GMT Secures Unitholder Approval

Friday, 7 December 2012, 12:58 pm
Press Release: NZX

Goodman (NZ) Limited, the Manager of Goodman Property Trust (“GMT” or “Trust”), is pleased to announce the voting result from the Extraordinary Meeting held today.

The resolution, facilitating the purchase of the remaining interests in Highbrook Business Park from GMT’s joint venture partners, was approved by Unitholders.

Of the 306,650,959 Units voted in the formal poll, 99.1% were in favour of the resolution and 0.9% against.

Keith Smith, Chairman and Independent Director of Goodman (NZ) Limited, said, “The overwhelming support of Unitholders reflects the special nature of Highbrook Business Park and the growth potential that it offers. The acquisition enhances an already high quality property portfolio and is expected to contribute to superior investment returns over time.”
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