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REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL PLC - Redefine International disposes of Cromwell Shareholding

Release Date: 01/09/2015 11:47
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Redefine International disposes of Cromwell Shareholding

REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL P.L.C.
(Incorporated in the Isle of Man)
(Registered number 010534V)
LSE share code: RDI
JSE share code: RPL
ISIN: IM00B8V8G91
(“Redefine International” or “the Company”)


REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL DISPOSES OF CROMWELL SHAREHOLDING


Redefine International, the FTSE 250 UK Real Estate Investment Trust (“UK-REIT”), announces that it has
disposed of its entire remaining shareholding in the Cromwell Property Group (“Cromwell”), held through its
100% owned subsidiary Redefine Australian Investments Limited, (the “Transaction” or the “Sale”). The
Transaction is in line with the Company’s stated strategy to dispose of its non-core assets, of which its
Cromwell shareholding was one.

Cromwell, a stapled security listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (“ASX”), comprises the Cromwell
Diversified Property Trust and Cromwell Corporation Limited.

Macquarie Bank Limited was appointed to sell the shares on the Company’s behalf. The Sale was conducted
through an accelerated book build and the holding was sold on the ASX at a discount of 3.85% to the market
opening price for a total consideration of AUD172.8 million (GBP80.4 million). The transaction reflects a
GBP57.1 million surplus after settlement of the AUD50 million debt facility secured against the investment.

The proceeds of the Sale will strengthen the Company’s cash position and will be utilised, when opportune, to
acquire properties in the Company’s core investment markets of the UK and Germany.

Commenting, CEO Mike Watters said:

“We have achieved excellent returns from our investment in Cromwell and the Sale is in line with our objective
of recycling capital from non-core investments into our core target markets of the UK and Germany. The
proceeds will enable us to take advantage of a number of new and exciting investment opportunities which
support our income focused strategy and our strong shareholder returns.”

For further information:

Redefine International P.L.C.
Michael Watters, Stephen Oakenfull                             Tel: +44 (0) 20 7811 0100

FTI Consulting
UK Public Relations Adviser
Dido Laurimore, Claire Turvey, Ellie Sweeney                   Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000

FTI Consulting
SA Public Relations Adviser
Max Gebhardt                                                   Tel: + 27 (0) 11 214 2402

JSE Sponsor
Java Capital                                                   Tel: + 27 (0) 11 722 3050

Redefine International (RDI) is a FTSE 250 income focused UK-REIT with a primary listing on the London
Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

The Group invests in large, well developed economies with established and transparent real estate markets.
Within these markets, Redefine International’s £1 billion investment portfolio provides diversified exposure to
the commercial, industrial, retail and hotel sectors.

Redefine International is focused on delivering sustainable and growing income to shareholders through
investment in income yielding assets let to high quality occupiers on long leases. Capital values are enhanced
and protected by asset management and other low capex development activities.

As a UK-REIT, the Group aims to distribute the majority of its earnings available for distribution on a semi-
annual basis, providing investors with attractive income returns as well as exposure to capital growth
opportunities.

www.redefineinternational.com


1 September 2015

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