Parkit and Propark Announce Strategic Alliance To Acquire U.S. Parking Real Estate
March 12 2014 - 7:00AM
Marketwired Canada
Parkit Enterprise Inc. ("Parkit" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PKT) - is
pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive alliance with Propark
America ("Propark") to launch a parking acquisition fund (the "Fund"). The
alliance leverages the joint experience and working relationship gained in the
development, ownership and operation of the world class Canopy Airport Parking
facility in Denver, CO.
Parkit brings access to capital markets and real estate acquisition fund
expertise whilst Propark brings 30 years of experience as a leading nationwide
parking operator and owner.
Parkit and officers of Propark will manage the acquisition fund as co-general
partners. The Fund will solicit
institutional capital for limited partner interests with the strategic intent to
acquire, optimize and aggregate a
diversified portfolio of income producing parking facilities across the United
States. Propark will provide property level operational expertise.
"We are fortunate to be taking our partnership with Propark to the next level.
As co-general partner and a leading limited partner, Parkit will generate
significant income and equity upside." - Rick Baxter, CEO, Parkit.
A first-close portfolio of seven assets totaling US $85 million, diversified by
type and geography across the U.S., is targeted for near-term acquisition. A
second close portfolio is being assembled for follow-on acquisition.
"We are excited to expand our relationship with Parkit, and together build a
platform of high quality parking assets through off-market acquisitions." -
David Schmid, Chief Investment Officer, Propark.
About Propark:
Propark America is a premiere parking facilities management company with over
2,000 employees servicing 425 locations in 54 urban centers in 16 states. A
30-year industry leader managing over $2.5 billion in parking assets, Propark
offers a stellar track record of enhancing asset values, applying innovative
disruptive technologies and providing unique access to diversified real estate
portfolios. www.propark.com
About Parkit:
Parkit Enterprise Inc. is a listed private equity real estate company, which
acquires and aggregates income-producing real estate in the parking sector.
www.parkitenterprise.com & www.canopyairportparking.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Rick Baxter, President and CEO, Parkit Enterprise Inc.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical,
including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions
regarding the future. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially
from those contained in the statements. No assurance can be given that any of
the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they
do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Specifically, no
assurance can be given that either the private placement offering, or the LP
Offering will be closed on the basis as outlined above, or at all.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Parkit Enterprise Inc.
John LaGourgue
(604) 424-8701
info@parkitenterprise.com
Suite 1088 - 999 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada V6C 2W2
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