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January 2, 2026

REIT

First Capital REIT has secured overwhelming unitholder approval for its internal reorganisation plan, with more than 99% support at a special meeting in Toronto. The proposal now moves to a court hearing scheduled for 27 November, with the REIT expecting the arrangement to take effect by the end of the month, subject to final approval.
Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) has announced a deal to internalise the management rights of Vital Healthcare Property Trust (‘Vital’). The conditional agreement is valued at NZ$214 million (approximately $170 million), which Northwest will receive in cash. The transaction aligns with Northwest's strategy to simplify its business and reallocate capital back to North America. Vital will fund the purchase through a capital raise launched concurrently with the announcement.
Plymouth Industrial REIT has agreed to a $2.1 billion acquisition by Makarora Management LP and Ares Alternative Credit funds in an all-cash transaction valued at $22 per share. The deal, approved unanimously by Plymouth’s Board, offers shareholders a 50% premium and is expected to close in early 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.
The Securities and Futures Commission has launched a new REIT Channel and streamlined authorisation process to accelerate the approval of real estate investment trusts in Hong Kong. The initiative aims to enhance efficiency, improve transparency, and promote the city’s growth as a leading REIT and investment hub.
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. has acquired a three-property portfolio spanning Illinois, Virginia and Louisiana for $2.8 million, achieving a weighted average cash yield of 8.5%.
Fermi, co-founded by former U.S. energy secretary Rick Perry, has raised $682.5 million in a U.S. IPO, reflecting strong demand for AI-driven data infrastructure. The Texas-based company, valued at $12.46 billion, is building a massive energy and data campus set to supply 11 GW of power by 2038.

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