PresentationJoe ListerCEO & Member of Board Good morning, everybody, and thank you for taking the time to join the call. I'm joined here this morning by our CFO, Mike Burt; and COO, Karan Khanna. Hopefully, you've had time to read our announcement that was out this morning. And as an intro to this call, I just want to provide a bit more color on the following 3 areas: our reservations progress, our capital allocation framework and the launch of the share buyback program and the Q4 valuations. We'll then ope ...

香港学生宿舍住宿供应商汇生活文化科技有限公司(Student Living EduVation)于周二向美国证券交易委 员会提交文件，计划通过首次公开募股筹集至多2900万美元资金。 这家总部位于香港的公司成立于2016年，截至2025年3月31日的12个月营收为200万美元。公司计划在纳 斯达克上市，但尚未选定股票代码(临时代码：SLED.RC)。D.Boral Capital是本交易的唯一账簿管理 人。公司暂未披露定价条款。 该公司以"学寓"品牌运营学生住宿及物业管理服务，同时提供教育顾问转介服务。其在香港管理五个宿 舍地点，总面积超过26,500平方英尺，每年服务约400名个人客户，其中95%来自中国内地。公司所有 设施保持100%入住率，选址均靠近主要大学，共提供143间房间(多为单人间)，客户平均租期为一年。 ...

Summary of Unite Group (UTG) M&A Announcement Company and Industry - **Company**: Unite Group (UTG) - **Industry**: Student accommodation and property management Key Points and Arguments Acquisition Details - Unite Group announced a cash and share acquisition of Empiric Student Property at 94p per share, with one third in cash and two thirds in shares [1] - The initial offer was revised down by 2p, reflecting cautious trading and a small increase in the cash component, representing a $0.4 discount based on both companies' MTAs and a 20% discount to the replacement cost of the assets [2] Synergies and Financial Impact - Identified synergies of approximately £14 million, representing around 50% of Empiric's earnings, expected to be realized within six to twelve months post-completion [2] - The transaction is projected to deliver a low double-digit unlevered IRR [2] - The acquisition is expected to enhance earnings growth and support a target for total accounting returns of 10% per annum [11] Portfolio and Market Position - Empiric's portfolio is high quality, with 97% focused on high and mid-ranked universities, appealing to international students [4] - Unite aims to extend its customer lifecycle to include returning students and postgraduates, addressing an underserved market [6] - The acquisition will increase Unite's portfolio back to 75,000 beds, aligning with operational scale prior to recent disposals [13] Financial Metrics and Projections - The acquisition is structured to maintain a strong balance sheet, with LTV rising to 29% and net debt EBITDA just under six times [15] - Expected occupancy recovery to 97% over the next three years, with rental growth projected at 4% [17] - The deal is expected to be earnings neutral in the first year, with cost savings of £13.7 million identified, split between overheads and property operating costs [12] Strategic Growth Opportunities - Unite plans to add 15% to 20% of its own assets to the Empiric portfolio, focusing on returners and postgraduates [3] - The acquisition is seen as a way to enhance and accelerate growth in the Empiric portfolio over the next two to three years [20] Regulatory Considerations - The acquisition will require CMA approval, with expectations that the review can be managed favorably [10][28] - Previous experience with the CMA process during the Liberty Living acquisition provides confidence in managing potential remedies [28] Brand Strategy - Unite will retain a separate brand for Empiric properties, catering to students seeking a more independent living environment [22][23] Cost of Implementation - Implementation costs associated with synergies are estimated at £14 million, with 60% related to headcount reductions and 20% to contract terminations [24] Market Trends and Challenges - The HMO market is under pressure due to higher taxes, mortgage costs, and increased regulation, impacting the overall student accommodation landscape [7] - The acquisition is viewed as a strategic move to gain immediate scale in the returner market, which is expected to grow over the next three years [7] Additional Important Content - The acquisition is expected to deliver a yield on cost of around 7% after synergies, comparable to development opportunities [19] - The overall sentiment is optimistic regarding the growth potential within the sector, with a focus on aligning with strong universities and driving earnings accretion [20]