Phoenix torpedoes Picton-UK Commercial Property REIT deal November 21, 2023 Phoenix Life Limited, the majority shareholder of UK Commercial Property REIT (UKCM) has torpedoed the company's merger with peer Picton.
FTSE 100 live: London slow as retail sales dip and China concerns weigh UK down August 18, 2023 The FTSE 100 continued Friday in sluggish fashion as UK retail sales fell almost double the amount expected. London’s premier blue-chip index dipped as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading, slouching at 7,251.32, 0.8 per cent down by midday. Nearing market close, it fluctuated between 0.8 and one per cent with largest caller [...]
Londonmetric swoops on smaller rival in £200m takeover May 24, 2023 Shares in listed property vehicle CT Property Trust have rocketed today after the firm announced it had struck a £200m deal to sell itself to bigger rival Londonmetric.
Civitas agrees to ‘undervalued’ £485m takeover following wave of criticism from press and shortseller May 9, 2023 London-listed social housing investor Civitas revealed it had struck an “undervalued” deal to sell itself to a Hong Kong property giant today as it looks to escape a barrage of criticism from short sellers and the media.
Home REIT: Embattled social housing investor looks to offload properties and ‘stabilise’ portfolio April 5, 2023 Scandal stricken social housing investor Home REIT said it is looking to offload some properties today as it scrambles to raise cash and “stabilise” its portfolio ahead of the appointment of a new investment adviser. In a statement this morning, bosses said the former FTSE 250 firm “continues to explore all available options” as it [...]
Blackstone close to £700m deal for commercial landlord Industrials REIT April 3, 2023 US private equity giant Blackstone is close to a £700m take-private deal with London-listed landlord Industrials REIT as it ramps up its bargain-hunt on UK property firms.
Exclusive: Home REIT investors push for sweeping tenant clear-out in rescue plan March 17, 2023 Home REIT investors are pushing for a clear-out of its tenant base as part of rescue plans drawn up by the firm vying to become its new investment manager, City A.M. has learned.
Home REIT extends takeover deadline as lawyers accuse firm of trying to ‘bypass accountability’ March 16, 2023 Beleaguered social housing investor Home REIT said it would extend the ‘put-up or shut-up’ deadline for a takeover this morning as discussions with potential suitor Bluestar “remain ongoing”.
A REIT mess: Home REIT execs to be grilled on takeover approach and shoddy housing at AGM February 20, 2023 Beleaguered housing investor Home REIT is set to be grilled by investors today over the state of its finances, its dilapidated property portfolio and the suitability of a recent takeover approach from a firm with links to its former investment advisor. The troubled former FTSE 250 firm is due to face shareholders at its annual [...]
Home REIT receives takeover approach as it confirms rent collapse and ‘wrongdoing’ investigation February 16, 2023 Home REIT revealed it is the subject of a potential takeover bid this morning as it confirmed its rental collection had collapsed and swathes of its property portfolio were in need of refurbishment. In a statement, the troubled social housing investor said it had received an unsolicited approach from London-based investment firm Bluestar regarding a [...]