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Grit Real Estate Income Group is a listed property income group operating in carefully selected African countries. The Company optimizes its structural investments underpinned by solid property fundamentals to achieve superior US Dollar and Euro based returns. Grit’s strong management team has over 59 years’ experience on the continent and is supported by in-country asset and property managers. Key executives are significantly invested in the Company on a no free carry basis, ensuring alignment with shareholders.
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The FTSE 100 dropped on Friday as news emerged that the UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October
The London-listed increased its stakes in the company from 6.25% to 30% to expand its presence in the southern African country
The property trust will invest a total of US$103.5mln, expecting net property yields between 8% and 12%
With property spread across Ghana, Botswana, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Kenya and Zambia, the portfolio was independent valued at US$825.2mln
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The pan-African real estate investor said the issue would support a “significant and growing pipeline” of investment opportunities across the continent