JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fortress Real Estate Investments has placed 55.67-million B ordinary shares at R24.25 a share as a bookbuild placement following strong institutional demand. The shares represent about 4.5% of the company’s total B ordinary shares in issue and will raise gross proceeds of about R1.35-billion, it says.

The proceeds will be used to expand Fortress’ logistics portfolio and pursue retail acquisitions

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fortress Real Estate Investments has placed 55.67-million B ordinary shares at R24.25 a share as a bookbuild placement following strong…