Partners Real Estate Investment Trust to Acquire New Development in Belleville, Ontario
VICTORIA, February 20, 2012 - Partners Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX VENTURE: PAR.UN) (“Partners REIT”) announced today that it would be acquiring Quinte Crossroads, a new development consisting of 88,319 square feet of recently constructed 4 building power centre on 14.26 acres, in Belleville, ON. This new format center is directly adjoining the Quinte Mall to the east and shadow anchored by The Home Depot, providing high volumes of retail traffic and tenant demand offering both current income characteristics and a near term value add opportunity. In addition, this opportunity offers approximately 48,000 square feet of preapproved development in the heart of the 14.26 acre site providing potential upside in the near term. The property is currently 100% occupied and generates Net Operating Income in the aggregate of approximately $1.4 million on an annualized bases and management expects it will generate approximately $900,000 in incremental annualized Funds From Operations.
The purchase price of the property is approximately $21.25 million, subject to final adjustments and other acquisition costs. The acquisition will be satisfied by the placement of a new mortgage in the amount of $14.2 million and the balance from funds on hand. The closing of this transaction is expected to occur on or about March 31, 2012.
“The acquisition is consistent with Partners REIT’s strategy to strengthen, expand and further diversify its portfolio by acquiring well-positioned community and neighbourhood properties in growth markets with consistent strong cash flows derived from tenants that provide necessity-based products and services,” commented Adam Gant, Chief Executive Officer.
About Partners REIT
Partners REIT is a growth-oriented real estate investment trust, which currently owns (directly or indirectly) 27 retail properties located in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec, aggregating approximately 2.1 million square feet of leaseable space. Partners REIT focuses on expanding and managing a portfolio of retail and mixed-use community and neighbourhood shopping centres located in both primary and secondary markets across Canada.
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Patrick Miniutti, President and Chief Operating Officer (250) 940-5530
Forward-looking Statements
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