Statement regarding a Proposed Offer

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LondonMetric Property Plc and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited have reached an agreement in principle for a proposed all-share offer for Picton Property Income Limited, valuing Picton at £403.4 million, or 78.2 pence per share, representing a 7.0% premium to its recent share price. Under the terms, Picton shareholders would receive 0.190 LondonMetric shares and 0.881 SREIT shares per Picton share. This offer is expected to be earnings accretive for both LondonMetric and SREIT, with Picton shareholders potentially receiving an immediate increase in dividend income. The transaction is subject to due diligence and final agreement on terms, with TR Property Investment Trust plc, holding 11.4% of Picton, indicating support for the offer.

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