Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Cramo Group Closes Sale Leaseback of Nine Properties in Finland

Aberdeen Property Fund - April 21, 2008

Cramo has signed an agreement on the sale of its real estate properties in Finland

Cramo Plc has signed an agreement on the sale of nine of its real estate properties in Finland to Aberdeen Property Fund Finland K Ky and one or several companies owned by Aberdeen Property Fund Finland I Ky, and on the simultaneous leaseback of the properties with an initial fixed term of 10 years.

The properties include the headquarters of Cramo Plc located at Kalliosolantie 2, Vantaa. the transaction is expected to be closed in the end of April 2008. The resulting capital gain is estimated at roughly EUR 3.9 million, to be booked in other operating income of the Cramo Group during Q2 2008.

"The sale of the real estate properties in Finland follows Cramo's strategy on focusing on its core businesses. The transaction will release capital for the Group's growth strategy in equipment rental and modular space, while at the same time release Cramo's balance sheet from non-core assets. Sphere: Related Content

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