Republic Property Trust

Republic Property Trust (RPB), a NYSE publicly-traded real estate investment trust.

  • Initial public offering occurred in 2005.
  • IPO raised $252 million in capital at $12/share.
  • 90% owned by institutional investors including Cohen & Steers, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan.
  • Professional team included Hogan Hartson, E & Y, Latham Watkins, Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns, Key Bank, Raymond James and UBS.
  • Average annual dividend of 7%.
  • Increased portfolio to $1 billion.
  • Sold company in 2007 to Liberty Property Trust, delivering IRR in excess of 25%.
1129 20th Street, Washington, D.C. CBD
Asset Class: Dev. Office CBD
Size: 175,000sf
Acquired:
2006
Sold:
2006
Annual dividend:
NA
IRR:
12%+
Loan to value:
75%
Purchaser:
RPT


Presidents Park, Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Asset Class:
Office Park
Size:
600,000sf
Acquired:
2005
Sold:
2005
Annual dividend:
NA
IRR:
35.9%
Loan to value:
75%
Purchaser:
RKB Fund, RPT


Republic Park, Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Asset Class:
Office Park
Size:
350,000sf
Acquired:
2004
Sold:
2005
Annual dividend:
10% est.
IRR:
35.9%
Loan to value:
70%
Purchaser:
RKB Fund, RPT


WillowWood Plaza, Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Asset Class:
Office Park
Size:
500,000sf
Acquired:
2004-06
Sold:
2005-06
Annual dividend:
12% est.
IRR:
35.9%
Loan to value:
75%
Purchaser:
RKB Fund, RPT