Apple Hospitality REIT Reaping Benefits from Acquisition

Justin Knight, president and CEO of Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE: APLE), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2016: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

In September, Apple Hospitality completed the acquisition of the public non-listed REIT Apple REIT Ten, Inc. Knight said some of the strategic benefits from the deal are starting to accrue to Apple Hospitality.

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Extra Space CEO Highlights Benefits of Acquisition

Spencer Kirk, CEO of Extra Space Storage, Inc. (NYSE: EXR), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at REITWorld 2015: NAREIT’s Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the Wynn Las Vegas.

In October, Extra Space completed a $ 1.3 billion acquisition of SmartStop Self Storage, Inc., a public non-listed REIT. Extra Space acquired 122 stores and assumed the property management of 43 stores previously managed by SmartStop.

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Net Lease REIT Agree Realty on Track to Boost Acquisition Volume in 2015

Joey Agree, president and CEO of Agree Realty Corp. (NYSE: ADC), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2015: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.

Agree Realty REIT focuses on the development and acquisition of net lease retail properties throughout the United States.

During the six months to June 30, the company acquired 44 net lease properties for about $ 123 million. The properties are leased to 27 retail tenants operating across 17sectors, and are located in 18 states.

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CatchMark Timber CEO Expects Uptick in REIT’s Acquisition Activity

Jerry Barag, president and CEO of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2015: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.

Barag began the interview with an overview of the company’s acquisition activity. He noted that the first half of 2015 has been quite different from 2014. Whereas 2014 saw a steady stream of medium-sized deals, the first half of 2015 has seen either very large deals or very small ones.

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CatchMark Timber CEO Sees REIT’s Acquisition Activity Higher in Second Half

Jerry Barag, president and CEO of CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc. (NYSE: CTT), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2015: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.

Barag began the interview with an overview of the company’s acquisition activity. He noted that the first half of 2015 has been quite different from 2014. Whereas 2014 saw a steady stream of medium-sized deals, the first half of 2015 has seen either very large deals or very small ones.

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MCR CEO Sees “Rich” Acquisition Environment for Hotel Real Estate

Tyler Morse, CEO of MCR Development, joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview at NAREIT’s 2015 Washington Leadership Forum.

MCR Development maintains an active renovation platform and is currently renovating approximately 30 hotels in its portfolio. Morse said the firm is focusing on renovations that “impact the consumers most directly.” These include changes to rooms to accommodate personal electronic devices.

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CEO Says Acquisition Platform Transformed Agree Realty

Joey Agree, president and CEO of Agree Realty Corp. (NYSE: ADC), joined REIT.com for a CEO Spotlight video interview during REITWeek 2014: NAREIT’s Investor Forum, held in New York.

Agree Realty is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 1994. The anniversary represents more than just an “important corporate milestone,” according to the company’s CEO.

“It demonstrates the core competencies of the people and the core values that we have as an organization,” Agree said.

Joey Agree

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