REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers and hotels.
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Partnerships are occurring across a range of REIT property sectors.
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STORE’s Sherry Rexroad also says REIT boards need diversity of experience & perspective.
Bill Staffieri says SEC has a wide range of issues on their agenda.
Duke Realty’s Ann Colussi Dee also said that with a “seasoned workforce,” a segment of REIT employees has retired during the pandemic.
Morgan Stanley’s Laurel Durkay said that significant dry powder and the value discrepancy between the public and private markets were major factors spurring transactions in 2021.
Tax Legal Expert Kendal Sibley says fewer OP unit deals getting done.
Khalid Husain of Cohen & Steers says investors want to understand how companies are using scenario analysis and decarbonization pathways as part of their overall ESG strategy.
New fund EquiBlue will offer direct benefits for under-resourced communities.
Venable’s Jim Hanks said boards should have a rights plan to prepare for hostile tender offers; and a classified board to prepare for a hostile proxy contest.
EVP Matt Jordan says the REIT has tripled its assets over the past 10 years.
Value Reporting Foundation’s Neil Stewart says ESG information factoring into investment decisions.
EY’s Chris Johnston says despite the COVID environment, more than $125 billion of new debt and equity was raised.
Third Avenue’s Ryan Dobratz also sees increased M&A activity in next 12-24 months.
Arch Insurance’s Howard Sider & Alliant’s Stephen Kelly review litigation trends.
The world of ESG investing has changed dramatically over the last five years, with record funds pouring into sustainable investments in 2021. At the same time, REITs have made significant progress with ESG reporting and initiatives.