Tuesday, February 26, 2013

GIC raises US$1.25b by selling shares in Global Logistic Properties

GIC raises US$1.25b by selling shares in Global Logistic Properties
Posted: 26 February 2013 1751 hrs
     
SINGAPORE: The Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) has raised US$1.25 billion by selling about 596 million shares in warehouse operator Global Logistic Properties (GLP).

GIC sold the shares at S$2.60 each, which is a 4.8 per cent discount to Monday's closing price.

Following the share sale, it now holds a 37 per cent stake in GLP, down from 49 per cent.

GIC said the move is part of the fund's portfolio rebalancing, and it will remain a substantial shareholder of GLP for the long run.

- CNA/ms

- wong chee tat :)

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