Belgian property redevelopment company Banimmo has raised its EUR 55 mln target, excluding the over-allotment option, in an early closing of its Initial Publuic Offering (IPO). The capital increase involves the issuance of 2.6 million new category A shares with tax-friendly VVPR strips, valued at EUR 21 per share. On completion of the transaction, Banimmo's equity is valued at EUR 236.7 mln.
Belgian property redevelopment company Banimmo has raised its EUR 55 mln target, excluding the over-allotment option, in an early closing of its Initial Publuic Offering (IPO). The capital increase involves the issuance of 2.6 million new category A shares with tax-friendly VVPR strips, valued at EUR 21 per share. On completion of the transaction, Banimmo's equity is valued at EUR 236.7 mln.
The operation was carried out by ING Belgium and Banque Degroof as joint lead managers. Kempen & Co acted as selling agent. Didrik van Caloen, ceo of Banimmo, said: 'The capital raised will enable us to pursue our growth policy: we plan an ambitious enlargement of our portfolio, while maintaining a healthy diversification both in the types of buildings and in their geographic distribution.'
Banimmo is active in Belgium, France and Luxembourg in the office and retail sectors, and in conference and exhibition centres. Its head office is in Brussels and its subsidiary, Banimmo France, covers the French market from its Paris office. Belgium is the main market accounting for 70% of Banimmo's portfolio in value terms. France accounts for 22% of the portfolio while Luxembourg accounts for 8%.