Financial Services >> Analyst Interviews >> July 27, 2009

Mall Reits & Strip Center Reits – David Wiggington – Macquarie Capital (usa), Inc.

David Wigginton is a U.S. Retail REIT Equity Research Analyst for Macquarie Capital (USA). He joined Macquarie in November of 2008. Prior to joining, he was a part of the Merrill Lynch REIT research team focused on the retail sector. He also previously served in a risk management advisory practice at Ernst & Young. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and his graduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. Profile
TWST: Would it be accurate to say the REIT industry is showing signs of life?

Mr. Wigginton: It depends on your perspective. The stocks have clearly responded

favorably in the second quarter,