Keppel REIT (Australia) Sub-Trust 8 agreed to acquire 50% stake in 255 George Street, a freehold Grade A office building in Sydney, Australia from Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund I which is managed by Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) for approximately AUD360 million on March 28, 2024. The consideration consists of AUD 363.8 million in cash. As part of the consideration, AUD 363.8 million was paid towards assets.

Purchase Consideration for Net Lettable Area 19,498.4sqm is AUD363.8 million. The deal will be funded through combination of SGD- and AUD-denominated bank loans and/or potential divestment proceeds that may be available for deployment as part of Keppel REIT?s ongoing portfolio optimisation strategy. Completion is expected to take place within the next two quarters of 2024.

MinterEllison acted as legal advisor to Mirvac Wholesale Office Fund.