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.com/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.
