1. Revisions to the Distribution Amount Forecast for the 8th Fiscal Period

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1 This translation of the original Japanese notice is provided solely for information purposes. Should there be any discrepancy between this translation and the Japanese original, the latter shall prevail. January 6, 2010 REIT Issuer: DA Office Investment Corporation Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yoshiki Nishigaki, Executive Director (Stock Code No.: 8976) Asset Manager: Daiwa Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd. Representative: Yoshiki Nishigaki, President and Representative Director Inquiries to: Yoji Ueda, Director and Head of Finance Department Tel: Notice concerning Revisions to the Forecast of for the Fiscal Period Ended November 2009 (8th Fiscal Period) and Investment Status for the Fiscal Period Ending May 2010 (9th Fiscal Period) We hereby give notice that DA Office Investment Corporation (the Investment Corporation ) has decided to make the following revisions to the distribution amount forecast for the fiscal period ended November 2009 (8th Fiscal Period: from June 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009) announced on June 17, 2009 and the investment status forecast for the fiscal period ending May 2010 (9th Fiscal Period: from December 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010) announced on July 28, Revisions to the Forecast for the 8th Fiscal Period Previously Announced Forecast (announced on June 17, 2009) (A) Revised Forecast (B) of Increase or Decrease (B) (A) (excluding distribution amount in excess of earnings) in Excess of Earnings 6,009 yen 6,847 yen 838 yen Rate of Increase or Decrease 13.9% [Reference] Previous Fiscal Period s Actual 9,179 yen

2 * Reason for Revisions to the Forecast and Announcement The Investment Corporation is settling its accounts for the fiscal period ended November 2009 and has generally ascertained the investment status for said fiscal period in that process. As a result, the Investment Corporation expects discrepancies of 5% or more in the distribution amount per unit forecast for the fiscal period ended November 2009 from that announced on June 17, Accordingly, the forecast of the distribution amount per unit is being revised at this point in time. [Notes] 1) The above-mentioned figures are the forecast figures at present. The actual distribution amount may vary from these figures. Further, the forecasts described herein do not guarantee any distribution amount. 2) Figures have been rounded down to the nearest specified unit. 2. Revisions to the Investment Status Forecast for the 9th Fiscal Period Revenue Ordinary Net (excluding distribution amount in excess of earnings) (yen) in Excess of Earnings (yen) Previously Announced Forecast (A) 6,973 1,646 1,644 4,154 Revised Forecast (B) 6,592 1,501 1,545 3,903 of Increase or Decrease (B) (A) Rate of Increase or Decrease 5.4% 8.8% 6.0% 6.0% * Reason for Revisions to the Investment Status Forecast and Announcement The recent downturn in the real estate market has led to such circumstances as tenants cancellation of lease agreements and decreased amount of rent. As a result, the Investment Corporation now expects discrepancies of 5% or more in the distribution amount per unit forecast for the fiscal period ending May 2010 (9th Fiscal Period) from that announced on July 28, Accordingly, the investment status forecast and the distribution amount per unit forecast are being revised at this point in time. [Notes] 1) The above-mentioned figures are the forecast figures at present, which were calculated based on the attached Assumptions for Revisions to the Investment Status Forecast for the Fiscal Period Ending May 2010 (9th Fiscal Period). The actual operating revenue, income and distribution amount may vary from these figures due to changes in the occupancy rate and rent of existing properties, future acquisitions and sales of properties, changes in the real

3 estate market and other market trends and changes in the circumstances surrounding or otherwise affecting the Investment Corporation. Further, the forecasts described herein do not guarantee any distribution amount. 2) If it appears that the actual figures will differ from the above-mentioned forecasts beyond a certain degree, the forecasts described herein may be revised. 3) Figures have been rounded down to the nearest specified unit. 3. Investment Status for the 10th Fiscal Period The Investment Corporation is scheduled to announce the investment status forecast for the fiscal period ending November 2010 (10th Fiscal Period: from June 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010) in the Financial Report (Kessan Tanshin) that is to be released on January 15, End -

4 [Attachment] Item Assets under Management Revenue Expenses Non- Expenses Extraordinary Interest-Bearing Liabilities Number of Investment Units Issued and Outstanding Assumptions for Revisions to the Investment Status Forecast for the Fiscal Period Ending May 2010 (9th Fiscal Period) Assumptions 9th Fiscal Period (fiscal period ending May 2010): Assets under management are assumed to be the 30 properties held as of November 30, There is assumed to be no changes in the assets under management (new property acquisitions, sale of portfolio properties, etc.) until the end of the 9th Fiscal Period. The actual number of properties may vary due to changes in the assets under management. Rent revenue (rent revenue real estate) from existing properties is calculated based on historical data and taking into account variable factors. There is assumed to be no gain (loss) on sales of real estate properties. Calculations for the 9th Fiscal Period are based on the conservative assumption that the space vacated on January 31, 2010 (10,989.99m 2 ) as outlined in the Notice concerning Tenant Change dated July 15, 2009 will remain vacant. This may change due to market trends. Expenses related to rent business, which constitute a major component of operating expenses, are calculated based on historical data and taking into account variable factors. Repair expenses for buildings are recorded as expenses in the amount expected to be necessary in the respective fiscal period based on the mediumand long-term repair plan established by the Asset Manager (Daiwa Real Estate Asset Management Co., Ltd.). income from property leasing (excluding gain on sales of real estate properties) after deducting expenses related to rent business (including depreciation) is expected to be 3,479 million yen. Consignment expenses are expected to be 558 million yen. Taxes and dues (fixed property tax, city planning tax, etc.) are expected to be 574 million yen. Depreciation is expected to be 1,189 million yen in the 9th Fiscal Period. Non-operating expenses are expected to be 1,203 million yen, of which the interest expenses and borrowing related expenses are expected to be 1,199 million yen. Concerning a lease agreement, 45 million yen is expected as settlement received from agreeing to a settlement for a court case involving the Investment Corporation seeking an increase in the amount of rent from the tenant. The total amount of interest-bearing liabilities at the end of the 9th Fiscal Period is assumed to be 72,408 million yen. The 5,500 million yen that is to become due for repayment (repayment deadline: February 26, 2010) is assumed to be refinanced in the entire amount. The number of investment units issued and outstanding is assumed to be the 395,798 units issued and outstanding as of today, and there is assumed to be no additional issuance of investment units until May 31, 2010.

5 in Excess of Earnings Other The distribution amount per unit is calculated based on the cash distribution policy as set out in the articles of incorporation of the Investment Corporation. The distribution amount per unit may vary depending on a variety of factors such as changes in the assets under management, changes in the rent revenue (rent revenue real estate) due to tenant changes and other causes, and incurrence of unforeseen repairs. At present, there is no plan to make any distribution in excess of earnings (distribution amount in excess of earnings per unit). There is assumed to be no changes to laws and ordinances, the tax system, accounting standards, listing regulations, the rules of The Investment Trusts Association, Japan, etc. that will affect the above-mentioned forecast figures. It is assumed that there will be no major unforeseen changes in general economic trends, real estate market conditions, etc. * The Japanese version of this press release has been distributed to the Kabuto Club (TSE Press Club), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Press Club, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Press Club for Construction Publications. * Website URL of the Investment Corporation: