PS Business Parks, Inc. Announces Disposition of the Royal Tech Business Park

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PS Business Parks, Inc. (NYSE:PSB) has successfully completed the sale of the remaining 12 buildings in the Royal Tech Business Park in Irving, Texas, for a gross price of $93 million. The net proceeds after transaction costs are approximately $91.9 million. This sale reduces the Company's office property holdings, emphasizing its strategic shift towards infill industrial property acquisitions. The net proceeds are available for a potential Section 1031 exchange to identify suitable investments.

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• Completed sale of Royal Tech Business Park for $93 million.
• Net proceeds of approximately $91.9 million available for reinvestment.
• Strategic shift towards acquiring infill industrial properties.

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GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PS Business Parks, Inc. (NYSE:PSB) (the “Company”) announced today that it has closed on the sale of the remaining 12 buildings in the Royal Tech Business Park, located in Irving, Texas. The gross sales price for the remaining buildings was $93.0 million, with net sales proceeds of approximately $91.9 million after transactions costs.

“At 702,000 square feet, this sale represents the final phase in the strategic disposition of the Royal Tech Business Park which originally totaled 794,000 square feet across 14 buildings. This sale is a significant milestone in the Company’s continued and focused strategy to decrease its ownership of office and office-oriented flex properties,” said Steve Wilson, the Company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Company continues to seek opportunities to grow through infill industrial property acquisitions in its core markets. The net sale proceeds from this sale are available for a Section 1031 exchange should the Company identify asset(s) that meet its investment criteria.

Company Information

PS Business Parks, Inc., an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a REIT that acquires, develops, owns, and operates commercial properties, predominantly multi-tenant industrial, industrial-flex, and low-rise suburban office space. Located primarily in major coastal markets, PS Business Parks’ 96 properties serve approximately 4,900 tenants in 27 million square feet of space as of March 30, 2022. The portfolio also includes 800 residential units (inclusive of units in-process). Additional information about PS Business Parks, Inc. is available on the Company’s website, which can be found at psbusinessparks.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations:

Adeel Khan

(818) 244-8080, Ext 8975

Source: PS Business Parks, Inc.

FAQ

What was the sale price of the Royal Tech Business Park by PSB?

PS Business Parks sold the Royal Tech Business Park for a gross sales price of $93 million.

How much net proceeds did PSB receive from the sale?

PS Business Parks received approximately $91.9 million in net proceeds from the sale.

What is the strategic focus of PS Business Parks after the sale?

PS Business Parks is focusing on acquiring infill industrial properties in its core markets.

How many buildings were sold in the Royal Tech Business Park transaction?

A total of 12 buildings were sold in the Royal Tech Business Park transaction.

What is the significance of the Royal Tech Business Park sale for PSB?

The sale represents a major step in PSB's strategy to decrease its ownership of office and office-oriented flex properties.