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This sector includes mortgage companies, property management companies and REITs

18 Mar 2024

Urban Logistics REIT details new proposal for abrdn Property Income

Urban Logistics REIT has outlined details of an alternative proposal for abrdn Property Income Trust (API), that it says provides a better deal for API shareholders than the current Custodian Property Income REIT (CREI) bid. The proposal involves the acquisition by Urban Logistics of API’s logistics and retail warehouse assets (portfolio 1 – 66% of […]

15 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s weekly news show 15th March 2024

Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live or on YouTube. In this week’s show, James Carthew covered the week’s top stories: • Henderson EuroTrust / Henderson European Focus (0:53) • GCP Asset Backed Income (5:36) • Scottish Mortgage (7:41) • Regional REIT (11:02) This week’s interview was with […]

15 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 15 March 2024 – DGI9, AJOT, PSDL, HLCL

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 15 March 2024: Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9) has announced that its much publicised sale of Verne Global to funds managed by Ardian France SA for up to US$575m (approximately £450m) has completed. The sale price is variable as there is an earn out feature built in that could enhance the price […]

14 Mar 2024

Empiric Student Property delivers strong rental growth

Empiric Student Property has delivered a strong set of results with earnings growth of 17.6% and a net asset value (NAV) uplift of 4.6%. The company’s EPRA earnings per share jumped to 4.0p (from 3.4p) in the year to 31 December 2023, allowing it to increase its dividend by 27% to 3.5p. Revenue was up […]

14 Mar 2024

abrdn Property Income board rejects SHED offer

The board of abrdn Property Income Trust (API) has said it would not recommend the Urban Logistics REIT (SHED) proposed bid or new proposal (see details below) for the company on the current terms, reaffirming its recommendation of the Custodian Property Income REIT (CREI) bid. SHED has until the close of play on Friday (15 […]

12 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 12 March 2024 – RGL, THRL, LAND, GSF

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 12 March 2024: Regional REIT (RGL) says that it is exploring a possible equity capital raise of around £75m through a rights issue that would be at a material discount to the current share price. The company adds that the rights issue is one of a range of refinancing options it is […]

11 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 11 March 2024 – SHC, GPE

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 11 March 2024: Shaftesbury Capital (SHC) has completed the acquisition of 25-31 James Street, Covent Garden, London for £75.1m. The properties have a contracted rent of £3.9m and comprise 21,000 sq ft of lettable area, including 12,000 sq ft of retail and 9,000 sq ft of residential and office accommodation. The company says […]

07 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 March 2024 – AEEE

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 7 March 2024: Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust (AEET / AEEE) says it didn’t receive any definitive proposal from potential buyers that it believes, at this time, could deliver greater value to shareholders than its ongoing managed run-off of the portfolio. It wants to hold back a cash buffer but plans to […]

06 Mar 2024

CLS Holdings’ results shine light on office sector struggles

CLS Holdings, the office landlord with assets across the UK, France and Germany, has reported a sharp fall in EPRA net tangible assets (NTA) in full year results to the end of December 2023, as the office sector continues to struggle with valuation declines. The group’s NTA fell 23.2% to 253.0p from 329.6p at the […]

06 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 06 March 2024 – CVCE, LMP

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 6 March 2024: CVC Income & Growth (CVCE) has announced that 50,000 shares were issued as a result of its March 2024 tender. CVCE currently has 96.6m shares in circulation, 52.7m of which are held in treasury. The merger of LondonMetric Property (LMP) and LXi REIT (LXI) has completed. A total […]

05 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 5 March 2024 – GABI, AAIF, HOME

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 5 March 2024: The shareholder consultation exercise that GCP Asset Backed Income (GABI) was undertaking in connection with its strategic review is complete. Shareholders have expressed a broad range of views. Expect to see an announcement on the way forward in the week beginning 11 March 2024.That could include selling the […]

01 Mar 2024

QuotedData’s weekly news show 1st March 2024

Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live or on YouTube. In this week’s show, Matthew Read covered the week’s top stories: • HICL Infrastructure (1:10) • Renewables – Bluefield Solar Income (4:48), TRIG (9:46), Greencoat UK Wind (10:31) • Property – SEGRO (11:11), Hammerson (12:14) Andrew McHattie reflected […]

01 Mar 2024

Tritax Big Box REIT doubles down on developments as market improves

Tritax Big Box REIT has said improving market conditions has reinforced its conviction for logistics development projects. In annual results for the period to 31 December 2023, the company said that easing inflation, continuing rental growth, and improving yields on cost make its development programme more attractive. It added that it will continue to sell […]

29 Feb 2024

Strong results allows Lar Espana to pay record dividend

Spanish retail REIT Lar España posted strong annual results, as a recovery in retail continues at pace. The company, which owns shopping centres and retail parks across Spain, reported total revenues of €95m in the year to 31 December 2023, an increase of 14% over the €83.6m in 2022. Recurring net profit, excluding the accounting […]

29 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 29 February 2024 – NESF, LXI, SRE, JUGI

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 29 February 2024: NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has provided a quarterly NAV and operational update for the three months ending 31 December 2023. As of the year end, its NAV per share was 107.7p, equal to a total NAV of £636.4m. This represented a fall in NAV over the three months, […]

29 Feb 2024

Heightened London activity boosts Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury Capital has reported solid results for the year to 31 December 2023, as leasing activity picked up and valuations declines were muted. The company transacted 526 leasing deals, representing £37.0m of rent, 10.0% ahead of estimated rental value (ERV). Annualised gross income increased 10.4% on a like-for-like basis to £192.8m. The portfolio ERV grew 6.9% […]

29 Feb 2024

Hammerson turnaround continues with record year of leasing

Retail property landlord Hammerson reported a record year of leasing, which contributed to an 11% uplift in adjusted earnings in annual results to 31 December 2023. The group completed 306 lettings, which generated £46m of headline rent up 23% on a like-for-like basis. Permanent deals signed were 37% above the previous passing rent and 12% above […]

28 Feb 2024

Primary Health Properties increases dividend again as earnings grow

Primary Health Properties has reported a 4.1% fall in EPRA net tangible assets (NTA) to 108.0p in annual results to 31 December 2023, however, earnings were up 3.0% to 6.8p per share. [QD comment: This value decline, earnings growth dynamic typifies the state of play in the real estate sector and we expect it will be […]

28 Feb 2024

SEGRO raises £907m in placing

SEGRO has raised £907m in a placing of shares – a real vote of confidence in the real estate behemoth, its growth plans and the logistics sector. The company increased the size of the raise from around £800m to £900m due to demand. It also raised £7m from retail investors via the PrimaryBid platform. I […]

28 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 February 2024 – GR1T

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 28 February 2024: Grit Real Estate Income Group (GR1T) has reported a 6.4% fall in EPRA net reinstatement value (NRV) to $68.1 cents per share in the six months to 31 December 2023. This was predominantly driven by a 2.7% fall in the value of its portfolio. Net operating income increased […]

27 Feb 2024

Unite Group posts record earnings as student sector flourishes

Student accommodation specialist Unite Group reported record earnings in results for the year to 31 December 2023, as the supply and demand dynamics in the real estate sub-sector continues to benefit the company. The company posted an 8% uplift in adjusted earnings per share to 44.3p (2022: 40.9p). This was influenced by practically full occupancy […]

27 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 27 February 2024 – AIRE, SREI, AERI, ORIT

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 27 February 2024: Alternative Income REIT (AIRE) reported a 3% fall in net asset value (NAV) to 81.62p per share in the six months to 31 December 2023, following a 3.5% drop in the value of its portfolio to £103.3m. Adjusted earnings per share for the period were down 11.6% to […]

26 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 February 2024 – SONG, HMSO, AERI

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 26 February 2024: Hipgnosis Songs Fund (SONG) has confirmed that following its previous announcement on 19 February, Mr Mercuriadis and the Investment Adviser have refused to indemnify the trust against liabilities which may arise from his alleged misconduct. SONG now intends to bring a Part 20 Claim in the High Court […]

23 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s weekly news show 23rd February 2024

Thank you to everyone that listened in today, whether you watched the Zoom live or on YouTube. In this week’s show, Richard Williams covered the week’s top stories: • Hipgnosis Songs • JPMorgan Global Growth and Income • Urban Logistics / abrdn Property Income This week’s interview was with Gurpreet Gujral from Atrato Onsite Energy […]

23 Feb 2024

QD view – Still a place for the generalist REIT?

Consolidation is in vogue in the investment trust space right now and nowhere is this more prominent than in the real estate sector, where it seems not a week goes by when another merger bid is made. This week’s latest proposal saw Urban Logistics REIT (SHED) table a surprise offer for abrdn Property Income Trust […]

22 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 22 February 2024 – API, EBOX, ASLI

In QuotedData’s morning briefing 22 February 2024: Both abrdn Property Income Trust (API) and Custodian Property Income REIT (CREI) have adjourned their shareholder meetings to vote on the merger offer from CREI due to this week’s indicative offer for API by Urban Logistics REIT (SHED). API’s board said that it was assessing the possible offer […]

20 Feb 2024

Bidding war for abrdn Property Income with Urban Logistics REIT entering the fray

Urban Logistics REIT (SHED) has approached the board of abrdn Property Income Trust (API) regarding an indicative share-for-share offer for the company. The indicative offer exchange ratio is 0.469 SHED shares for each API share (and was reached on the basis that both companies will pay existing shareholders dividends due for the final quarter of […]

19 Feb 2024

QuotedData’s morning briefing 19 February 2024 – UTG

In QuotedData’s morning briefing on 19 February 2024: Unite Students (UTG) has entered into a joint venture framework agreement with Newcastle University for the development of 2,000 new student beds. The scheme will replace an existing student accommodation building at the university’s Castle Leazes site in Newcastle. The Castle Leazes site currently provides 1,250 beds […]

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