Picton Acquisition

3 February 2015 PICTON PROPERTY INCOME LIMITED ("Picton" or the "Company") PICTON ADDS TO HOLDING AT ANGOULEME WAY RETAIL PARK, BURY Picton, the property investment company, has completed the acquisition of the long leasehold interest in two retail warehouse units located immediately adjacent to its existing holding at Angouleme Way Retail Park, Bury. The £3.9 million purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 7.9%. The 96-year leasehold interest comprises two units totalling 29,609 sq ft which are currently let to Argos and Poundstretcher for a further four years and generate a combined net income of £323,750 pa. The two units are located directly opposite the A58 arterial road and The Rock shopping and leisure scheme. Michael Morris, Chief Executive, commented: "This is the first acquisition to complete, of several we have under consideration, since our recent fundraising. It also marks the consolidation of our ownership in Bury, where we now control all five units and expect to unlock further value through asset management initiatives." 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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