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As of 30-Jun-2005,</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="3">the Company held 47 office buildings and other properties in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="4">the centre of Tokyo, surrounding areas and other cities in</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="5">Japan. It was established in March 2001 and listed on the</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="6">Tokyo Stock Exchange 'J-REIT' Section in September 2001. The</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="7">Company's assets are managed by Nippon Building Fund</sdc:value><sdc:value sdc:p="8">Management Ltd.</sdc:value></sdc:g_business><sdc:g_business1><sdc:value>Nippon Building Fund Inc, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a closed-end fund investing in real estate, trust beneficiary certificates and securities. As of 30-Jun-2005, the Company held 47 office buildings and other properties in the centre of Tokyo, surrounding areas and other cities in Japan. It was established in March 2001 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange 'J-REIT' Section in September 2001. 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(NBF) boasts the largest asset portfolio among listed Japanese real estate investment trusts (J-REITs), giving it a strong business position in the J-REIT market. Its main sponsors are: Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (BBB+/Stable/A-2) and Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. (BBB+/Stable/--). NBF's portfolio, which consists of well-maintained office buildings with high occupancy rates, generates stable cash flow. The company has high financial flexibility and a solid financial profile. As of June 30, 2008, NBF owned 58 office buildings throughout Japan, most of which are located in Tokyo's central business districts and other Greater Tokyo areas. The total purchase price of these properties is about Â¥725.2 billion. 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(NBF). At the same time, Standard&amp;Poor's affirmed its 'A+' ratings on NBF's outstanding senior unsecured bonds, series 3 through 10. The outlook on the long-term rating remains stable. The rating on NBF reflects its strong business position, high asset quality, and moderately conservative financial profile. The entity boasts the largest portfolio asset size among Japan's listed real estate investment trusts (J-REITs), and has a solid business position. Its major sponsors are Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. (BBB+/Stable/A-2) and Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. (BBB+/Stable/--). 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