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CENTURIA CAPITAL GROUP Capital/Financing Update 2020

May 4, 2020

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Capital/Financing Update

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Centuria Capital Group (CNI)
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Centuria Acquires 19% stake in New Zealand’s Augusta Capital

  • Secures 19% holding in Augusta Capital at NZD $0.55 per share

  • Seeks to increase investment up to 24.99%

  • Total potential commitment of NZD $23.6million,

  • FY20 Earnings and Distribution guidance remains unchanged

  • Funded with existing cash reserves

SYDNEY (5 May 2020) – Today Centuria Capital Limited (ASX: CNI or Centuria) has agreed to acquire an initial 19% interest in Augusta Capital Limited (NZX: AUG or Augusta), New Zealand’s leading listed real estate funds manager, with an opportunity to increase its holdings to 24.99% through an Entitlement Offer Sub Underwriting.

Augusta is undertaking a NZD $45 million equity raising to strengthen its balance sheet and provide capital for new opportunities. The fundraising consists of a $12.4 million Placement and a $32.6 million Entitlement Offer. Centuria and Augusta have entered into a Commitment Letter. Following the Placement and institutional component of the Entitlement Offer, Centuria will acquire an initial 19% interest in Augusta on a fully diluted basis at $0.55 per share. Centuria will subscribe for 100% of its rights and partially sub underwrite the Entitlement Offer under a Sub Underwriting Agreement with Forsyth Barr Group Limited and Jarden Partners Limited.

Centuria’s maximum potential commitment to the Offer is approximately NZD $23.6 million (AUD $22.3 million), funded by its cash reserves. Post-transaction, Centuria’s cash reserves will be circa AUD $120 million. The transaction will see Centuria appointing a Director to Augusta’s board after allotment of the Retail Entitlement securities.

John McBain, Centuria’s Joint CEO, stated, “We believe Centuria’s investment in Augusta represents a unique opportunity to develop a strong presence in the New Zealand funds management arena. We remain attracted to Augusta’s leading position in New Zealand, its strong distribution platform and its fund origination capability. This is a long-term investment in the Augusta management team, led by Mark Francis, and the transaction has occurred with the support of the Augusta board and management team.”

The acquisition is Centuria’s first foray into an offshore market and a sign of confidence in New Zealand’s commercial real estate sector, with a mid-to-long-term outlook. Augusta is one of New Zealand’s leading listed real estate funds management businesses, managing NZD $1.8 billion (AUD $1.7 billion) in assets across a range of listed, unlisted and private funds.

Jason Huljich, Centuria’s Joint CEO, added, “Augusta has impressive growth credentials and we believe that as COVID-19 conditions unwind we need to look to the future and believe Australasian markets will provide excellent opportunities for experienced and nimble managers such as Centuria and Augusta.”

Centuria’s FY20 Operating NPAT guidance is maintained at 11.5cps and FY20 distribution guidance remains 9.7cps.

Centuria retained Moelis Australia Advisory Pty Ltd as sole financial adviser and HWL Ebsworth and Harmos Horton Lusk as legal advisers.

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Centuria Capital Group Consisting of: Centuria Capital Limited ABN 22 095 454 336 Centuria Capital Fund ARSN 613 856 358

Level 41, Chifley Tower T: 02 8923 8923 E: [email protected] 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000 F: 02 9460 2960 www.centuria.com.au

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For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

John McBain Tim Mitchell Alexandra Koolman
Joint CEO Group Head of Investor Relations Corporate Communications Senior Manager
Centuria Capital Limited Centuria Capital Limited Centuria Capital Limited
Phone: 02 8923 8910 Phone: 02 8923 8923 Phone: 02 8923 8923
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Authorised for release by Anna Kovarik, Company Secretary.

About Centuria Capital Group

Centuria Capital Group (CNI) is an ASX-listed specialist investment manager with $7.2 billion of assets under management. We offer a range of investment opportunities including listed and unlisted real estate funds as well as tax-effective investment bonds. Our drive, allied with our in-depth knowledge of these sectors and intimate understanding of our clients, allows us to transform opportunities into rewarding investments.

www.centuria.com.au

Disclaimer

This announcement contains selected summary information and does not purport to be all-inclusive, comprehensive or to contain all of the information that may be relevant, or which a prospective investor may require in evaluations for a possible investment in CNI. It should be read in conjunction with CNI's periodic and continuous disclosure announcements which are available at http://www.centuria.com.au/

This announcement is provided for general information purposes only. It should not be relied upon by the recipient in considering the merits of CNI or the acquisition of securities in CNI.

Before making an investment decision, the recipient should consider its own financial situation, objectives and needs, and conduct its own independent investigation and assessment of the contents of this announcement, including obtaining investment, legal, tax, accounting and such other advice as necessary or appropriate.

This announcement may contain forward-looking statements, guidance, forecasts, estimates, prospects, projections or statements in relation to future matters ('Forward Statements'). No independent third party has reviewed the reasonableness of any such statements or assumptions. No member of CNI represents or warrants that such Forward Statements will be achieved or will prove to be correct or gives any warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, likelihood of achievement or reasonableness of any Forward Statement contained in this announcement.

Centuria Capital Group Consisting of: Centuria Capital Limited ABN 22 095 454 336 Centuria Capital Fund ARSN 613 856 358

Level 41, Chifley Tower 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000

E: [email protected] www.centuria.com.au

T: 02 8923 8923 F: 02 9460 2960