9 Nov 2017 07:00
CLS Holdings plc ("CLS") announces the acquisition of
Columbia Bracknell
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CLS announces that it has acquired Columbia Bracknell, a multi-let office property in Bracknell, Berkshire for Β£14.7 million excluding costs.
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The property comprises 54,291 sq ft (5,043 sqm) of office space which, with an occupancy rate of 79%, currently generates an annual rental income of Β£0.88 million, and a net initial yield of 5.6%. Once fully let, it is expected to produce Β£1.17 million per annum, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.5%.
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Columbia Bracknell has been extensively refurbished throughout and now has a diversified tenant base, providing a stable income from 10 tenants and a weighted average unexpired lease term of 3.1 years. It is well-located between the main train station and the town centre, which has recently undergone a Β£240 million regeneration. The transaction will be financed from existing CLS cash resources.
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Fredrik Widlund, Chief Executive of CLS, commented:
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"The acquisition of Columbia Bracknell is consistent with our strategy of investing in multi-let, high-quality offices in and around major cities across our three core markets: the UK, Germany, and France. This acquisition complements our existing portfolio and offers several opportunities for us to add value through active management and to significantly increase the occupancy rate."
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For further information, please contact:
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CLS Holdings plc www.clsholdings.com Fredrik Widlund, Chief Executive Officer John Whiteley, Chief Financial Officer Β | +44 (0)20 7582 7766 |
Liberum Capital Limited Richard Crawley Jamie Richards Β | +44 (0)20 3100 2222 |
Panmure Gordon (UK) Limited Dominic Morley Andrew Potts Β | +44 (0)20 7886 2500 Β |
Elm Square Advisers Limited Jonathan Gray Β | +44 (0) 20 7823 3695 |
Smithfield Consultants (Financial PR) Alex Simmons | +44 (0)20 3047 2476 |
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