European Residential REIT (ERES) has agreed to a $441 million all-cash takeover by CAPREIT. Unitholders will receive $1.19 per unit, representing a 32 per cent premium when combined with previous distributions. The deal concludes a multi-year strategic review focused on maximizing investor value. ERES is expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange following the transaction's closure, which is anticipated in the second quarter of 2026.
Minto Apartment REIT has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired and taken private by Crestpoint Real Estate Investments and the Minto Group. The all-cash transaction is valued at $2.3 billion and offers unitholders $18.00 per unit. Minto will retain a significant stake and continue to manage the high-quality Canadian residential portfolio. The deal is expected to close in the latter half of 2026 following a unitholder vote in March.
Axis Real Estate Investment Trust has signed a RM34.6 million deal to acquire a new industrial facility in Senai, Johor. The property is a build-and-lease project that will be occupied by existing tenant FCI Connectors Malaysia Sdn Bhd upon its completion in 2027. Market analysts from BIMB Research expect the acquisition to contribute an estimated RM2.49 million in annual gross rental income.
Supermarket Income REIT has expanded its UK portfolio by acquiring three well-established grocery sites in Aylesbury, Sale and Frimley for a total of £97.6 million. The deal includes major stores operated by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, all of which benefit from long-term, inflation-linked leases. This latest move marks the end of a busy year for the trust, which has focused on recycling capital and strengthening its position as a specialist landlord.
CAPREIT has confirmed the acquisition of six new rental properties across Canada, totalling nearly $293 million in investment. The deal includes major residential complexes in Quebec, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, aimed at modernising the firm's portfolio. Alongside these purchases, the trust has committed $94 million to share buybacks as part of its ongoing capital strategy.
ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited has agreed to divest a portfolio of eight non-core Singapore industrial properties for S$338.1 million. The sale represents a 2.0% premium to the independent valuation. The transaction is a key part of the REIT’s Portfolio Rejuvenation and Capital Recycling strategies.
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