ASX & Media Announcements
2012
- 03/01/12Charter Hall Retail REIT senior management change
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced Steven Sewell has resigned from Charter Hall Group as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) (the ‘REIT’).
- 03/01/12Finalisation of Consortium arrangements for CQO
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (‘Charter Hall’) is pleased to announce that it has agreed final documentation on a series of consortium arrangements in relation to the Charter Hall Office Trust (‘CHOT’). These include the Management Agreement and Unitholders’ Agreement that will govern Charter Hall’s obligations and ongoing relationship with the other CHOT consortium members, being an entity owned by Public Sector Pension Investment Board and an affiliate of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (together with Charter Hall the ‘Consortium’). In addition, Charter Hall and the other members of the Consortium have entered into the Scheme Implementation Agreement (‘SIA’) with Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’) under which the Consortium will acquire all of the issued units of CQO (except those held by the members of the Consortium or their associates).
2011 Archive
- 20/12/11Charter Hall Group appoints Chief Financial Officer
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced the appointment of Paul Altschwager as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment follows the formal recruitment process which commenced earlier this year. CHARTER HALL GROUP APPOINTS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- 05/12/11CQO update and restructure of unit transfer agreement
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) refers to the announcement today by the Independent Directors of Charter Hall Office Management Limited (CHOML), as responsible entity of Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (CQO), stating that in response to a revised offer for CQO they have “unanimously recommended the Proposal, in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to the Independent Expert finding the Proposal to be in the best interests of CQO unitholders, other than Charter Hall and its subsidiaries”.
- 30/11/11Charter Hall Group completes $200m wholesale equity raising
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced it has completed a $200 million equity raising for its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF). At the full year results in August this year, the Group announced that approximately half of the $200 million additional equity targets for CPOF had been secured, with the balance of approximately $100 million likely to be committed by the end of the year. This raising has now been completed.
- 24/11/11
- 24/11/11Charter Hall Group Board and Company Secretary changes
At its Annual General Meeting today, Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) announced the retirement of Cedric Fuchs, Executive Director, from the Board.
- 24/11/11CQO and CQR corporate governance and fee review finalised
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) confirms its support for the governance changes announced today that are being implemented across its listed REITs, Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (CQO) and Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) (CQR), as part of the corporate governance and fee reviews that commenced on 18 July 2011 (announcements attached).
- 15/11/11Construction commences at Perth's newest office development
The first soil was turned at 202 Pier Street, Perth today marking the official commencement of construction of Charter Hall’s new A-grade commercial office development, WorkZone.
- 21/10/11Charter Hall Group increases stake in CQR to 10%
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced it has exercised its right of first refusal to acquire a portion of Macquarie Bank Limited group’s (MBL) holding in Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR).
- 14/10/11Charter Hall 2011 Annual Report
Charter Hall Group's 2011 Annual Report was sent to securityholders, who have elected to receive a copy, on 14 October 2011.
- 07/10/11Charter Hall's 40 Creek Street, Brisbane secures Fitness First
Charter Hall’s Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) has secured Fitness First at 40 Creek Street, Brisbane following an active six months of leasing activity across the building with approximately 5,525 square metres (or 45% of NLA) of space being leased.
- 30/09/11Charter Hall sells Mentone Showrooms and completes Macquarie platform acquisition
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) today announced it has exchanged contracts to sell Mentone Showrooms in Mentone, Victoria for $16.7 million to a private investor.
- 02/09/11
- 29/08/11Macquarie Capital Group arranged Consortium indicative proposal to acquire units in CQO
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (‘CHC’) notes the announcement made today by Charter Hall Office Management Limited (‘CHOML’) as responsible entity of Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’) that it has received an indicative, highly conditional, non-binding and confidential proposal from Macquarie Capital Group Limited on behalf of a consortium including itself and a number of global institutional investors (the ‘Consortium’) to acquire for cash all of the CQO issued units, other than those held by CHC by way of a trust scheme of arrangement requiring the approval of CQO unitholders (the ‘Indicative Proposal’).
- 25/08/11
- 25/08/11Charter Hall exceeds FY11 operating earnings guidance
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’ or ‘Charter Hall’) today announced its full year results for the 12 months to 30 June 2011.
- 25/08/11
- 23/08/11Charter Hall secures anchor tenant at WorkZone Perth
Charter Hall Group today announced the execution of an agreement for lease with Leighton Contractors Pty Limited (‘Leighton’) for approximately 21,150 square metres of net lettable area (NLA) in Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5’s (CHOF5) proposed WorkZone office development at 202 Pier Street, Perth.
- 27/07/11Charter Hall retains management of CQO
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) today confirms that the resolution to replace Charter Hall Office Management Limited (‘CHOML’) as the responsible entity of Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’) with their nominee, Moss Capital Funds Management Limited (the ‘Resolution’) was not carried at the meeting of CQO unitholders today.
- 18/07/11Corporate governance review for CQO and CQR
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today confirms that it supports the review of Charter Hall Office REIT’s (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’) corporate governance arrangements and fee structure announced to the market today by CQO’s responsible entity Charter Hall Office Management Limited (announcement attached).
- 06/07/11CHC response to Orange Capital notice of Meeting
Activist Hedge Funds proposal to replace Charter Hall as Responsible Entity of Charter Hall Office REIT You will have now received correspondence from US based activist hedge fund, Orange Capital, calling a meeting of Charter Hall Office REIT ('CQO') unitholders to consider a resolution to replace Charter Hall Office Management Limited (‘CHOML’), a 100% owned subsidiary of Charter Hall Limited, with Moss Capital Funds Management Limited (‘Moss Capital’) as the responsible entity of CQO (the ‘Resolution’). The Notice of Meeting (‘NOM’) sent to you is accompanied by an explanatory memorandum issued by Orange Capital, Luxor Capital Group and Point Lobos Capital (the ‘Activist Hedge Funds’). That meeting is scheduled to be held on 27 July 2011.
- 05/07/11Construction commences at Sydney's newest CBD coastal community
The first soil has been turned today at Little Bay Cove, marking the commencement of construction of Sydney’s newest residential coastal community.
- 29/06/11Charter Hall Group increases debt facility to $100 million
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) is pleased to announce that it has increased its corporate debt facility with Westpac Banking Corporation by $25 million. The increase in the facility limit from $75 million to $100 million provides the Group with further capacity to pursue investment opportunities.
- 21/06/11CHC increases its interest in CQO by 3.3% to 13.3%
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (‘CHC’) today announces that it has entered into a Unit Transfer Agreement (‘UTA’) to acquire an additional 3.3% stake in Charter Hall Office REIT (the ‘Sale Units’) (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’) from New York based hedge fund Fir Tree Capital. The stake acquired under the UTA and CHC’s existing stake brings total CHC ownership in CQO to 13.3% . CHC remains CQO’s single largest unitholder, further aligning the interest between CHC and CQO.
- 20/06/11Distribution for the half year ending 30 June 2011
Charter Hall Funds Management Limited, as responsible entity for Charter Hall Property Trust and Charter Hall Limited (ASX:CHC) is pleased to announce a distribution of 8.5 cents per security (cps) for the half year ending 30 June 2011.
- 17/06/11Hedge fund consortium's intention to call CQO unitholder meeting
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (‘CHC’) confirms that the activist hedge fund consortium invested in Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’), Orange Capital LLC (‘Orange’), Luxor Capital Group, LP and Point Lobos Capital, LLC, have made a public statement that it intends to convene a meeting of CQO unitholders to be held on or about 27 July 2011 (‘Unitholder Meeting’) to consider the removal of Charter Hall Office Management Limited (‘CHOML’) as responsible entity of CQO and their proposed replacement responsible entity of CQO is Moss Capital Funds Management Limited, assisted by Fortius Funds Management Pty Limited.
- 01/06/11Charter Hall Direct Property Fund wins new Citibank and nib tenancies and Lonsec "Recommended (Upper End) rating
The recently reopened Charter Hall Direct Property Fund (CHDPF/the ‘Fund’) has been boosted by a number of new tenancies including two new high profile tenants and a “Recommended (Upper End)” rating from Lonsec.
- 31/05/11Charter Hall responds to CQO ASX Announcement
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (‘CHC’) responds to Charter Hall Office REIT’s (ASX:CQO) (‘CQO’) ASX announcement made yesterday, about its intention to sell all of its United States (‘US’) portfolio and its current intention to return net proceeds to CQO unitholders.
- 25/05/11Charter Hall boosts investor returns with the sale of Mulgrave property
Charter Hall has successfully completed the sale of a two-level office building at 271-273 Wellington Road, Mulgrave Victoria in an off-market transaction. The property achieved a sale price of $6.4 million on a yield of 8.3%.
- 25/05/11Charter Hall acquires 50% interest in Docklands development opportunity
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) is pleased to announce that it has finalised the acquisition of a 50% interest in an office development site at 685 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne from Flagship (Latrobe) Pty Ltd (‘Flagship’) for $5 million and has entered into a Development Agreement with Flagship to jointly undertake the development of this project once a substantial leasing pre-commitment has been secured.
- 18/05/11
- 17/05/11Charter Hall secures $266 million Woolworths portfolio
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) notes the announcement today by Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) regarding the acquisition of a $266 million portfolio of Woolworths anchored shopping centres, that will be 50% owned by Charter Hall Retail REIT and 50% by a Telstra Super owned entity.
- 16/05/11$75 million Group debt facility executed
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced it has executed a $75 million corporate debt facility with Westpac Banking Corporation to provide greater liquidity and debt capacity for the Group to assist with working capital and to support new fund initiatives. The facility commences immediately and has a three year term at market pricing.
- 03/05/11Charter Hall launches property securities fund with Lonsec "Recommended" rating
Charter Hall Direct Property, in partnership with fund manager Reliance Investment Management (Reliance), has today officially launched the Charter Hall Property Securities Fund (CHPSF), investing in a portfolio of Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REIT’s), with a ‘Recommended’ rating from research house Lonsec.
- 19/04/11Senior management change
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced that Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr Jelte Bakker, will leave the Group with effect on 31 July 2011 to pursue other opportunities.
- 12/04/11SMSFs can use direct property to help manage longevity and investment risk in retirement, new investment report shows
Self managed super funds (SMSFs) are mindful of both longevity and investment risk should consider using direct property in their portfolio, according to a new report from Charter Hall Direct Property and Strategy Steps, provider of independent technical and investment services.
- 08/04/11Charter Hall Group - Half Year Update
We are pleased to report solid performance by Charter Hall Group over the past six months. We are seeing clear evidence of improving property market conditions both in Australia and offshore with Charter Hall and its managed funds well positioned to benefit from this recovery.
- 24/03/11Charter Hall's strong leasing activity at 40 Creek Street. Brisbane
Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) has seen strong leasing activity at 40 Creek Street in the heart of the Brisbane CBD over the past six months, with four new lease agreements and one lease extension securing approximately 2,220 square metres of the building.
- 23/03/11Charter Hall supports young Australians through Lighthouse Foundation
Charter Hall launched a new charity partnership with Lighthouse Foundation today as part of its Lacrosse Apartment development in Docklands, Melbourne. Lighthouse Foundation provides homeless young people who come from backgrounds of neglect and abuse with a home and intensive long-term care and support.
- 11/03/11Charter Hall increases stake in CQO to 10%
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced it has exercised its right of first refusal to acquire a portion of Macquarie Bank Limited group’s (‘MBL’) holding in Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO).
- 24/02/11
- 24/02/11Charter Hall delivers strong half year results
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) (the ‘Group’) today announced its half year results for the six months to 31 December 2010.
- 24/02/11
- 08/02/11Investor and SMSF interest in Direct Property continues to strengthen with forecast upswing in property cycle
Demand from investors for unlisted property is expected to increase in 2011 as the property sector is likely to provide higher than historical average returns, according to Charter Hall Direct Property. The group has recently launched a retail property fund aimed at self managed super funds (SMSFs) and high net worth individuals to take advantage of any upswing in the retail property cycle, with retail rents expected to increase as retail sales strengthen in 2011 and employment and the economy continue to grow.
- 21/01/11Charter Hall Malabar Magic
The Charter Hall Malabar Magic is the single biggest fundraiser for organisers The Rainbow Club, a registered non-profit charity that provides swimming and recreational activities for children with disabilities. The Charter Hall Malabar Magic be held on Sunday 20 February 2011 at Malabar beach.
- 19/01/11Flood Update
Charter Hall Group’s (ASX:CHC) managed wholesale funds, together with the Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) and Charter Hall Direct Property business own and manage a number of retail, office and industrial properties in Australia’s flood affected areas. Charter Hall provides the following summary of the flood impact on properties owned by its funds, as at 19 January 2011. All properties retain insurance policies including cover for flood damage and business interruption.
2010 Archive
- 22/12/10Charter Hall Launches New Direct Retail Fund
Following its successful restructure of the wholesale Charter Hall Core Plus Retail Fund (‘CPRF’), Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) today announced it has launched the Charter Hall Direct Retail Fund (‘DRF’). DRF has been awarded Lonsec’s second highest rating, ‘recommended upper end’. DRF will now form part of the Group’s $1.5 billion portfolio within the Charter Hall Direct business.
- 20/12/10Distribution for half year ended 31 December 2010
Charter Hall Funds Management Limited, as responsible entity for Charter Hall Property Trust and Charter Hall Limited (ASX:CHC) is pleased to announce a distribution of 8 cents per security (cps) for the half year ending 31 December 2010.
- 16/12/10Charter Hall releases second edition of Investor Focus newsletter
Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has released the second edition of its Investor Focus newsletter this week, providing retail investors with an update on the Group’s portfolio of managed funds and recent operational highlights
- 09/12/10Hawke’s Bay’s construction sector gets massive economic boost
The Hawke’s Bay economy got a boost today with the announcement local construction firm, Gemco Construction Limited, was awarded the $4.8 million construction contract for the new The Warehouse store at Home HQ Hastings.
- 25/11/10Charter Hall's Direct Industrial Fund acquires investments pre-leased to Australia Post and Grace Worldwide
Following strong investor interest in Charter Hall's new Direct Industrial Fund (DIF), which has raised $40 million of equity since its launch in July 2010, the Fund has acquired a new distribution facility in Kingsgrove, New South Wales and agreed terms on a third asset in Willawong, Queensland.
- 11/11/10Charter Hall Group's Security Consolidation
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) today confirmed that at its Annual General Meetings held on 10 November 2010 the Group’s Securityholders approved a resolution to consolidate the Charter Hall securities on issue.
- 11/11/10
- 11/11/10Results of the 2010 Annual General Meeting Resolution
The 2010 Annual General Meeting of Charter Hall Group was held today and we advise that all resolutions were approved by the requisite majorities:
- 09/11/10Charter Hall Secures Victorian Government For 12,780sqm Of Office Space
Charter Hall Group's (ASX:CHC) Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) is pleased to announce it has executed a new lease with the State Government of Victoria at 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne for 12,780 square metres. The agreement follows the fund's recent purchase of the remaining 50% of the building for $76.5 million from the Perron Group.
- 25/10/10Charter Hall Core Plus Office Fund & Telstra Super Jointly Acquires $300 Million Brisbane Square Office Tower
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced its Core Plus Office Fund (“CPOF”) has purchased a 50% interest in one of Brisbane’s landmark office buildings, Brisbane Square, in a 50:50 joint venture with Telstra Super for a total net consideration of $300 million.
- 19/10/10Charter Hall Joins Forces With TA Global on Little Bay Project
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced it has entered into a 50:50 development sponsorship arrangement with the Malaysian listed property developer and owner, TA Global Berhad (“TA Global”), for the development of the Little Bay residential project.
- 08/10/10Notice of Meetings and Explanatory Memorandum
We enclose Charter Hall Group’s Notice of Meetings and Proxy Form for its Annual General Meetings to be held on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 at 2.30pm (Sydney time) at the Four Seasons Hotel, Winten Teale Buchanan Room, 199 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. We confirm that the attached documents are being dispatched to securityholders today.
- 06/10/10Charter Hall Group Board Changes
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced that following her move to New York, Independent Non-Executive Director, Patrice Derrington, will be retiring from and will not seek re-election to the Charter Hall Group Board at the company’s Annual General Meeting, to be held on 10 November 2010.
- 30/09/10Charter Hall 2010 Annual Report
Charter Hall Group's 2010 Annual Report was sent to securityholders, who have elected to receive a copy, on 30 September 2010.
- 29/09/10Charter Hall Direct Property Fund extends debt facilities
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced its Charter Hall Direct Property Fund (CHDPF) has consolidated two separate debt facilities, due for expiry this financial year, into a new $240 million loan facility expiring in September 2013. The new debt facility extends CHDPF’s weighted average debt expiry to three years which is an increase from 0.4 years at 30 June 2010.
- 27/09/10Charter Hall Core Plus Industrial Fund Acquires Distribution Centre in Tasmania for $75 million from Woolworths
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) is pleased to announce that its flagship industrial wholesale fund, Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF) has agreed to acquire a new Woolworths Regional Distribution Centre in Tasmania for $75 million.
- 24/09/10Charter Hall Sells 100 Glover Street, Mosman
Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) was successful in selling 100 Glover Street, Mosman at auction yesterday evening, with the three level commercial building selling for $9.8 million; a price that is 10% above the book value for the building.
- 20/09/10Charter Hall Wholesale Fund Acquires $76.5 million Melbourne CBD Office Building
Charter Hall’s Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) is pleased to announce it has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% of 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne for $76.5 million from the Perron Group.
- 15/09/10
- 15/09/10Charter Hall says now is the time to reinvest in property as a real estate recovery is underway
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) kicked off its 2010 Investor Forum, ‘Real Estate Recovery in Focus’, in Brisbane today telling retail investors that now is the time to reinvest in property. The Investor Forum, which is also being held in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney over the next two weeks, is providing the Group’s managed fund’s 50,000 retail investors with the opportunity to hear about the recovery of the property market directly from senior management.
- 30/08/10Mitre 10 Mega and The Warehouse annouced as anchor tenants for Home HQ Hastings
Iconic national retailers, The Warehouse and Mitre 10 Mega, have been confirmed by Charter Hall Group as the two major tenants for its multi-million dollar retail centre, Home HQ Hastings.
- 26/08/10Charter Hall Completes Major Warehouse Expansion and Refurbishment in Chullora
Charter Hall today announced the completion of a major warehouse facility expansion and refurbishment at 56 Anzac Street Chullora, marked by a function attended by over 50 industrial leasing agents and members of the Charter Hall team.
- 24/08/10Charter Hall's Home HQ North Shore, Artarmon recognised for excellence
Charter Hall today announced its flagship retail centre, Home HQ North Shore, has won the 2010 UDIA NSW Austral Bricks Award for Excellence for the best Retail/Commercial Development.
- 24/08/10Charter Hall Group Announces Full Year Results to 30 June 2010
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) (“the Group”) today announced its full year results for the financial year ended 30 June 2010.
- 24/08/10Charter Hall Property Trust Final Distribution Tax Breakdown
Managed Investment Trusts – Notice for custodian and other intermediary investors in respect of the 27 August 2010 final distribution.
- 04/08/10Charter Hall Core Plus Industrial Fund Acquires Industrial Site in Sydney Pre Leased to Volkswagen Australia
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced its flagship industrial wholesale fund, Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF), has purchased a prominent seven hectare industrial site in one of Sydney’s prime industrial suburbs, Chullora.
- 29/07/10Charter Hall's Home HQ North Shore wins urban taskforce development excellence award for adaptive re-use
Charter Hall’s retail bulky goods centre, Home HQ North Shore, has won the 2010 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award for Adaptive Re-use.
- 27/07/10Charter Hall Direct Property launches New Fund as Business Reports Improving Conditions
One of Australia’s largest unlisted property fund managers, Charter Hall Direct Property, today announced the launch of its new closed-end industrial property fund as the business reports improving conditions and growing demand for high quality property in Australia. Charter Hall is looking to raise $30 million before 30 September 2010 for the Charter Hall Direct Industrial Fund (DIF or Fund), which has been awarded a ‘highly recommended’ rating by Lonsec.
- 27/07/10CIP Industrial Lease Pre-commitments of 50,000 Square Metres and New Direct Industrial Fund
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced a number of significant industrial lease pre-commitments by the 50% owned national industrial developer CIP, together with the launch of the Charter Hall Direct Industrial Fund by its direct retail funds management business.
- 23/07/10Charter Hall Investor Focus Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of Charter Hall Group’s ‘Investor Focus’ newsletter. This bi-annual newsletter will provide investors with an update on Charter Hall Group’s portfolio of managed funds, together with recent operational highlights.
- 22/07/10Charter Hall Group Distribution Reinvestment Plan Issue Price
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) today announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DPR) issue price for the half year ending 30 June 2010 is $0.5946 per stapled security, based on the daily volume weighted average market price of CHC securities traded on the ASX over each of the 15 business days from 2 July 2010 to 22 July 2010 inclusive.
- 07/07/10
- 05/07/10Sydney Wharf Named Best Residential Development By PCA
Sydney’s newest waterfront residential development, Sydney Wharf, has been awarded the ‘Best Residential Development’ at the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) National Innovation and Excellence Awards at a gala dinner held at Star City in Sydney on Saturday, 19 June 2010.
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- 25/06/10Charter Hall Direct - $49 million Equity Raising and New 6,629 square metre Lease at No.1 Martin Place, Sydney
The Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) announces two significant milestones for its largest single asset property fund, Macquarie Martin Place Trust (“the Trust”) which owns a 50% interest in No.1 Martin Place, Sydney.
- 23/06/10Charter Hall's Opportunity Fund No.4 (CHOF4) Sells Interest in Gepps X Homemaker Centre (Adelaide) for $34.8 Million
Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No. 4 (CHOF4) is pleased to announce it has sold a 50% interest in half of the Gepps X Homemaker Centre in Gepps Cross, Adelaide for $34.8 million to a prominent Adelaide family.
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- 11/05/10Charter Hall Retail REIT Acquires Sub Regional Shopping Centre in Australia
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR) today announced it has entered into an unconditional agreement together with a Charter Hall managed unlisted retail fund (CPRF to be repositioned as CRF), to purchase a 50% interest in a sub regional shopping centre at Lake Macquarie, NSW for a total consideration of A$33 million.
- 11/05/10Charter Hall Announces Core Plus Retail Fund Restructure
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) announces a number of new initiatives relating to its wholesale Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) including its restructure to become the unlisted Core Retail Fund (CRF) for investment by retail investors, as well as several asset transactions.
- 06/05/10Completion of US$1.3 billion US Portfolio Sale and Quarterly Operational Update
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR) today announced the completion of the final phase of the US$1.3 billion US portfolio sale and an operational update for the quarter ended 31 March 2010.
- 27/04/10Charter Hall Direct Property Fund Secures Parramatta's Largest Leasing Transaction in Three Years
Charter Hall Direct Property Fund (CHDPF) is pleased to announce it has secured the NSW Department of Education and Training as a new tenant at 2 Wentworth Street in Parramatta.
- 20/04/10Charter Hall Group Signs Development Agreement with Vicurban to Develop Lacrosse Apartments
The Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) is pleased to announce it has acquired the development rights to develop stage one of the Lacrosse Apartments in the Docklands of Melbourne by entering into a Development Agreement with landowners, VicUrban.
- 24/03/10Welcome new investors to the Charter Hall Group
Welcome to Charter Hall
- 23/03/10Charter Hall's Home HQ Ipswich Fully Leased Signifying Increased Confidence in Growing Ipswich Region
The Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce, after a successful leasing campaign, national supermarket retailer IGA and Chemist Warehouse will join its bulky goods retail centre, Home HQ Ipswich. IGA has leased 700m² of retail space for a 15 year term and Chemist Warehouse has leased 1049m² over a 7 year term respectively.
- 05/03/10Alluvion Captures a New Wave of Tenant Diversity
Following a highly successful leasing campaign, Charter Hall Group (CHC), on behalf of it’s fourth Opportunity Fund, CHOF4, and Cape Bouvard Investments (CBI) are pleased to announce that their soon to be completed prime Perth office development, Alluvion, is now 100% leased.
- 01/03/10Macquarie CountryWide Trust Becomes Charter Hall Retail REIT
Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR) (formerly Macquarie CountryWide Trust) notes the announcement made today by Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) regarding the acquisition of the majority of Macquarie Group Limited’s (ASX:MQG) Australian core real estate funds management platform.
- 01/03/10Macquarie Office Trust Becomes Charter Hall Office REIT
Charter Hall Office REIT (ASX:CQO) (formerly Macquarie Office Trust), notes the announcement madetoday by Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) regarding the acquisition of the majority of Macquarie Group Limited’s (ASX:MQG) Australian core real estate funds management platform.
- 01/03/10Equity Raising and Macquarie Real Estate Management Platform Acquisition Update
CHARTER HALL GROUP OFFER – INITIAL ALLOTMENT Charter Hall Group ("Charter Hall") is pleased to announce the commencement of normal trading on ASX of 384, 811,160 new Charter Hall stapled securities ("New Securities") issued today pursuant to an equity raising announced on 12 February 2010 ("Offer"). The New Securities issued today consist of...
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- 02/02/10Retail On The Up As The Good Guys Join South Australia's Largest Bulky Goods Centre (Gepps X Centre)
Retail on the up as the Good Guys join South Australia's largest bulky goods centre (Gepps X Centre. Joint venture partners, Charter Hall Group, Harvey Norman and Axiom Properties, are pleased to announce the recent commitment by The Good Guys to open at South Australia’s newest and largest bulky goods centre, the Gepps X Centre in Gepps Cross, Adelaide. The Good Guys will lease 2,865sqm over a 10+ 5+ 5 year term.
- 01/02/10Charter Hall Sells 50% Stake of 275 George Street, Brisbane for $166 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) announces the sale of a 50% stake in 275 George Street in Brisbane which was co-developed by Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No. 4 (CHOF4) and Charter Hall Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF), to K-REIT Asia (Australia) Trust.
2009 Archive
- 23/11/09Charter Hall sells 50% Alluvion stake to Commonwealth Property Office Fund for $95 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) announces that Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No. 4 (CHOF4) has contracted to sell its 50% stake of Alluvion following completion in April 2010 to Commonwealth Property Office Fund (CPA) for $95 million.
- 16/11/09Charter Hall sells 'Atrium' for $137 million to AFIAA
Charter Hall Group announces that its Core Plus Office Fund has sold Atrium, an A-grade commercial office building for $137 million to the Swiss-based AFIAA Foundation.
- 11/11/09Annual General Meeting Presentation 2009
Annual General Meeting Presentation 2009
- 16/10/09Charter Hall 2009 Annual Report
Charter Hall 2009 Annual Report
- 09/10/09Notice of Meetings and Explanatory Memorandum
We enclose Charter Hall Group’s Notice of Meeting and Proxy Form for its Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 at 2.30pm (Sydney time) at the Westin Hotel, Ballroom 4, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000. We confirm that the attached documents are being dispatched to securityholders today.
- 01/10/09CHC sells $30 million CPOF units to existing CPOF investors
Charter Hall Group (CHC) announces the completion of the sale of $30 million of units in one of its managed funds, Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF).
- 01/10/09Charter Hall appoints new Director
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Kahan as a Non-Executive Director to the CHC Board.
- 25/08/09Charter Hall Half Annual Results
Charter Hall Half Annual Results
- 13/08/09Australia Post seals deal at Charter Hall’s Northbank Plaza, Brisbane
The Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce Australia Post has leased retail space at Charter Hall’s Northbank Plaza, located at 69 Ann Street in Brisbane. Australia Post has leased 258m² of retail space for an 11 year term.
- 15/07/09Charter Hall restructures senior executive positions
Charter Hall Group announces the promotion of its Corporate Development Director, Jelte Bakker, who will now become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Jelte will retain responsibility for Corporate Development activities effectively combining these two roles.
- 14/07/09Charter Hall Group update July 2009
Charter Hall Group provides an update on its portfolio of managed funds together with operational highlights for the six months ended 30 June 2009.
- 06/07/09Charter Hall’s dynamic 130 Stirling Street, Perth reaches Practical Completion
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce that its latest A-grade commercial office development located at 130 Stirling Street on the fringe of Perth CBD, has reached Practical Completion. The property is owned by CPOF a wholesale core plus office fund, managed by Charter Hall.
- 30/06/09Charter Hall has reached 75% of its asset divestment target for DPF
Charter Hall has succeeded in reaching 75%, or $31.75 million, of its $50 million asset sale target for the $240 million unlisted Diversified Property Fund (DPF), which is open to retail investors.
- 30/06/09Charter Hall sells Monash University Melbourne office building for a minimum of $60.2 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) has settled the sale of its 299 year leasehold interest in its Monash University, Parkville office complex to a private overseas based foundation. The total consideration from the transaction is $60.2 million which may be higher should confidential contract conditions favourable to the vendor be achieved.
- 30/06/09Charter Hall reaches $108 million in asset sales for CPRF
Following three previously announced asset sales to private investors, Charter Hall’s Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) has sold four retail properties including Bunnings Nerang and Bunnings Kalgoorlie, together with Harvey Norman Dunedin New Zealand and Harvey Norman Rothwell in Queensland, for a total consideration of $108 million. The four sales announced today total $50 million as detailed below, representing an average discount to the 31 December 2008 independent valuation of approximately 6%.
- 16/06/09Charter Hall’s DPF sells 50% share in Fosters portfolio to joint venture partner Wyllie Group for $18.3 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that managed fund, Diversified Property Fund (DPF), has sold its 50% share of the Fosters Abbotsford portfolio in Melbourne for $18.3 million. The transaction is due to settle by 30 June 2009. DPF and Wyllie bought the portfolio in 2007 comprising 10 properties with lease terms ranging from 7 to 10 years. The implied yield on the latest transaction is 8.15% and represents a 9% discount to the December 2008 Independent book value.
- 10/06/09Charter Hall sells Bunnings Belconnen for $20.5 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that its Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) has exchanged contracts to sell the Bunnings Belconnen asset to a private investor syndicate for $20.5 million, with settlement due by 30 June, 2009. The sale reflects an initial yield of 7.6% and a discount to the 31 December 2008 independent value of 5.75%.
- 28/05/09Charter Hall successfully completes institutional equity raising
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the institutional component of its $49 million 2 for 7 non-renounceable entitlement offer and Placement (“Offer”) at $0.33 per security. The institutional component of the Offer raised approximately $29 million.
- 26/05/09Charter Hall secures new debt facilities for core plus funds
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that the National Australia Bank (NAB) has approved the refinancing of the Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) and Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF) finance facilities.
- 20/05/09Charter Hall sells Bunnings Box Hill for $21.5 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that its Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) has exchanged contracts to sell Bunnings at Box Hill in Victoria, to a private investor for $21.5 million, with settlement to occur once the Bunnings lease is registered on title, expected to be late June, 2009. The sale reflects a yield of 8.00%.
- 13/05/09Charter Hall and Built raise the roof and exceed Youngcare fundraising target by $20,000
Charter Hall Group and Built are delighted to announce that following recent fundraising events, the original target of raising $70,000 for Youngcare, through the 40 Creek Street Youngcare Fundraising campaign, has been exceeded by $20,000, bringing the total raised to $90,000.
- 13/05/09Charter Hall sells 3 properties for $25 million
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that its Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) has exchanged unconditional contracts to sell Bunnings Bendigo and Nowra for a total of $20 million to private investors, reflecting yields of 7.39% and 7.7% respectively, through agents Burgess Rawson.
- 21/04/09Charter Hall's 41,700sqm Brisbane office tower reaches practical completion three months ahead of schedule
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce its newest flagship office tower, located at 275 George Street, in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, has reached Practical Completion three months ahead of schedule. The initial contractual completion was scheduled for the end of June 2009.
- 06/04/09Charter Hall & Built scale new heights to support Youngcare
As part of the 40 Creek Street Fundraising campaign, Charter Hall Group and Built will host an abseiling event at 7.00am on Wednesday, 8 April 2009 to raise awareness and $10,000 for Youngcare. Youngcare is a nationally registered charity committed to providing relevant and dignified lifestyles for young Australians with high care needs.
- 24/02/09Charter Hall leases 100% of food retail space at 275 George Street, Brisbane
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that the Cicada Group, a Sydney based joint venture, has leased the four designated food retail spaces, comprising a total area of 430sqm, in the ground floor retail precinct of 275 George Street in Brisbane’s CBD.
- 16/02/09Charter Hall and Cape Bouvard’s dynamic Perth office tower 95% leased
Joint venture partners Charter Hall’s Opportunity Fund No.4 (CHOF4) and Cape Bouvard Investments (CBI) are pleased to announce that it’s striking Perth office project, Alluvion, is now 95% leased.
- 06/02/09Optimum start for Charter Hall in the Golden Triangle
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce Optimum Recruitment has leased the top floor in the Group’s latest Brisbane office project, 40 Creek Street. Optimum Recruitment will lease 490sqm on level 17, for a 7 year term.
- 20/01/09QGC 10,344sqm lease fully commits Charter Hall's 40,000sqm Brisbane office tower
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that QGC has leased 10,344sqm of commercial A-Grade office space (levels 23-30) for a 10 year term at Charter Hall’s new flagship office tower, 275 George Street.
2008 Archive
- 13/11/08Charter Hall and Built unite to help rebuild lives through Youngcare
In a joint initiative, Charter Hall Group and Built are proud to announce their support for Youngcare, through Charter Hall’s latest refurbishment program at 40 Creek Street in Brisbane’s Golden Triangle.
- 30/10/08Charter Hall's 275 George Street Brisbane, Tops Out Ahead of the Competition with 5 Stars
The Charter Hall Group is proud to celebrate the ‘topping out’ of its 275 George Street project in Brisbane’s CBD in early October, coinciding with the announcement of a 5 Star Green Star – Office Design v2 rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
- 29/10/08Charter Hall Umbrella Fund Liquidity Limited Facility
The Charter Hall Group today updated Unit Holders in the unlisted Charter Hall Umbrella Fund (‘CHUF’ or the ‘Fund’), that the Limited Liquidity Facility (LLF) has been temporarily suspended effective from Friday 24 October 2008.
- 23/10/08Charter Hall Appoints Built to Revitalise Office Building in Brisbane's Golden Triangle
Charter Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Built as the building contractor to redevelop 40 Creek Street in Brisbane’s ‘Golden Triangle’.
- 25/08/08Charter Hall Delivers Strong Performance with 34% EPS Growth
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) is pleased to report a 56% increase in net profit after tax (NPAT) to $67.5 million, compared with $43.2 million in the previous corresponding period (“PCP”).
- 19/08/08Charter Hall Secure Commonwealth Government to Perth Office Development
Charter Hall Group (CHC), one of Australia’s leading property fund managers, is pleased to announce the Commonwealth Government will lease 5,300m2 of commercial office space at ONE30 Stirling Street in the Perth CBD, owned by the Group’s flagship wholesale office fund, Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF).
- 05/08/08Charter Hall Announces First Close of Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF)
Charter Hall Group (CHC), one of Australia’s leading property fund managers, is pleased to announce the first close of its $500 million Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF).
- 01/08/08Charter Hall Celebrates the Start of Construction at Home HQ Ipswich
Charter Hall Group (CHC), one of Australia’s leading property fund managers, is pleased to announce it has commenced construction of the $50 million bulky goods centre, Home HQ Ipswich, at West Ipswich.
- 27/07/08Distribution Reinvestment Plan Price
Charter Hall Group (ASX code: CHC) advises that the issue price of stapled securities to be allotted under the DRP for the 30 June 2008 distribution is $0.8489 per stapled security.
- 30/06/08CPOF Acquires 50% Interest in 570 Bourke Street in Melbourne for $72.5 million
The Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to announce that Charter Hall’s Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) has acquired and settled the purchase of a 50% freehold interest in 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne from the Charter Hall Group’s listed Charter Hall Property Trust (CHPT) for a net price of $72.5 million.
- 24/06/08PBL Media Withdraws Nine Network Sites From Sale
Charter Hall has been advised by PBL Media it has decided to withdraw from market the Nine Network’s landmark properties at Willoughby (TCN 9) and Richmond (GTV 9).
- 23/06/08Charter Hall Pre Leases 4,100m² to Police & Nurses Credit Society in Perth Office Project
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce the signing of Police & Nurses Credit Society to a 10 year lease at the Core Plus Office Fund’s ONE30 Stirling Street project, an impressive new commercial office building on the fringe of Perth’s CBD.
- 19/06/08Estimated Distribution and Timetable
Estimated Distribution and Timetable for the Period 1 January 2008 to 30 June 2008
- 02/06/08CHOF5 secures a rare jewel in Brisbane's Golden Triangle for $74.25 million
Charter Hall Group, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers, is pleased to announce that the Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) has secured a significant acquisition at 40 Creek Street in Brisbane’s CBD for $74.25 million.
- 26/05/08Charter Hall’s Core Plus Industrial Fund $29 million Acquisition of Chatswood Business Park
Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers, announces that its Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF) has acquired off-market the Chatswood Business Park for a net price of $28 million.
- 22/05/08Northbank Plaza Breathes New Life into Brisbane’s CBD Business Community
The Charter Hall Group is proud to celebrate the opening of Northbank Plaza, a significant milestone in the Group’s $600 million Brisbane CBD office development which includes the adjoining 275 George Street property, a 30 level, 40,000m² office building due for completion mid 2009.
- 26/02/08Charter Hall continues to deliver strong earnings growth
The Group has significant scope within off balance sheet managed funds to utilise committed equity and debt facilities to fund asset growth and portfolio diversification whilst pursuing its co-investment strategy in existing and new unlisted funds.
- 19/02/08Charter Hall and Cape Bouvard Sign Clough for New Commercial Office Tower in Perth CBD
Joint Venture partners Charter Hall’s Opportunity Fund No.4 (CHOF4) and Cape Bouvard Investments are pleased to announce the signing of Clough Limited to a 12 year lease agreement in Alluvion, an impressive new commercial office tower in the Perth CBD.
- 18/02/08Charter Hall Expands Operations with New Senior Appointments
The Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce it has expanded operations, appointing a new CFO and a number of other senior executives.
- 15/02/08Northbank Plaza Provides New Retail Opportunities for the Local Business Community
The joint venture between Charter Hall’s Opportunity Fund No.4 (CHOF4) and its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF), is pleased to announce Kwik Kopy as the first retail tenant to move into its landmark Northbank Plaza redevelopment in Brisbane’s CBD.
- 24/01/08Charter Hall Group Asset and Debt Profile
Charter Hall Group (CHC) is pleased to advise that assets under management have risen 30% to $3.66 billion over the last 6 months to 31 December 2007.
- 10/01/08Charter Hall's Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) Acquires 11 Hectare Premier Residential Development Site In Little Bay
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce that Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) has secured a large, premier residential development site in Sydney’s eastern suburbs at Little Bay for $103 million. This strategic site was acquired from the University of NSW, being surplus to its long term requirements and providing valuable funding for more immediate initiatives, including investment in new cancer and biomedical research facilities.
- 09/01/08Charter Hall's CHOF5 Acquires Commerical Site in Perth for $31 million
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce that Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF5) has secured a large, commercial development site on the edge of the Perth CBD for $31 million. This strategic site was acquired through John Corbett of Knight Frank from Chinoiserie Investments Pty Ltd.
2007 Archive
- 31/12/07Charter Hall Group Financial Report
Charter Hall Group Financial Report comprising Charter Hall Limited and its controlled entities for the half-year ended 31 December 2007.
- 21/12/07Charter Hall’s CPOF Acquires $259 Million of Prime Office Investments in Melbourne and Perth CBD’s
Charter Hall Group announces that its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) has acquired 11 Exhibition Street, Melbourne and 109 St Georges Terrace, Perth.
- 21/12/07Charter Hall and Wyllie Group Acquire $41 million Fosters Portfolio in Abbotsford, Melbourne
Charter Hall announces that its managed fund DPF, has acquired in joint venture with the Perth based Wyllie Group, a $41 million portfolio of properties located within the inner city Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford.
- 21/12/07CHOF4 Acquires Interest in Major Bulky Goods Development in Adelaide
Charter Hall Opportunity Fund 4 (CHOF4) has purchased a 50% interest in the development of a 32,460 square metre bulky goods centre at Gepps Cross, 10 kilometres north of the Adelaide CBD.
- 19/12/07Charter Hall's Diversified Property Fund Secures Landmark Acquisition in Perth for $25 Million
Charter Hall Group announces that its managed fund, the Diversified Property Fund (DPF), has acquired a high profile office building in the buoyant West Perth precinct. The $25 million transaction has simultaneously exchanged and settled.
- 14/12/07Charter Hall’s CHOF 5 in Exclusive Position to Purchase Nine Network Headquarters in Sydney and with Joint Venture Partners in Melbourne
Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers has been awarded the exclusive right to negotiate the purchase of the Nine Network’s headquarters in both Sydney and Melbourne following a tender process.
- 13/12/07Charter Hall Ranked No.1 Listed Property Fund Manager in Australia 2007
Charter Hall Group has been recognised as the No.1 Listed Property Fund Manager in Australia in 2007 by BDO Kendalls in its 13th Annual Listed Property Trust Survey.
- 11/12/07Charter Hall's Core Plus Industrial Fund makes strategic Brisbane acquisition for $21.2 million
Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers, announces that its Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF) has acquired off market the Citiport Industrial Estate in Meeandah, Brisbane for $21.2 million.
- 11/12/07Charter Hall and Cape Bouvard Appoint Builder for New Commercial Office Tower in Perth CBD
Joint Venture partners Charter Hall’s Opportunity Fund No.4 (CHOF4) and Cape Bouvard Investments are pleased to announce the appointment of Broad Construction Services (WA) Pty Ltd, as the building contractor for Alluvion, a stunning new commercial office tower in the Perth CBD.
- 05/12/07$237 Million Charter Hall Umbrella Fund Signals the Evolution of Retail Funds Management Platform
The Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce the initial offer of the Charter Hall Umbrella Fund has closed nearly double subscribed, raising a total of $187 million in capital from retail investors. With Charter Hall’s co-investment of $50 million, the total size of the Fund at inception is $237 million. The response to the equity raising by retail investors and financial planning groups has been extremely positive, with the targeted raising of $100 million well exceeded.
- 13/11/07Charter Hall acquires international distribution centre in VIC for $29.25 million
Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers, announces that its Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF) has acquired off market the Fastline International Distribution Facility in Derrimut, Melbourne for $29.25 million.
- 06/11/07Charter Hall extends office market acquisitions with $23.9 million North Sydney CBD purchase
Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers, announces that its Diversified Property Fund (DPF) has acquired APP House, 53 Berry Street in North Sydney for $23.9 million, which grows the portfolio to 12 assets with a total portfolio value of approximately $162.5 million.
- 22/10/07Charter Hall acquires Monash University Office Campus in Melbourne for $63.5 million
Charter Hall, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers, announces that its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) has acquired two Monash University buildings in Parkville, Melbourne for $63.5 million.
- 03/10/07Bunnings sells new homemaker centre to Charter Hall
The Charter Hall Group, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers, announced its Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) has acquired a bulky goods retail site in Rothwell, Queensland from Bunnings Group Limited.
- 03/10/07Charter Hall secures Spotlight and Fantastic Furniture for new bulky good retail site in Ipswich
The Charter Hall Group, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers and property developers announced its Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF) has acquired off-market, a bulky goods retail site in the South East Queensland City of Ipswich for $8 million.
- 27/09/07Charter Hall launches innovative new retail offering with wholesale rewards
Charter Hall Group, one of Australia’s leading property fund managers has launched a new unlisted investment opportunity called the Charter Hall Umbrella Fund (CHUF or the Fund) ARSN 127 457 738.
- 27/09/07Charter Hall acquires prime Melbourne CBD corner for $32 Million
Charter Hall Group announced today it has secured a further off-market acquisition for the Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) in Melbourne CBD for $32 million. The property located at 150 Queen Street on the corner of Bourke Street is the 12th asset in CPOF and expands the portfolio to over $1 billion. The building comprises 938m2 of prime retail space, 7,048m2 of office space over 11 upper levels and 2 levels of basement parking accommodating 30 cars.
- 18/09/07Charter Hall secures major retail development site in Hastings, New Zealand for NZ$18.6 million
Charter Hall Group announced today it has secured the acquisition and development of an offmarket large format retail centre for NZ$18.6 million from Hastings District Council (HDC). The property was acquired by Charter Hall on behalf of Australia’s largest opportunity fund, Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No. 5 (CHOF5).
- 12/09/07Charter Hall appoints builder for new commercial office building in Perth
Charter Hall is pleased to announce the appointment of Broad Construction Services (WA) as the building contractor for its new commercial office building to be constructed at ONE30 Stirling Street in Perth.
- 31/08/07Charter Hall signs up Brendan Cannon
Charter Hall announces the appointment of Brendan Cannon as Development Manager for its Brisbane based operations. Brendan’s role will assist with the delivery of new Charter Hall development projects and leasing campaigns.
- 21/08/07Charter Hall delivers with further capacity for growth following FY07 Results
Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) is pleased to announce a net profit after tax and fair value adjustments of $43.2m, compared to $17.5m in the previous corresponding period (“PCP”).
- 16/07/07Charter Hall acquires prominent property in the heart of Sydney CBD for $41 Million
Charter Hall Group announced today that its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) has contracted to purchase a prominent retail/office building in the heart of the Sydney CBD for $41 million from Dymocks.
- 12/07/07Charter Hall and CIP join venture $20 Million Brisbane industrial project
Charter Hall Group announces that it has secured an off-market industrial project for an initial outlay of $6.9 million for its Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF).
- 27/06/07Charter Hall acquires $NZ28 million Foodtown shopping centre in Auckland CBD
Charter Hall Group announced today, it has secured a $NZ28 million retail investment for its Core Plus Retail Fund (CPRF).
- 25/06/07Charter Hall acquires Melbourne retail investment for $5.1 million
Charter Hall Group announces it has acquired a $5.1 million retail investment on the Maroondah Highway, one of Melbourne’s established showroom/bulky goods locations, for the Charter Hall Diversified Property Fund (DPF).
- 18/06/07Charter Hall acquires major CBD property for $90.7 million
Charter Hall Group announced today, it has secured a $90.7 million off-market commercial investment for its Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF).
- 05/06/07Charter Hall Strategic acquisitions
Charter Hall is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of a 50% interest in Commercial Industrial Property (“CIP”), as well as a prime portfolio of six Bunnings Warehouses and a neighbourhood shopping centre to add to the seed portfolio of the Core Plus Retail Fund (“CPRF”).
- 31/05/07Charter Hall acquires a $10.3 million Sydney suburban office investment
Charter Hall Group announces it has acquired a $10.3m office investment in the Sydney lower North Shore suburb of Cremorne, for the Charter Hall Diversified Property Fund (DPF).
- 30/05/07Charter Hall closes Australia's largest opportunistic property fund
Charter Hall Group announces the close of Australia’s largest wholesale opportunistic property fund, Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.5 (CHOF 5). CHOF 5 is the fifth in a series of highly successful and strongly performing opportunistic property funds managed by the Charter Hall Group.
- 26/04/07Charter Hall Group establishes $700 million core plus industrial fund (CPIF)
Charter Hall Group announces that as at the first close of the Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF) capital raising, $350 million of equity commitments have been received, including Charter Hall Property Trust’s co investment commitment. With 50 percent gearing, CPIF has $700 million of asset value capacity.
- 23/04/07Charter Hall’s DPF acquires a $10.65 million Melbourne industrial investment
Charter Hall Group announces that it has secured a $10.65 million portfolio of industrial leasehold investments for its Diversified Property Fund (DPF). The three modern office/warehouse facilities are located at South Centre Road and Jets Court, Tullamarine in the new Melbourne Airport Business Park.
- 19/04/07Charter Hall consolidates strategic $26 million Queensland deal
Charter Hall Group announced today, it has secured an $18.5 million off-market industrial investment for its Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF).The 140 Robinson Road, Geebung property in Brisbane’s northern suburbs strategically adjoins the CPIF owned $7.5 million 160 Robinson Road facility, recently completed and which is leased for 10 years to Wesfarmers subsidiary, Protector Alsafe.
- 17/04/07Charter Hall and Telstra break new ground
Charter Hall Group and Telstra today broke new ground as they celebrated the commencement of construction on 275 George Street, Brisbane, part of Charter Hall’s $550 million Brisbane CBD office development and soon to be Telstra’s new Queensland headquarters.
- 05/04/07Charter Hall announces strong Half Year Results
Charter Hall reports that the December 2006 interim results are in line with the FY07 forecast. The Group’s total income of $27.3 million represents a 73 per cent increase on the previous reporting period.
- 09/03/07Green light for Charter Hall’s Brisbane tower with contruction commencing April 2007
Charter Hall Group is pleased to announce Brisbane City Council has granted development approval for 275 George Street, part of the Group’s $550 million Brisbane CBD office development. The approval is another milestone for the Charter Hall Group who announced late last year the pre-commitment by Telstra for a 10 year lease of over 50,000m2 of office space in its two adjacent projects.
- 26/02/07Charter Hall acquires Harvey Norman Dunedin in multi-million dollar purchase
Charter Hall Group has initiated its New Zealand property portfolio with the multi-million dollar acquisition of a Harvey Norman anchored retail property in Dunedin.
- 12/02/07Charter Hall Group relocates to Sydney CBD
The Directors and staff are excited to be relocating to the heart of the Sydney CBD into a property owned by the Charter Hall Group managed $1 billion Core Plus Office Fund.
- 12/01/07Northbank Plaza 95pc leased after Parsons Brinckerhoff signing
Charter Hall Group today announced its landmark $180 million Northbank Plaza redevelopment in Brisbane is close to 95 per cent leased following a pre-commitment from Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) to become a substantial new tenant in the building.
2006 Archive
- 18/12/06Estimated distribution & timetable
6 months ended 31st December 2006
- 11/12/06Telstra precommits to Charter Hall’s Brisbane Towers
Brisbane's largest ever office leasing precommitment, Telstra has aggreed to enter into a 10 year lease at the Charter Hall Group's $550 million Brisbane CBD office development.
- 11/12/06Charter Hall completes Wyllie Group transaction
Charter Hall Group announces the settlement of the $61.5 million St Georges Square property announced to the market on 12 September 2006. The Perth based Wyllie Group have been issued 18 million Charter Hall Group stapled securities as part of the transaction.
- 08/12/06Charter Hall managed Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) acquires 50% of major Brisbane CBD Office Buildings
Charter Hall Group announces that its managed Core Plus Office Fund (CPOF) has acquired a 50% interest in the Northbank Plaza and 275 George Street office projects from Queensland based developer, Indigo.
- 07/12/06Charter Hall fund secures strategic North Shore bulky goods development opportunity
Charter Hall is pleased to announce the latest acquisition for Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No. 4 (“CHOF4”), purchasing the 99 year leasehold interest in Willoughby City Council’s Depot in Artarmon.
- 26/10/06Charter Hall 2006 AGM Presentation
Charter Hall 2006 AGM Presentation
- 06/10/06Charter Hall builds new relationships
Charter Hall secures new project and access to Pivot Group deal flow and invests $5 million in Axiom Properties Limited
- 21/09/06Charter Hall 2006 Annual Report
Charter Hall 2006 Annual Report
- 08/09/06Charter Hall launches Core Plus Industrial Fund (CPIF)
CPIF and DPF acquire $155 million industrial asset subject to 20 year lease to Coles Myer
- 07/09/06DPF acquires stake in Perth asset
Diversified Property Fund acquires $38.8m million 25% stake in Coles Myer Distribution Centre Perth
- 06/09/06Joint CEOs appointed to the Board
David Harrison and David Southon are appointed to the Board as Executive Directors
- 01/09/06CPOF Acquires Bank Headquarters
Headquarters of St George Bank, Sydney and Bank SA, Adelaide acquired for $146m
- 24/08/06FY06 Results see CHC primed for growth
Charter Hall confirms earnings upgrade and strong performance platform for future growth
- 24/08/06FY06 Results Presentation
FY06 Results Primed for Growth
- 24/08/06FY06 Financial Report
Full Year 2006 Financial Report
- 22/08/06CPOF raises $500m and acquires third asset
CPOF secures $500 million of equity commitments from wholesale investors at the Second Close of the capital raising.
- 09/08/06Auction results
All securities offered were sold the forfeited securities auction and final allotment
- 04/08/06Allotment of fully paid securities
The third allotment of fully paid securities has been completed.
- 26/07/06Forfeited securities auction notice
Auction to be held August 8th at the ASX
- 13/07/06CHG & Indigo JV launch new Brisbane tower
The DA has been lodged for a new commercial tower in Brisbane's CBD
- 12/07/06Charter Hall Group Crystallises first result for Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.4
First result for CHOF4 crystallises with sale of 420 George Street Brisbane
- 12/07/06PDP3 finalises sale of Zone at Sydney Olympic Park Sites
CFSP purchases leasehold interest in PDP3 project, Zone at Sydney Olympic Park
- 07/07/06Final security instalment received
The final security installment amount payable has been received
- 04/07/06Group increases Perth presence
The Group has acquired a CBD site in partnership with Cape Bouvard
- 22/06/06Charter Hall Group appoints Richard Champion as Retail Director and CHPT Fund Manager
CHPT Fund Manager and Retail Director appointed
- 20/06/06CPOF raises $435m equity and acquires Sydney CBD asset
Wholesale investors commit $435m in equity to Core Plus Office Fund
- 14/06/06CHCCA estimated Distribution and Timetable
CHCCA estimated distribution payment and reporting timetable
- 07/06/06Landmark green building helps set the benchmark
Adelaide commercial office development launches with KPMG & Macquarie Bank as major tenants
- 01/06/06Accelerated non-renouncable entitlement offer
This Entitlement, Placement and Public Offer aims to raise $100m
- 26/05/06Extension of AGM timetable
ASIC has approved an application to extend the Group's AGM reporting period
- 22/05/06Application for new securities
Appendix 3B: application for quotation of additional securities and agreement
- 19/05/06Entitlement, Placement and Public Offer
View the presentation regarding CHCCA's Entitlement, Placement and Public Offer
- 19/05/06FY06 8.2% upgrade and $100m capital raising
Charter Hall Group announces forecast upgrade and $100m towards acquisitions and growth
- 18/05/06Trading Halt
CHCCA securities will be placed on a trading halt pending an announcement by the Group.
- 18/05/06Final Instalment on Partly Paid Securities
The Final Instalment Notice has been issued for the final instalment of $0.25 per Charter Hall Group stapled security
- 10/05/06Final partly paid security instalment
The final instalment of partly paid securities will be payable no later than June 30 2006.
- 13/04/06CHPT asset experiences ground rent reduction
The land rent payable for CHPT Chullora asset has been reduced, effective September 1 2005
- 31/03/06Macquarie Bank emerging leaders
Charter Hall presents Group strategy at Macquarie Bank Emerging Leaders Conference
- 14/03/06CHPT interim financial report
Interim financial report of Charter Hall Property Trust for the period ended 31 December 2005.
- 06/03/06Change of Directors Interest | Appendix 3Y
Notice of Change of Directors' interest in Charter Hall Group
- 28/02/06CHCCA distribution payment confirmed
Charter Hall Group confirms the CHCCA interim distribution will be paid on 28 February 2006.
- 28/02/06Half Year Report
Charter Hall Group releases their first Half Year Report for the period ending December 31, 2005.
- 16/02/06First Half Year Results announced in line with forecast
Announcing their first results since listing, Charter Hall Group reports that their December 2005 interim results are in line with the FY06 forecast included in the IPO PDS/Prospectus.
- 02/02/06CHOF4 acquires second commercial asset in Brisbane
Charter Hall has finalised a 50/50 joint venture for Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.4 with Indigo Property Group for the refurbishment, re-leasing and repositioning of Brisbane CBD building.
- 02/02/06CHDPF acquires Emirates House, Perth
Charter Hall Funds Management Limited announces the acquisition of 'Emirates House' by the Charter Hall Diversified Property Fund. This commercial office asset is located in Perth's CBD.
- 12/01/06Distribution re-investment plan participation and price
Holders of 68.8% of stapled securities on issue have elected to participate in the DRP for the December 2005 distribution.
2005 Archive
- 22/12/05Core Plus Office Fund launches with $137 million Pyrmont asset
Charter Hall Group has launched an unlisted wholesale property fund known as 'Core Plus Office Fund' which has acquired 'The Atrium' office and retail development under construction in Pyrmont and is 96% pre-leased to American Express and Coles Supermarkets.
- 19/12/05AMEX secured as sole commercial tenant in Atrium development
American Express International Inc has committed to the entire commercial office space at Atrium in Pyrmont, an asset of PDP2.
- 06/12/05Charter Hall Property Trust asset secures new tenant
Willis Australia has executed a lease for two levels of CHPT Melbourne asset, 570 Bourke Street.
- 22/11/05Charter Hall Group distribution reinvestment plan
Charter Hall Funds Management Limited as Responsible Entity of the Charter Hall Property Trust and Charter Hall Limited (together the "Charter Hall Group") announces the introduction of the Charter Hall Group Distribution Reinvestment Plan.
- 11/11/05Appendix 3B
New issue announcement, application for quotation of additional securities and agreement.
- 10/10/05Notice of substantial holder | Citigroup
Notice of substantial holder by Citigroup
- 20/09/05Charter Hall Diversified Property Fund launches
Charter Hall Funds Management Limited announces the launch of its new unlisted property fund, Charter Hall Diversified Property Fund. Download Product Disclosure Statement
- 14/09/05Change of substantial holder notice | WBC
Change of Substantial Holder Notice of Westpac Banking Corporation.
- 08/09/05Amends to CHPT constitution
Charter Hall Funds Management Limited has amended the constitution of CHPT by supplemental deed poll dated 23 August 2005. Amendments were made to the Constitution in response to changes brought about due to the introduction of AFIRS.
- 06/09/05Notice of substantial holder | WBC
Change in the interests of Westpac Banking Corporation
- 02/09/05Standard & Poors Quarterly Rebalance
Standard & Poors Quarterly Rebalance to S&P/ASX indices
- 28/07/05Notice of Initial Substantial Holder | LLC
Notice of Initial Substantial Holder by Lend Lease Corporation
- 28/07/05Fourth opportunity fund launched
Charter Hall Group has cemented its position as the market leader in the opportunity fund sector by closing oversubscribed, a $165 million equity raising for its Charter Hall Opportunity Fund No.4 (“CHOF4”), Australia’s largest wholesale opportunity fund.
- 15/07/05Investment fund acquires Townsville industrial asset for CHIF 6
CHIF 6 (originally named East Coast 2), an existing Charter Hall Group direct property managed Investment Fund, has acquired the fund's final asset, a $7.44 million industrial facility of 6,300 sqm pre leased to LG Electronics.
- 14/07/05New fund CHIF11 (Now renamed CHDPF) acquires Victorian bulky retail for $11.16m
Charter Hall Group acquired an $11.16 million, 14,217 sqm bulky goods facility located in Corio, a northern suburb of Geelong, Victoria, for its new core investment fund, Charter Hall Investment Fund No.11 (CHIF 11)(now renamed "Charter Hall Diversified Property Fund" - CHDPF). The purchase is scheduled to complete on 30th September 2005, reflecting a pre-acquisition cost forecast yield of 8.5%.
- 07/07/05Charter Hall Group and AMP Capital Investors managed opportunity fund secures $94m deal at Sydney Olympic Park
Property Development Portfolio No. 3 (PDP No.3) announces the sale of a 99 year leasehold interest in Site 5, Dawn Fraser Avenue, Homebush, Sydney Olympic Park for $94m.
- 07/07/05Commonwealth Property Office Fund: 50% interest in Zone Site 5_b
Presentation: Commonwealth Property Office Fund's acquisition of 50% interest in a 99% leasehold at Site 5 Dawn Fraser Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park Homebush.
- 07/07/05Commonwealth Property Office Fund's acquistion of site 5_a
Colonial First State Property Limited, the manager of Commonwealth Property Office Fund (CPA) has announced the fund's acquisition of a 50% interest in a 99 year leasehold for the development at Site 5 Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush.
- 30/06/05Victorian acquisition for new investment fund
A commercial office building in Mulgrave, Victoria, was acquired in the lead up to the launch of a new investment fund - Charter Hall Diversified Property Trust.
- 27/06/05Notice of Substantial Holder | MBL
Notice of Substantial Holder by Macquarie Bank Limited
- 22/06/05Notice of Substantial Holder | Citigroup
Citigroup Notice of Ceasing to be a Substantial Holder
- 17/06/05Notice of eight Initial Directors' interest
Notice of eight Initial Directors' interest in the Charter Hall Group
- 17/06/05Stapled Securities issued to Pivot
Stapled Securities issued to Pivot as part consideration for 27-29 and 61 Nepean Hwy, Mentone Vic
- 16/06/05Resubmission of Notice of Substantial Holder | Citigroup
Resubmission of Notice of Substantial Holder by Citigroup Asset Management Australia Limited
- 10/06/05Charter Hall Group Lists on the Australian Stock Exchange
Charter Hall Group to commence trading on ASX
- 10/06/05Notice of Substantial Holder | Citigroup
Citigroup Asset Management Australia Limited became a substantial Holder on June 10 2005
- 09/06/05ASX Admission to Official List
Charter Hall Limited and Charter Hall Property Trust were admitted to the Official List of Australian Stock Exchange Limited on June 9 2005
- 09/06/05Commencement of Official Quotation - Charter Hall Group
Commencement of Official Quotation - Charter Hall Group
- 09/06/05Impact of IFRS
The impact of International Financial Reporting Standards on the Charter Hall Group
- 09/06/05Rules of the CHG Direct Reinvestment Plan
Detailed Rules of the Charter Hall Group Direct Reinvestment Plan
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Property Trust acquisition update
Update on timing of the Charter Hall Property Trust portfolio acquisition
- 09/06/05Correction to Commencement of Official Quotation - Charter Hall Group
Correction to Commencement of Official Quotation for CHG
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Limited Listing Application and Agreement
Charter Hall Limited Listing Application and Agreement
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Property Trust Listing Application and Agreement
CHPT ASX Listing Application and Agreement
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Limited Constitution
CHL Constitution issued June 2005
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Limited Trust Deed
CHL executive loan security plan trust deed
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Group to commence trading on ASX
Charter Hall to commence trading on ASX as Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHCCA) stapled securities will commence trading on the Australian Stock Exchange on Friday 10 June 2005 at 11am. The listing follows the successful Initial Public Offer which capitalises the Group at $270 million on a fully paid basis.
- 09/06/05Charter Hall Property Trust Constitution
CHPT Constitution issued June 2005
- 07/06/05First 20 Investors Report
Charter Hall Group's First 20 Investors.
- 07/06/05Charter Hall Group Investor Ranges
Charter Hall Group Investor Ranges
- 06/06/05Notice of Substantial Holder | Transfield
Notice of Initial Substantial Holder by Transfield.
- 27/04/05