SEGRO Acquires retail park with data centre redevelopment potential in Slough
SEGRO plc (“SEGRO” or the “Group”) has acquired Bath Road Shopping Park in Slough, from Royal London Asset Management for £120 million.
The retail park is strategically located next to the Slough Trading Estate and covers approximately 11.4 acres. It includes 10 retail warehouse units, roughly one third of which are currently vacant thereby providing immediate opportunities for asset management or redevelopment initiatives, the remaining leases expire between 2023 and 2028.
Land suitable for industrial development is in high demand and short supply in the Thames Valley and the relatively short lease terms of the retail units creates an opportunity to redevelop the site into modern warehousing suited to a variety of users, including data centres.
SEGRO was represented by Knight Frank and CMS. CBRE and GunnerCooke advised Royal London.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR INVESTOR / ANALYST AND MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
| SEGRO | Soumen Das (Chief Financial Officer) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9110 |
| Claire Mogford (Head of Investor Relations) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9048 | |
| Gary Gaskarth (External Communications Manager) | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9069 | |
| FTI Consulting | Richard Sunderland / Ellie Sweeney / Eve Kirmatzis | Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000 |
About SEGRO
SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 9.7 million square metres of space (104 million square feet) valued at £23.8 billion (as of 30 June 2022) serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in seven other European countries.
For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.
A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing Low-Carbon Growth, Investing in Local Communities and Environments and Nurturing Talent.
See www.SEGRO.com for further information.
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