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DEXUS — Regulatory Filings 2008
Feb 20, 2008
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DEXUS Funds Management Limited ABN 24 060 920 783 Australian Financial Services Licence Holder
21 February 2008
The Manager Australian Stock Exchange Limited 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
Level 9 343 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box R1822 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Telephone 61 2 9017 1100 Direct 61 2 9017 1266 Facsimile 61 2 9017 1132 Email [email protected]
Dear Sir / Madam
DEXUS Property Group (formerly DB RREEF Trust) (ASX: DRT)
Investor Communication
DEXUS Funds Management Limited, as responsible entity for DEXUS Property Group, provides a copy of an investor letter and corporate brochure being sent security holders.
For further information, please contact:
| CEO, DEXUS Property Group: | Victor Hoog Antink | (02) 9017 1129 |
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| Fund Manager, DEXUS Property Group: | Ben Lehmann | (02) 9017 1266 |
| Investor Relations: | Karol O’Reilly | (03) 8611 2930 |
| Media Relations: | Emma Parry | (02) 9017 1133 |
Yours sincerely
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Tanya Cox Company Secretary
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February 21 2008
DEXUS Funds Management Limited ABN 24 060 920 783 PO Box R1822 Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Telephone: 61 2 9017 1330 Facsimile: 61 2 9017 1101 Email: [email protected]
Dear Investor
DB RREEF Trust fully internalises management and rebrands to DEXUS
We are pleased to advise you that DB RREEF Funds Management Limited as responsible entity for DB RREEF Trust has acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in DB RREEF Holdings Pty Limited from Deutsche Bank and in doing so has fully internalised the management of DB RREEF Trust.
Fully internalising the management of your Group will strengthen the alignment of interest between investors and management, simplify the Group’s corporate structure and is accretive to earnings.
As a consequence of this acquisition, DB RREEF Trust will be rebranded to DEXUS Property Group.
The name DEXUS was created following a brand review and was chosen to reflect the group’s heritage and vision. The name is derived from the word dexterity and reflects our tailored approach to responding to our customers’ needs. Selecting a name beginning with the letter ‘D’ was a deliberate choice to maintain the link with our brand heritage, while at the same time resolving the brand confusion that had previously existed.
Consequently, you will see that the names of all the DB RREEF trusts and companies have changed to DEXUS. All our correspondence and branding will also be changed over the next few weeks to reflect our new name.
We will maintain our strategic relationship with RREEF Alternative Investments - the global alternative investment management business of Deutsche Bank. Internationally, we have a strategic relationship with RREEF which facilitates international acquisitions and management of our property assets in selected markets.
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How will the rebrand affect you as an Investor
Rebranding to DEXUS is simply a name change and does not impact your holding. You are therefore not required to do anything as a result.
The ASX code of DB RREEF Trust will change from DRT to DXS.
In addition, as part of the rebranding project we have launched a new website at www.dexus.com
If you have access to the internet we encourage you to visit our site which we hope you will find more informative and easier to use.
If you have any questions on the rebranding please contact Investor Relations on (02) 9017 1330.
On behalf of the Board I would like to thank you for your support and look forward to the continuing growth and development of DEXUS Property Group.
Yours sincerely,
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Victor P Hoog Antink
Chief Executive Officer DEXUS Property Group
DEXUS Redefi ning the property skyline
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About DEXUS
DEXUS is one of the largest integrated property groups in Australia, with over A$15 billion of assets under management. The Group has extensive experience in owning, managing and developing high quality offi ce, industrial and retail properties in Australia and select international markets.
Our corporate history dates back over 24 years, during which time we have established leadership positions in the offi ce, industrial and retail property sectors. We offer investors access to a world-class property portfolio managed by our expert team of property and funds management professionals.
DEXUS Property Group is the 6th largest property group on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:DXS).
The Group has two areas of operation:
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n our A$9 billion direct property portfolio where we focus on owning, managing and developing high quality offi ce and industrial assets in Australia, New Zealand, North America and Europe
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n our funds management business which manages and develops offi ce, industrial and retail properties on behalf of third party investors. At A$6.2 billion, this is one of the largest third party funds platforms in Australia, and includes DEXUS Wholesale Property Fund, two blue-chip private client mandates and two property syndicates
The Group’s overall strategy is to deliver superior results for all our stakeholders by:
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n developing world-class sustainable property solutions for our tenants
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n maximising returns for our investors
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being an employer of choice for our people
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n ensuring we have a positive and sustainable impact on the communities in which we operate
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Owning, managing, developing a world class property portfolio
Offi ce
Industrial
Retail
Our industrial portfolio is the third largest in Australia. World-wide, the group has 193 industrial properties, totalling over 4 million square metres.
Our retail portfolio includes 22 retail centres, of which 14 are managed and developed by our in-house retail team. Eight centres are owned and managed in joint venture. At DEXUS we are proud to be a leading manager and developer of quality retail assets.
As the market leader in high quality offi ce space in Australia, we own and manage some of the country’s most iconic buildings including Governor Phillip and Governor Macquarie Towers, Gateway, 30 The Bond and Australia Square in Sydney, to Woodside Plaza and QV1 in Perth.
We specialise in premium business parks, logistics and distribution facilities and industrial estates, partnering with many of the world’s leading brands.
Developments
We have built a strong track record in developments, with A$3.3 billion currently underway or in planning in Australia and the United States.
We provide workspaces in premium locations for over 800 corporate tenants and federal, state and local governments.
Accordingly, our properties are located in the key industrial and logistics areas of Australia, the United States, Canada, France and Germany.
The Group’s offi ce portfolio is valued at over A$6.6 billion with 37 offi ce towers and 4 car parks and spans over 744,935 square metres of offi ce space; 89 percent of which is premium or A-grade.
DEXUS leads the way in developing properties to world best practice standards in sustainability and workspace design, as demonstrated by our new 6 Star Green Star offi ce developments – Space 1 Bligh in Sydney and 123 Albert Street in Brisbane.
In total, the Group’s industrial portfolio is valued at A$4.8 billion.
1997
Deutsche Industrial Trust (DIT) lists on the ASX
1998
Deutsche Office Trust (DOT) lists on the ASX
The group acquires DWPF management rights
1984 Deutsche Diversified Trust (DDF) lists on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
2001
An experienced team
In Australia, our team of over 250 property professionals has a wealth of experience in asset and property management, development, property funds management and operations.
A partnership approach
Over the last 24 years we have built a strong track record with our customers, working in partnership to deliver property solutions that meet their needs now and into the future.
We are solutions driven and committed to delivering service excellence to our customers and have the portfolio scale and expertise to offer the highest quality workspace in the premium locations that our blue chip customers demand.
International reach
Internationally, we have a strategic relationship with RREEF Alternative Investments, the global alternative investment management business of Deutsche Bank, which facilitates international acquisitions and management of our property assets in selected markets.
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Our property portfolio is located in key locations across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, France, Germany and Canada.
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Executive committee at Governor Phillip Tower
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The DEXUS team at 30 The Bond
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n 256 properties worldwide
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n 5,000+ tenants
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n A$15 BILLION portfolio value
n 5.9 MILLION
square metres of Net Lettable Area
Industrial properties (193)
Office properties (41) Retail properties (22)
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2004
DDF, DIT, DOT stapled to form DB RREEF Trust
2005
Completes 30 The Bond Sydney, Australia’s first 5 Star ABGR office building, and expands into New Zealand office market
2006
Enters Europe with industrial acquisitions in France and Germany Secures A$600 million Whirlpool investment program
2007
DWPF acquires DRT’s retail portfolio DRT acquires Calwest interest in US industrial portfolio and further expands US portfolio with San Antonio acquisition
Acquires A$1 billion US industrial portfolio Creates A$1.6 billion retail JV with Westfield
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR CUSTOMERS, WE PROVIDE WORLD-CLASS SUSTAINABLE WORKSPACES
Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S)
We are committed to the long-term integration of CR&S practices throughout our business and strive to be a market leader in this important area.
We understand the responsibility that comes with being the owner and manager of one of Australia’s largest property portfolios and so we apply a group-wide, holistic approach to our CR&S activities.
At DEXUS we aim to minimise the overall environmental impact of our operations, both in the development of new properties and the management and refurbishment of existing properties. In our experience, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of our operations enhances economic viability and investor returns.
Connecting with our stakeholders
We aim to meet the environmental, social and economic requirements of our properties, while fulfi lling the needs of our key stakeholders: investors, tenants, employees and the wider community.
Our CR&S strategy is integrated into our group business and aligned with our stakeholders as shown below:
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Our track record in CR&S dates back a decade and we are committed to continuously improving our CR&S credentials, be it through the delivery of better services and world-class workspaces to our tenants, driving value for our investors, improving the wellbeing of our employees or minimising the environmental impact of our operations.
Commences development of two 6 Star Green Star buildings: 123 Albert Street Brisbane and Space 1 Bligh Sydney
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The roof garden at 30 The Bond, Sydney
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The courtyard of
Governor Phillip Tower and
Governor Macquarie Tower
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Australia Square supporting Breast Cancer Month
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2008 Rebrands to DEXUS and acquires 50 percent interest from Deutsche Bank
2008
Welcome to DEXUS
On February 21 2008, DB RREEF acquired Deutsche Bank’s 50 percent interest in DB RREEF Funds Management Limited and rebranded to DEXUS Property Group.
This strategic move will enable DEXUS to expand in our own right internationally and in turn, fully align interests with investors to deliver 100 percent investment value.
As we enter this new phase of the group’s evolution, we will continue to maintain a strategic relationship with RREEF Alternative Investments and Deutsche Bank, while establishing our new brand identity.
What’s in a name?
DEXUS is a created brand.
Selecting a name beginning with the letter ‘D’ was a deliberate choice; we wanted to maintain the link with our brand heritage, while at the same time resolving the brand confusion that had previously existed.
The name is derived from the word dexterity and refl ects our tailored approach to responding to our customers’ needs.
To fi nd out more about us visit www.dexus.com
DEXUS. Redefining the property skyline.
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DEXUS House
Level 9, 343 George Street Level 1, 180 Flinders Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Melbourne VIC 3000
PO Box R1822 Phone: + 61 3 8611 2920
Royal Exchange NSW 1225 Fax: + 61 3 8611 2910
Phone: + 61 2 9017 1100
Fax: + 61 2 9017 1101
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www.dexus.com
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