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Acquisition of a portfolio of three outlet centres
Acquisition of a portfolio of three outlet centres.
About this update from Land Securities Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 3302F Land Securities Group PLC 16 May 2017 \n\nLand Securities Group PLC (\"Land Securities\")\n \nLand Securities has acquired a portfolio of three outlet centres from Hermes Investment Management for £332.5 million, generating annualised net rental income(1) of £21.6 million.\nThe acquisition follows the recent disposals of The Printworks in Manchester and The Cornerhouse in Nottingham and is in line with the company's strategy of recycling capital into family focused retail and leisure destinations. \nThe portfolio comprises Freeport Braintree in Essex, Clarks Village in Street, Somerset and J32 in Castleford, Yorkshire, and now establishes Land Securities as the leading owner-manager of outlets in the UK.\nScott Parsons, Managing Director Retail at Land Securities, said: \"Our Retail strategy is focused on the destinations that offer the most vibrant and engaging experiences for retailers and consumers alike. Following our disposal of The Printworks and The Cornerhouse, this acquisition adds three new destinations to our portfolio, where we see potential for growth.\"\nChris Taylor, Head of Private Markets at Hermes Investment Management, said: \"The sale of the portfolio is an excellent result for the fund and allows us to redeploy capital into markets where we have best-in-class asset management capabilities.\" \n1. Annualised net passing rent at 31 March 2017\n-Ends-\n \nNotes to editors:\n \nFor further information, please contact:\n \nLand Securities Group PLC\n \nMedia Investors\nMolly Neal &nb...