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Great Portland Estates (GPE) First View Report Summary

Core Transaction

• Sale of Challenger House: GPE completed the sale of Challenger House (also known as The Corner Hotel) in Whitechapel, E1, for £42m, marginally above book value. This property, combined with adjacent undeveloped land, was sold to Yoomata Aldgate Property Ltd (a joint venture).
• Price and Rating: Current trading price is 329.00p, with a price target of 322.00p, representing a -2% change. Overall rating is HOLD.
• Asset Details: The property is a 74,000 sq ft hotel with approximately 180 en-suite guest rooms, a ground-floor restaurant, and bar; it adjoins a repositioned office building with 74,900 sq ft NIA, now retaining income potential. Acquired in 2017 for £49.6m.

Company and Valuation

• Company Overview: GPE is a UK REIT specializing in Central London office development and investment. Valuation is based on discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
• Key Risks: Potential deflation of London office capital values, tenant demand fluctuations, and impacts from risk-free rates like Gilt yields.

Management Insights

• Hugh Morgan, Director of Portfolio Management, noted that the sale allows reallocation of capital from non-core assets to the company's development pipeline, enhancing growth opportunities.

Analyst Information

• Published by Jefferies Equity Research on May 28, 2025.
• Analysts: Mike Prew and Sarim Chaudhry certify views independent of compensation.
• This report includes disclosures on conflicts of interest, market-making activities, and regulatory considerations.