Key Facts and Notable Investor Actions:
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Preferential Offering Details: ESR-LOGOS REIT (E-LOG) is conducting a non-renounceable Preferential Offering to raise up to approximately S$94 million. The offering allows eligible unitholders to subscribe for 4 Preferential Offering Units for every 100 existing units at an issue price of S$0.305 per unit. This price represents a premium over recent market prices and the net asset value of S$0.305 per unit.
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Key Dates:
- Preferential Offering Record Date: 18 October 2024, 5:00 p.m. (Eligibility cutoff for participation).
- Commencement of the Preferential Offering: 23 October 2024, 9:00 a.m.
- Close of Preferential Offering: 1 November 2024, 5:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. for electronic applications).
- Expected Issue and Trading Date: 11 November 2024, 9:00 a.m.
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Advanced Distribution: E-LOG will declare an advanced distribution for the period from 1 July 2024 to the day before the issuance of the Preferential Offering Units. The estimated distribution is between 0.686 and 0.758 Singapore cents per unit, with the actual amount to be confirmed later.
- Record Date for Advanced Distribution: 8 November 2024, 5:00 p.m.
- Payment Date for Advanced Distribution: 8 January 2025.
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Use of Proceeds: Up to approximately S$92.5 million (98.4% of gross proceeds) will be used to fund acquisitions, while around S$1.5 million (1.6% of proceeds) will cover associated expenses.
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Sponsor Commitment: ESR Group Limited’s subsidiary, e-Shang Infinity Cayman Limited, has committed to subscribe up to S$88.2 million, ensuring the success of the offering.
Special Notes for Investors:
- Investors should be aware of the critical deadlines for participation in the Preferential Offering and the eligibility criteria, especially ensuring their units are credited before the key record dates.
- The Preferential Offering is not underwritten but is supported by significant sponsor commitments, reducing risk.
- The offering price is set at a premium, suggesting confidence in the REIT’s future prospects and offering potential value for participating investors.
These details provide the necessary information for investors to make informed decisions regarding participation in the offering and the associated distribution.
