Tritax Big Box has announced its agreement to purchase UK Commercial Property REIT (UKCM) for c. €1b. This acquisition will create a real estate entity valued at c. €4.6b, with a property portfolio of c. €7.4b, mostly in logistics.
Upon receiving shareholder consent, UKCM's investors will secure a 23.3% stake in a new conglomerate. UKCM is currently a small entity investing in a variety of properties such as shopping centres, office buildings, and distribution centres.
This merger is a part of the ongoing consolidation within the REIT sector, which has seen significant M&A activity since 2019. The successful merger of Capital & Counties Properties and Shaftesbury proceeded after approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), highlighting the competitive dynamics in London's West End.
This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the UK real estate market, highlighting the strategic shifts companies are making to bolster their market positions and adapt to the evolving commercial landscape.
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