M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Equity Residential to acquire 11 apartment properties from Blackstone for ~$964M
EQUITY RESIDENTIAL
- Acquires 11 apartment properties (3,572 units) in Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver for ~$964M; avg 8 years old.
- Expected close Q3 2024 subject to customary conditions; reaffirms existing earnings guidance.
- Properties in expansion markets; CEO Brackenridge cites attractive pricing relative to replacement cost.
- Blackstone's Hamid notes strong demand; advisors include Eastdil, RBC, Santander, SMBC.