IC Immobilien is to become one of the first German real estate investment trusts (G-REITs). The company said that it is planning to launch an initial public offering this autumn, and that it will shortly afterwards elect for REIT status. IC Immobilien expects a market capitalisation after listing of about EUR 1 bn.

IC Immobilien is to become one of the first German real estate investment trusts (G-REITs). The company said that it is planning to launch an initial public offering this autumn, and that it will shortly afterwards elect for REIT status. IC Immobilien expects a market capitalisation after listing of about EUR 1 bn.

Germany introduced the tax-efficient real estate investment vehicles last April. No German company has converted yet, but researchers at Degi, the investment arm of insurer Allianz, have speculated that up to 20 firms may set up G-REITs within a year.