28th May 2015 09:51
SCHRODER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES LIMITED - Change of Broker and Continuation VoteSCHRODER GLOBAL REAL ESTATE SECURITIES LIMITED - Change of Broker and Continuation Vote
PR Newswire
London, May 28
Schroder Global Real Estate Securities Limited(the "Company" or "SGRE")(a closed-ended investment company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of Guernsey with registered number 44714)
Change of Broker and Introduction of a Continuation Vote
28 May 2015
The Directors of Schroder Global Real Estate Securities Limited (the "Company") announce that with effect from 28 May 2015, Panmure Gordon has been appointed as the Company’s Corporate Broker. The change is consistent with the Board’s intention to grow the Company and improve liquidity. The Company believes that Panmure Gordon will bring a fresh approach and the heightened activity levels required to deliver on this strategy. The appointment of Panmure Gordon has been made following an extensive review process.
In addition to the appointment on Panmure Gordon and in an effort to provide improved clarity on the Company and its investment objective, the Company announces the appointment of Edison Research, who will prepare a detailed report on the Company, management team, investment strategy and performance and track record to date. This will be widely issued and distributed to the investor community in the UK and internationally. The first market research paper is expected to be issued during June 2015.
The Company also announces that an ordinary resolution for the continuation of the Company as an investment company will be put forward at the Annual General Meeting to be held in June 2017. If the resolution should not be passed, the Board will then bring forward proposals for the liquidation of the company such as to enable those shareholders who wish to realise their holdings to do so. The Board believes that this commitment will allow the Company and the Manager to work with Panmure Gordon to grow the Company whilst also continuing to deliver the already established strong investment performance track record since adopting the revised investment strategy in October 2014.
Duncan Owen, Head of Schroder Real Estate, comments:
“The investment performance of the Company remains strong since Schroder took over the management of the portfolio with the NAV and share price having increased by 20% and 28% respectively to the end of the first quarter 2015. We look forward to now working with Panmure Gordon and Edison in order to build upon this record in order to grow the Company. The objectives are to deliver superior returns as well as growth of the Company to improve liquidity.”
Paul Fincham, Joint Head of Investment Funds, Panmure Gordon, comments:
”We are delighted to have been appointed by the Company and look forward to working with the Board and the Manager with a view to generating additional demand for the company and improving liquidity in its shares.”
Crispian Collins, Chairman, SGRE Board, comments:
”The Board has undertaken a detailed strategic review and following a competitive process selected Panmure Gordon as the new broker. We look forward to working with them in order to develop the Company to the next level.”
Enquiries:
Company website: http://www.schroderglobalrealestatesecurities.com/
Paul FinchamPanmure Gordon[email protected]: +44 (0) 20 7886 2713
Andrew MaidenNorthern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Guernsey) Limited[email protected]: +44 (0) 1481 745368
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