TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Slate Office REIT (TSX: SOT.UN) (the "REIT"), an owner and operator of high-quality workplace real estate, announced today that it has sold the property at 95-105 Moatfield Drive in Toronto, Ontario for a sale price of $97.0 million (the “Disposition”), which represents a 6.4% in-place capitalization rate or $239 per square foot.

Disposition Highlights

• Advances the REIT’s growth strategy – The Disposition is consistent with the REIT’s strategy to position its portfolio in line with high-quality, modern assets with strong credit tenants, long lease terms, and cash flow yield
• Validates the REIT’s real estate value – The Disposition is occurring at a 12.0% or $10.4 million premium to the REIT’s purchase price; the sale price represents a 5.0% increase to the REIT’s June 30, 2022 IFRS value, further validating the net asset value of the REIT
• Increases the REIT’s available equity capital for redeployment – Proceeds from the sale will enable the REIT to immediately reduce its indebtedness and deploy capital towards accretive opportunities

“The strategic disposition of the property at 95-105 Moatfield Drive is a testament to our team’s ability to unlock value for the REIT’s unitholders in all market conditions,” said Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive Officer of Slate Office REIT. “The sale price at a significant premium to purchase price further validates the REIT’s net asset value and the upside potential of the REIT’s stock and unlocks equity capital for the REIT to redeploy into more modern, high-quality assets with stable cash flow.”

About Slate Office REIT (TSX: SOT.UN)

Slate Office REIT is a global owner and operator of high-quality workplace real estate. The REIT owns interests in and operates a portfolio of strategic and well-located real estate assets in North America and Europe. The majority of the REIT’s portfolio is comprised of government and high-quality credit tenants. The REIT acquires quality assets at a discount to replacement cost and creates value for unitholders by applying hands-on asset management strategies to grow rental revenue, extend lease term and increase occupancy. Visit slateofficereit.com to learn more.

About Slate Asset Management

Slate Asset Management is a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets. We focus on fundamentals with the objective of creating long-term value for our investors and partners. Slate’s platform has a range of real estate and infrastructure investment strategies, including opportunistic, value add, core plus, and debt investments. We are supported by exceptional people and flexible capital, which enable us to originate and execute on a wide range of compelling investment opportunities. Visit slateam.com to learn more.

Forward-Looking Statements

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