Vital settles South Australian acquisition

Monday, 3 December 2012, 4:54 pm
Press Release: Vital Healthcare Property Trust

3 December 2012

Further to the announcement of 13 September 2012, Vital Healthcare Property Trust is pleased to announce that

the acquisition of SPORTSMED•SA in Adelaide, South Australia (SA) for A$29.2 million has now been settled.

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