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GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED
(Registered in Guernsey)
(Registration number: 68739)
LSE share code: GR1T
SEM share code: DEL.N0000
ISIN: GG00BMDHST63
LEI: 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05
("Grit" or the "Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group")
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY PERSON CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH DIRECTOR/PERSON DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The board of directors (the "Board") of Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited, a leading pan-African real estate company focused on investing in and actively managing a diversified portfolio of assets underpinned by predominantly US$ and Euro denominated long-term leases with high quality multi-national tenants, has been notified of the following dealings by Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") as part of the Open Offer and Placing which closed on Thursday, 16 December 2021. All dealings have taken place at the Open Offer and Placing price of USD0.52 per share and are in respect of new ordinary shares of no par value ("New Ordinary Shares").
In addition, the GRIT Executive Share Trust ("Trust") acquired a further 5,588,462 New Ordinary Shares in the Open Offer and Placing, which increased the Trust's shareholding in the Company to 8,193,462 ordinary shares of no par value, representing 1.72% per cent. of the enlarged issued share capital of the Company. These New Ordinary Shares are intended to be used to satisfy future awards under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). Where such awards are made to Directors and/or PDMRs a further announcement will be made.
The Notification of Transaction Forms provided in accordance with the requirements of the MAR in relation to the transactions mentioned above are set out below.
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Mr Jonathan Crichton | ||
b. | Name of PCA | N/A | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | N/A | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Independent Non-Executive Director | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 20,000 | USD10,400 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021 | ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership immediately post | |||
| New share ownership | 200,000 shares (0.04% of issued share capital) | ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Ms. Bronwyn Knight | ||
b. | Name of PCA | N/A | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | N/A | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Chief Executive Officer | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 576,923 | USD300,000 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership immediately post | |||
| New share ownership | 7,331,655 shares (1.54% of issued share capital)
| ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Leon van de Moortele
| ||
b. | Name of PCA | Cuckoos Nest Trust | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | Settlor and Beneficiary | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Chief Financial Officer | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 384,615 | USD200,000 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership immediately post | |||
| New share ownership | 2,557,349 shares (0.54% of issued share capital) | ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Moira van der Westhuizen
| ||
b. | Name of PCA | N/A | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | N/A | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Chief Operating Officer | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 192,307 | USD100,000 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership | |||
| New share ownership | 237,307 shares (0.05% of issued share capital) | ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Adam Nisbet
| ||
b. | Name of PCA | N/A | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | N/A | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Head of Investment | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 192,307 | USD100,000 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership | |||
| New share ownership | 192,307 shares (0.04% of issued share capital) | ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Jacobus van Zyl
| ||
b. | Name of PCA | N/A | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | N/A | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Head of Treasury | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 200,624 | 104,324 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership | |||
| New share ownership | 207,017 shares (0.04% of issued share capital) | ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Andries Smit
| ||
b. | Name of PCA | N/A | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | N/A | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Head of Real Estate | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 230,769 | USD120,000 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership | |||
| New share ownership | 230,769 shares (0.05% of issued share capital) | ||
Notification of a Transaction pursuant to Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 | ||||
1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |||
a. | Name of PDMR | Darren Veenhuis | ||
b. | Name of PCA | Noble Tree Capital Partners Ltd | ||
c. | Relationship of PDMR to PCA | Director and Shareholder | ||
2 | Reason for notification
| |||
a. | Position/Status | Chief Strategy Officer | ||
b. | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial Notification | ||
3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |||
a. | Name | GRIT REAL ESTATE INCOME GROUP LIMITED | ||
b. | LEI | 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05 | ||
4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |||
a. | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrumentIdentification Code | Ordinary shares of No Par Value GG00BMDHST63 | ||
b. | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares under the Open Offer and Placing | ||
c. | Price(s) and volume(s) | Price(s) | Volume(s) | Total |
USD0.52 | 1,834,359 | 953,867 | ||
d. | Aggregated information
- Aggregated Volume
- Price |
Single transaction
As mentioned above | ||
e. | Date of the transaction | 21 December 2021
| ||
f. | Place of the transaction | Off market transaction | ||
5 | Share ownership | |||
| New number of shares | 1,834,359 shares (0.38% of issued share capital) | ||
By Order of the Board
21 December 2021
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited |
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Bronwyn Knight, Chief Executive Officer | +230 269 7090 |
Darren Veenhuis, Chief Strategy Officer and Investor Relations | +44 779 512 3402 |
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Maitland/AMO - Communications Adviser |
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James Benjamin | +44 7747 113 930 |
| Grit-maitland@maitland.co.uk |
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finnCap Ltd - UK Financial Adviser |
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William Marle / Teddy Whiley (Corporate Finance) | +44 20 7220 5000 |
Mark Whitfeld / Pauline Tribe (Sales) | +44 20 3772 4697 |
Monica Tepes (Research) | +44 20 3772 4698 |
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Perigeum Capital Ltd - SEM Authorised Representative and Sponsor |
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Shamin A. Sookia | +230 402 0894 |
Kesaven Moothoosamy | +230 402 0898 |
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Capital Markets Brokers Ltd - Mauritian Sponsoring Broker |
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Neetusha Aubeeluck | +230 402 0285 |
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NOTES:
Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited is the leading pan-African real estate company focused on investing in and actively managing a diversified portfolio of assets in carefully selected African countries (excluding South Africa). These high-quality assets are underpinned by predominantly US$ and Euro denominated long-term leases with a wide range of blue-chip multi-national tenant covenants across a diverse range of robust property sectors.
The Company is committed to delivering strong and sustainable income for shareholders, with the potential for income and capital growth. The Company is targeting net total shareholder return inclusive of NAV growth of 12.0%+ p.a.*
The Company holds its primary listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE: GR1T and a secondary listing on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM: DEL.N0000).
Further information on the Company is available at http://grit.group/
* These are targets only and not a profit forecast and there can be no assurance that they will be met. Any forward-looking statements and the assumptions underlying such statements are the responsibility of the Board of Directors and have not been reviewed or reported on by the Company's external auditors.
Directors: Peter Todd+ (Chairman), Bronwyn Knight (Chief Executive Officer)*, Leon van de Moortele (Chief Financial Officer)*, David Love+, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah+, Nomzamo Radebe, Catherine McIlraith+, Jonathan Crichton+, Cross Kgosidiile+ and Bright Laaka+ (Permanent Alternate Director to Nomzamo Radebe).
(* Executive Director) (+ independent Non-Executive Director)
Company secretary: Intercontinental Fund Services Limited
Registered address: PO Box 186, Royal Chambers, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 4HP
Registrar and transfer agent (Mauritius): Intercontinental Secretarial Services Limited
UK Transfer secretary: Link Asset Services Limited
SEM authorised representative and sponsor: Perigeum Capital Ltd
This notice is issued pursuant to the FCA Listing Rules, Article 19 of MAR and SEM Listing Rule 11.3 and the Mauritian Securities Act 2005. The Board of the Company accepts full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this communiqué.