First Capital REIT Announces Further Reduction in Gazit's Ownership to 4.4%

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TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2020

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TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - First Capital REIT ("First Capital" or "FCR") (TSX: FCR.UN), one of Canada's leading developers, owners and operators of mixed-use urban real estate in Canada's most densely populated neighbourhoods, announced today that Gazit-Globe Ltd. (together with its affiliates, "Gazit") has sold a portion of its interest in FCR, reducing its ownership from approximately 6.7% to 4.4%. FCR agreed to waive the previously announced one-year lock-up of Gazit's FCR shares to facilitate a reduction of Gazit's interest in FCR. Gazit's retained interest continues to be subject to the lock-up, subject to the consent of FCR, for the remainder of the one-year term which expires on April 16, 2020.       

About First Capital Realty (TSX: FCR)

First Capital is one of Canada's leading developers, owners and operators of mixed-use urban real estate in Canada's most densely populated neighbourhoods. First Capital's focus is on creating thriving neighbourhoods that create value for businesses, residents, communities and our investors.

SOURCE First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust

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