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May 19, 2026

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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.
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (AHIP) has announced a significant change in its top leadership. The company confirmed the appointment of co-founder John O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, on December 11, 2025. The decision follows the resignation of Jonathan Korol, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has appointed Michael Juniper as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure. Juniper, who previously helped scale AirTrunk into a leading Asia-Pacific hyperscale platform, is expected to accelerate DigiCo’s data centre expansion to meet surging demand for cloud and AI services. DGT Chair, Joseph Carrozzi AM, welcomed the appointment, citing Juniper's exceptional track record as uniquely qualifying him to guide the company.

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