Internacional (Marketwired, 16 de Agosto de 2013) Chartwell Retirement Residences ("Chartwell") (TSX:CSH.UN) announced today that it has acquired the 109-suite Ridgepointe at Pineview Retirement Residence ("Ridgepointe") in Kamloops, British Columbia. The residence opened in 2012, is currently 52% occupied and is located on an eight-acre parcel of land that has an 80 to 90-suite expansion potential. This acquisition expands Chartwell's presence in a growing seniors market and is expected to allow for strong operational synergies with the existing 97-suite Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence. The purchase price, before closing costs, was $21.5 million and was partially financed by a new five-year, $11.8 million mortgage, bearing interest at 3.65%, with the remaining portion of the purchase price settled using Chartwell's Credit Facility.
"This acquisition is fully in line with our strategy to acquire newer, well-designed and well-located properties in our existing markets," commented Brent Binions, Chartwell's President and CEO. "We are pleased to acquire this new property, which boasts beautiful views, high-end finishes and a number of energy efficient features, including a geothermal system. We welcome the residents and staff of Ridgepointe to the Chartwell family."
About Chartwell
Chartwell is a real estate investment trust which indirectly owns and operates a complete range of residences from independent supportive living through assisted living to long term care. It is one of the largest participants in the seniors housing business in North America. Chartwell's aim is to capitalize on the strong demographic trends present in its markets to maximize the value of its existing portfolio of retirement residences, and prudently avail itself of opportunities to grow internally and through accretive acquisitions.
Chartwell's Distribution Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") allows unitholders to have their monthly cash distributions used to purchase units without incurring commission or brokerage fees, and receive bonus units equal to 3% of their monthly cash distributions. More information can be obtained at www.chartwell.com.
Forward-Looking Information
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Contact Information
Chartwell Retirement Residences
Vlad Volodarski
Chief Financial Officer
(905) 501-4709
(905) 501-4710 (FAX)
vvolodarski@chartwell.com
www.chartwell.com
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