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LondonMetric invests £89m in nine Premier Inn hotels via Whitbread sale-and-leaseback

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  • LondonMetric bought nine Premier Inn hotels for £89 million, adding 955 South East-focused rooms on 30-year leases.
  • The deal boosts CPI-linked rental income, expands LondonMetric’s Premier Inn holdings to 22 hotels and strengthens Whitbread’s role as a key occupier.
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LondonMetric invests £89m in nine Premier Inn hotels via Whitbread sale-and-leaseback

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LondonMetric Property ( (GB:LMP) ) has issued an update.

LondonMetric Property has expanded its leisure and hospitality exposure with the £89 million acquisition of nine Premier Inn hotels in a sale-and-leaseback deal with Whitbread, adding 955 South East-focused, purpose-built hotel rooms on new 30-year leases at a net initial yield of 5.3%. The transaction, which includes CPI-linked rent reviews on £5 million of annual rent and strong rent cover, builds on a recent £44 million hotel portfolio purchase from Whitbread and lifts LondonMetric’s ownership to 22 modern Premier Inn assets, making Whitbread its fourth-largest occupier and underscoring the REIT’s strategy of securing long, inflation-protected income in sectors benefiting from rising demand for travel, entertainment and experiences.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LMP) stock is a Buy with a £255.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on LondonMetric Property stock, see the GB:LMP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:LMP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:LMP is a Outperform.

LondonMetric Property’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call insights. The company’s strategic acquisitions and successful bond issuance further enhance its growth prospects. While technical indicators are stable, the attractive valuation and high dividend yield add to its appeal. However, attention to rising debt levels and profit consistency is advised.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:LMP stock, click here.

More about LondonMetric Property

LondonMetric Property is a UK-listed triple net lease REIT with a £7 billion portfolio focused on structurally supported sectors including logistics, convenience, healthcare, entertainment and leisure, owning and managing income-generating real estate designed to meet occupier demand and deliver long-term, growing returns.

Average Trading Volume: 6,127,262

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.62B

Find detailed analytics on LMP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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