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Axis Real Estate Investment Trust has proposed acquiring a property in Johor for a total cash consideration of MYR 34.6 million. The move aligns with the trust's strategy of expanding its industrial and logistics-focused portfolio in high-demand regions. Johor continues to attract investor interest due to its strategic location and strong occupier demand. Axis-REIT has a track record of acquiring income-generating industrial assets across Malaysia to support stable returns. Details on the property's yield and tenancy are expected to be disclosed following completion of the transaction.
Axis Real Estate Investment Trust has proposed the acquisition of a property in Johor as part of its ongoing portfolio expansion strategy. The proposed transaction involves a total lump sum cash consideration of MYR 34.6 million and will be funded entirely through cash, according to a regulatory filing referenced by Reuters.
Axis-REIT stated that the proposed acquisition is in line with its focus on strengthening income-generating assets in key industrial and logistics locations. Johor remains a strategic market due to its proximity to Singapore, improving infrastructure, and sustained demand from manufacturing and logistics occupiers.
The trust has consistently expanded its portfolio through targeted acquisitions across Malaysia, with a strong emphasis on industrial properties that offer stable rental income and long-term leases. Past acquisitions have largely focused on logistics warehouses and industrial facilities, supporting Axis-REIT's objective of maintaining resilient occupancy levels and predictable cash flows.
The proposed Johor asset is expected to complement the trust's existing portfolio mix. Further details on the property, including tenant profile and yield impact, are subject to completion of the acquisition process and relevant approvals.
Source Reuters
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