Japan Property Trust (ARSN 112 799 854) and Astro Japan Property Group Limited (ABN 25 135 381 663). For further information please visit our website, www.astrojapanproperty.com.


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