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WCM Beteiligungs- und Grundbesitz-AG: WCM acquires office property in Berlin-Mitte

WCM Beteiligungs- und Grundbesitz-AG / Key word(s): Real Estate

20.04.2015 16:51

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Ad hoc disclosure according to Section 15 of the WpHG

WCM acquires office property in Berlin-Mitte

- Agreement for the acquisition of a fully let office property in Berlin
concluded

- Purchase price of EUR 22.0 million or around EUR 2,290 per sqm

- Conclusion of the commercial real estate transaction announced in 2014

Frankfurt, 20 April 2015 - WCM Beteiligungs- und Grundbesitz-AG (WCM AG,
ISIN: DE000A1X3X33) has concluded a purchase agreement to acquire an office
property in Berlin-Mitte today. The property was built in 1997 and is
centrally located between Hackescher Markt and Alexanderplatz. It is fully
let and has a rental area of around 9,600 sqm with c. 50 parking spaces.
The net purchase price totals EUR 22.0 million or around EUR 2,290 per sqm.
Closing of the transaction is expected in August 2015.

By acquiring the office property in Berlin, WCM AG has successfully
completed the acquisition of a portfolio of office properties announced on
25 September 2014. The seller is GE Real Estate Property GmbH.

This acquisition increases WCM AG's real estate holdings to more than EUR
100 million. WCM AG intends to expand its property holdings in the future.

About WCM AG

Reflecting its strategic realignment implemented in 2014, WCM Beteiligungs-
und Grundbesitz-AG (WCM AG) intends to position itself as one of the
leading commercial property companies in Germany. As a holder of office and
retail properties with a focus on major office locations, the company is on
a dynamic growth path. In the mid-term WCM AG plans to build a portfolio
with a value exceeding EUR 1 billion. The company utilises a comprehensive
network for the acquisition of properties and value-enhancing portfolio
management in order to generate long-term attractive rental income and a
steady cash flow. WCM AG also intends to leverage further opportunities
offered by the property market. The company's management, headed by CEO
Stavros Efremidis, has extensive experience in the German property market
in connection with the acquisition and management of properties and many
years of capital market experience. The company has substantial corporate
and trade tax loss carryforwards available. WCM AG (ISIN DE000A1X3X33) is
listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's General Standard.

Press contact:
edicto GmbH
Axel Mühlhaus/ Dr. Sönke Knop
069-905505-51
[e-mail]


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Language: English
Company: WCM Beteiligungs- und Grundbesitz-AG
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 36
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.wcm.de
ISIN: DE000A1X3X33
WKN: A1X3X33
Listed: Regulated Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (General
Standard), Hamburg, Stuttgart; Regulated Unofficial Market in
Munich

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