Dexus Finance Pty Limited
Dexus Finance Pty Limited: Dexus and HWPF to acquire state-of-the-art healthcare development
Dexus Finance Pty Limited / Key word(s): Acquisition/Real Estate Dexus (ASX:DXS) ASX release 20 October 2020 Dexus and HWPF acquire state-of-the-art healthcare development Dexus and the Healthcare Wholesale Property Fund (HWPF) have exchanged contracts to acquire The asset was acquired for a development completion price of $446.2 million[1], making the transaction one of the largest single-asset private healthcare acquisitions in Australia. The Australian Bragg Centre building (also known as SAHMRI 2) is a state-of-the-art clinical and research facility within Adelaide’s $3.6 billion BioMed City precinct, incorporating world-class facilities for cutting edge research by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and lab and office space for SA Health and biomedical companies. The building will house Australia’s first proton therapy unit specialising in next generation cancer treatment. The proton therapy unit will sit in a purpose-built bunker and be overseen by the clinical and research expertise of SAHMRI and is supported by Federal and State Government funding. The building, which is currently under development, is 77% pre-leased to customers either backed or supported by the South Australian Government, with a weighted average lease expiry[2] of 21.9 years from completion in August 2023. The acquisition terms include a two-year rental guarantee provided by Commercial & General over the remaining space to be leased. On completion, the Australian Bragg Centre will increase Dexus’s group healthcare exposure to over $1 billion and grow HWPF’s portfolio to $900 million. Dexus CEO, Darren Steinberg said: “This transaction accelerates the growth of our funds management platform and is a step towards our goal of being a partner of choice in Australian healthcare property. It also increases Dexus’s portfolio diversification, providing exposure to a sector with strong tailwinds.” Dexus Executive General Manager, Funds Management, Deborah Coakley said: “This is an exciting milestone for HWPF that secures a landmark, large-scale healthcare asset, diversifying the fund’s portfolio of high-quality healthcare properties.” Commercial & General CEO, Trevor Cooke said: “This is a vote of confidence by the institutional market in the South Australian economy and the quality opportunities we continue to create. The Australian Bragg Centre is a transformational project that builds on our long-standing relationship with Dexus.” The transaction is expected to settle on 30 October 2020.
[1] .The property will be acquired via a fund-through arrangement. Information and Explanation of the Issuer to this News: About Dexus Dexus is one of Australia’s leading real estate groups, managing a high-quality Australian property portfolio valued at $32.0 billion. We believe that the strength and quality of our relationships is central to our success and are deeply committed to working with our customers to provide spaces that engage and inspire. We invest only in Australia and directly own $16.5 billion of properties, with a further $15.5 billion of properties managed on behalf of third-party clients. The group’s $10.6 billion development pipeline provides the opportunity to grow both portfolios and enhance future returns. With 1.8 million square metres of office workspace across 51 properties, we are Australia’s preferred office partner. Dexus is a Top 50 entity by market capitalisation listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (trading code: DXS) and is supported by 29,000 investors from 21 countries. With over 35 years of expertise in property investment, development and asset management, we have a proven track record in capital and risk management, providing service excellence to tenants and delivering superior risk-adjusted returns for investors. www.dexus.com Dexus Funds Management Ltd ABN 24 060 920 783, AFSL 238163, as Responsible Entity for Dexus (ASX: DXS)
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Company: | Dexus Finance Pty Limited |
264 George Street | |
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