Picton Acquires Long Let Retail Park in Gloucester

6 March 2015 PICTON PROPERTY INCOME LIMITED ("Picton" or the "Company") PICTON ACQUIRES LONG LET RETAIL PARK IN GLOUCESTER Picton, the property investment company,has acquired Gloucester Retail Park for £14.65 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 6.9%. The retail park is prominently located on Eastern Avenue and comprises four units totalling 112,000 sq ft. It is in a recognised Retail Warehouse location and is leased to leading discount retailers: B&M Bargains, Carpetright, The Range and AHF. It producesa diversified annual income of £1.067 million with an average weighted lease length of 13.2 years at a low average rent of under £9.60 per sq ft. which reflectsrecent letting activity. Michael Morris, Chief Executive, commented: "Since the start of the year we have deployed £19.5 million using proceeds from our Placing Programme.We think this is an attractive entry point, recognising the income longevity and low overall rent, and believe there are a number of asset management opportunities which should enhance income and value during our ownership." ENDS For further information: Tavistock Communications Jeremy Carey/James Verstringhe, 020 7920 3150, jverstringhe@tavistock.co.uk Picton Capital Limited Michael Morris, 020 7011 9980, michael.morris@pictoncapital.co.uk The Company Secretary Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Guernsey) Limited Trafalgar Court Les Banques St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 3QL David Sauvarin, 01481 745001, team_picton@ntrs.com Note to Editors Picton Property Income Limited ('Picton') is an income focused property investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Picton can invest both directly and indirectly in commercial property across the United Kingdom. With Net Assets of £315.7 million at 31 December 2014 and approximately 870 investors, the Company's objective is to provide shareholders with an attractive level of income, together with the potential for capital growth by investing in the principal commercial property sectors.www.pictonproperty.co.uk
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