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QuadReal Announces Closing of $400 Million Green Bond Senior Note Offering

QuadReal Property Group (“QuadReal”) is pleased to announce today the successful green bond issuance of $400 million of 4.16% Series 6 Senior Notes maturing July 31, 2027 (the “Senior Notes”) issued by BCI QuadReal Realty (“BQR”). BQR serves as the primary issuing entity of unsecured notes for British Columbia Investment Management Corporation’s (“BCI”) real estate program. BCI is a Canadian leader in investment fund management that provides services to British Columbia’s public sector.

The Senior Notes were BQR’s fourth green bond offering and were issued under QuadReal’s Green Bond Framework, established in July 2020.  QuadReal’s Green Bond Framework and Annual Green Bond Report are available at https://www.quadreal-property-group-20.local/esg/green-bonds/.

“Our green bond program has supported efforts to reduce our environmental footprint,” said Tamara Lawson, QuadReal’s Chief Financial Officer. “As a full-scale development, investment and property management company, our Green Bond Framework offers a well-established sustainable financing platform that continues to resonate with investors, and reflects our commitment to the communities in which we operate.”

The Senior Notes were made on a private placement basis to accredited investors in Canada and are rated AA (low) with a stable trend by DBRS Limited. The offering was made on an agency basis by a syndicate of agents co-led by CIBC, TD, Scotiabank, and RBC.  Additionally, BMO, Mizuho Bank Securities, National Bank, SMBC, Desjardins, and Wells Fargo served as co-managers.

About BCI QuadReal Realty

BCI QuadReal Realty is an actively managed pooled investment portfolio of real estate and real estate-related investments. All the assets of BQR are held in trust by BCI and managed by QuadReal Property Group. BQR’s holdings span property types, geographic locations, investment sizes and risk profiles. BQR’s investment strategy is to be well-diversified and to hold quality properties and investments that will perform well across multiple economic cycles. BQR was formerly known as Realpool Investment Fund.

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, development and operating company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $98.5 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities globally for investments in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest and via programmatic partnerships.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

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