REIT M&A Likely to Hit Record Level in 2018

REIT mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is likely to reach a record level in 2018 if it continues at the same pace seen in the first half of the year, according to panelists on a Bloomberg Intelligence webinar, The Rising Tide of REIT M&A: What’s Behind the Wave?

Calvin Schnure, Nareit senior vice president for research & economic analysis, said the pace of activity underscores the health of REIT operating fundamentals overall. With no sign of a cyclical downturn in sight, companies have a “green light” for continuing their business plans, he said.