OUE REIT (SGX:TS0U) completed the divestment of its equity interest in Lippo Realty which owns the Lippo Plaza in Shanghai, through its subsidiary, Tecwell, according to a filing with the Singapore Exchange on Friday.
The aggregate consideration of the sale shares in approximately SG$357.4 million, representing a loss of around SG$16.6 million.
The property is located in the commercial district of Huangpu and comprises of 91.2% share of strata ownership of a Grade A 36-storey commercial building with retail podium and carpark lots.
The disposal is part of the REIT's strategy to optimize its portfolio composition while proceeds will provide the REIT's manager with financial flexibility to pay off debt, undertake acquisitions and to commence a distribution per unit.
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