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LONDON - Blackstone (NYSE:BX) affiliate Wapping Holdings has acquired an additional 3.02% stake in Warehouse REIT plc (LSE:WHR), bringing its total interest to approximately 13.79% of the company’s ordinary share capital, according to a statement released Friday.
The additional purchase of 12,829,599 shares at a weighted average price of 113.4 pence per share follows Blackstone’s increased cash offer announced on July 10 to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Warehouse REIT.
The Warehouse REIT independent directors have unanimously recommended Blackstone’s offer to shareholders, withdrawing their previous recommendation for a competing offer from Tritax Big Box plc.
Wapping Bidco Ltd, a newly-formed company indirectly owned by investment funds advised by Blackstone Inc. affiliates, is implementing the takeover offer at 113.4 pence per share. The offer remains open for acceptance until September 8, 2025.
Rothschild & Co Redburn is acting on behalf of Bidco and its subsidiary, seeking to purchase additional shares at the offer price.
The move comes as part of Blackstone’s strategy to expand its real estate portfolio in the UK market. Warehouse REIT specializes in urban logistics and industrial property assets.
Shareholders who hold their shares in certificated form must return completed acceptance forms by the September deadline, while those holding shares in CREST should ensure electronic acceptance is made by the same date.
Based on a press release statement, the takeover represents Blackstone’s continued interest in the UK property sector amid changing market conditions.
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