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06 Nov 2017

Raven Russia buys Moscow logistics park

Raven Russia buys Moscow logistics park – Raven Russia says that a subsidiary has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a logistics park in Moscow. The agreement is to acquire a completed warehouse complex from Industrialniy park “Sever” Limited Liability Company, a company incorporated in Russia. Initial consideration of RUR 5.119billion ($86.58million), is […]

03 Nov 2017

International Biotechnology beats benchmark on strong listed portfolio performance

International Biotechnology beats benchmark on strong listed portfolio performance – In the year ended 31 August 2017, International Biotechnology Trust’s NAV rose from 575.1p to 672.9p, including a significant currency gain, equivalent to 14.4 pence per share. The NAV returned 20.9% in. Over the same period, the Shareholders total return was 30.5%. This compares to a rise […]

02 Nov 2017

Fidelity Special Values beats its benchmark again

Fidelity Special Values beats its benchmark again – Fidelity Special Values has published results for the year ended 31 August 2017. The net asset value increased by 19.1% over the year and the share price by 28.1%, both well above the 14.3% return of the Benchmark Index (all returns on a total return basis). As […]

02 Nov 2017

intu creates jv to own Chapelfield shopping centre in Norwich

intu creates jv to own Chapelfield shopping centre in Norwich – intu properties plc and LaSalle Investment Management, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund, are forming a partnership to jointly own intu Chapelfield shopping centre in Norwich. LaSalle will acquire a 50 per cent interest in the property for net […]

02 Nov 2017

Aberdeen stays as manager of Edinburgh Dragon on a reduced fee

Aberdeen stays as manager of Edinburgh Dragon on a reduced fee – Edinburgh Dragon says that, for the year ended 31 August 2017, the NAV rose by 21.6% on a total return basis. However, this performance was less than the benchmark’s increase of 27.2% in sterling terms. Following concerns over performance, the Board undertook a detailed […]

02 Nov 2017

Premier Energy & Water becomes Premier Global Infrastructure

Premier Energy & Water becomes Premier Global Infrastructure – The Board of Premier Energy and Water Trust PLC has announced that the name of the company has changed to Premier Global Infrastructure Trust PLC in order to reflect a change of investment emphasis within the portfolio. The name change has been registered at Companies House today […]

01 Nov 2017

SEGRO swaps an industrial estate for a Big Box warehouse

SEGRO swaps an industrial estate for a Big Box warehouse – SEGRO has acquired a fully let 390,000 sq ft big box warehouse in the Midlands region of the UK from LGIM Real Assets (“Legal & General”), in exchange for Kingsland Business Park, which is a multi-let industrial estate in Basingstoke, and a balancing cash […]

01 Nov 2017

Ranger in discussions with potential co-managers

Ranger in discussions with potential co-managers – Ranger Direct Lending’s board, in conjunction with Ranger Alternative Management II, LP, today announces that it is in discussions with potential co-managers who could assist in and strengthen some or all aspects of the manager’s current role and responsibilities, including identifying new lending categories, sourcing platform partnerships, conducting platform due […]

01 Nov 2017

Greencoat UK Wind buys five wind farms from EDF

Greencoat UK Wind buys five wind farms from EDF – Greencoat UK Wind PLC has acquired an 80% stake in five wind farms from EDF Energy Renewables for a total consideration of GBP98 million (including GBP7 million cash and working capital). All five wind farms are situated within 25 miles of Peterborough, and in total comprise […]