Jan 9 (Reuters) - Slate Retail REIT SRT_u.TO :
* SLATE RETAIL REIT ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO COMMENCE SUBSTANTIAL ISSUER BID
* SLATE RETAIL - COMMENCE ISSUER BID PURSUANT TO WHICH REIT WILL OFFER TO PURCHASE UP TO 4,210,526 CLASS U UNITS AT PURCHASE PRICE/ CLASS U UNIT OF C$12.54