Melcor Commits to Full Acquisition of Melcor REIT
Deal News | Mar 05, 2025 | Globenewswire
Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and Melcor Developments Ltd. have both entered into voting support agreements with Telsec Property Corporation and FC Private Equity Realty Management Corp. in relation to Melcor’s proposed acquisition of Melcor REIT. According to the revised arrangement, Melcor will acquire the remainder of its unowned interest in Melcor REIT Limited Partnership, approximately 45%, for $5.50 per unit, totaling all 13 million outstanding Class A LP Units. This proposal offers an 11% increase over the previous bid. The parties agree to vote in favor of the proposal, currently scheduled for an April 11, 2025, vote, meant to consolidate the management and improve efficiency. Melcor, focused on real estate since 1923, oversees abundant assets across Canada and the U.S., while Melcor REIT manages lucrative properties in Western Canada. This strategic consolidation is to be formally documented and submitted to Canadian regulatory authorities.
Sectors
- Real Estate Investment
- Private Equity
Geography
- Canada – Melcor REIT and Melcor Developments Ltd. are Canadian companies based in Alberta, and the transaction primarily involves Canadian assets.
- United States – Melcor holds assets and has operations in Arizona and Colorado, contributing to its corporate scope.
Industry
- Real Estate Investment – The article focuses on Melcor REIT, which is engaged in owning, acquiring, managing, and leasing properties.
- Private Equity – Includes the participation of FC Private Equity Realty Management Corp. indicating transactional activity typical in Private Equity.
Financials
- $5.50 per unit – The cash consideration offered per unit for Melcor's acquisition of REIT LP.
- 11% – The increase in cash consideration over the previous offer for Melcor REIT.
- 13.0 million units – The total amount of Class A LP Units Melcor intends to acquire.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust | Target Company | Company | An unincorporated, open-ended real estate investment trust managing properties in Western Canada. |
Melcor Developments Ltd. | Bidding Company | Company | A diversified real estate development and asset management company operating since 1923. |
Telsec Property Corporation | Supporting Shareholder | Company | One of the entities providing voting support for Melcor's acquisition bid. |
FC Private Equity Realty Management Corp. | Supporting Shareholder | Company | An affiliate of private equity providing voting support for the acquisition. |
Richard Van Grieken | Supporting Shareholder | Person | Member of the Telsec Group supporting the acquisition. |
Bonnie Van Grieken | Supporting Shareholder | Person | Member of the Telsec Group supporting the acquisition. |
Kris Van Grieken | Supporting Shareholder | Person | Member of the Telsec Group supporting the acquisition. |