MJ GLEESON PLC
Sale of portfolio of homes to Carlyle
Transaction underscores recognition of the quality of Gleeson’s product
MJ Gleeson plc (“Gleeson” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a contract with global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and Gatehouse Investment Management, a market leading single-family housing investment manager, for the sale of 288 homes across multiple developments, of which up to 66 homes are expected to be completed in the financial year ending 30 June 2023 (“FY2023”) with the balance in FY2024.
Consideration for the sale totals £50.4m payable in cash upon completion of each home, save for a small retention. The proceeds will be reinvested into the business for working capital purposes. This transaction strengthens Gleeson Homes’ forward order book and allows the business to expedite the opening of new sites.
The Company will issue its next scheduled trading update, in respect of the year ending 30 June 2023, on 7 July 2023 and expects to confirm that it will deliver results for FY2023 in line with expectations.
Graham Prothero, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“This transaction represents a compelling opportunity in the context of the current uncertain market environment and we are delighted to be working with partners of the calibre of Carlyle and Gatehouse, who value the quality of our product and the communities which we create.”
Enquiries:
| MJ Gleeson plc | Tel: +44 1142 612900 | |
| Graham Prothero | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Stefan Allanson | Chief Financial Officer | |
| Hudson Sandler | Tel: +44 20 7796 4133 | |
| Mark Garraway | Tel: +44 7771 860 938 | |
| Charlotte Cobb | Tel: +44 7795 422 131 | |