Walls & Futures REIT PLC Circ re. Social Stock Exchange (4743U)
October 25 2017 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMWAFR
RNS Number : 4743U
Walls & Futures REIT PLC
25 October 2017
Press Release
25(th) October 2017
Walls & Futures granted membership to the Social Stock
Exchange
Walls & Futures REIT plc ("the Company") is pleased to
announce that it has been granted membership to the Social Stock
Exchange, society's market for impact investing, following the
ratification of its impact report by the independent Admissions
Panel.
The Social Stock Exchange provides access to Europe's only
regulated exchange dedicated to businesses and investors seeking to
achieve a positive social and environmental impact through their
activities. The aim of the exchange is to help these businesses
connect with investors and unlock capital at scale. All issuer
member companies must meet a rigorous set of criteria before
joining, including the publication of an Impact Report.
Joe McTaggart, chief executive of Walls & Futures REIT plc
said
"Our membership of the Social Stock Exchange is important as it
highlights and supports our mission to address the chronic under
supply of social housing.
It also enables us to broaden our shareholder base to include
those seeking to make a positive social impact through their
investments."
Notes to Editors
About Walls & Futures REIT plc
Walls & Futures REIT plc is a Real Estate Investment Trust
(REIT) investing in residential property, focusing on the social
housing sector.
Our customers and strategic partners include local authorities,
NHS trusts, housing associations, charities and care providers. We
provide tailored housing solutions that encompass funding, design,
project management and development.
Our target is to deliver a long-term annual net return of 7-9%
of which 3-4% will be paid in the form of a dividend.
For more information please contact
Joe McTaggart
Chief Executive - Walls & Futures REIT plc
T : +44 (0)333 700 7171
E: joe@wallsandfutures.com
About the Social Stock Exchange
The Social Stock Exchange provides access to Europe's only
regulated exchange dedicated to businesses and investors seeking to
achieve a positive social and environmental impact through their
activities. The aim of the exchange is to help these businesses
connect with investors and unlock capital at scale. All issuer
member companies must meet a rigorous set of criteria before
joining, including the publication of an Impact Report.
The Social Stock Exchange has an agreement with NEX Exchange to
operate the Social Stock Exchange branded market segment for impact
businesses.
The Social Stock Exchange Ltd (FRN: 625231) is an appointed
representative of Kession Capital Limited (FRN: 582160) which is
authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA")
in the UK.
NEX is a Recognised Investment Exchange operating a regulated
market and a growth market and provides a secondary market trading
facility. NEX is supervised by the FCA.
For more information please contact:
Sara-Louise Porter NEX Corporate Adviser
Social Stock Exchange David Papworth
T: +44 (0) 203 608 8841 City &Merchant Limited
E: s.porter@socialstockexchange.com T +44 (0) 207 101 7676
E; davidpapworth@cityandmerchant.com
Debbie Ryan NEX Growth Markets
Social Stock Exchange David Battle
T: +44 (0) 203 608 8056 Managing Director, Markets
E: d.ryan@sociastockexchange.com T +44 (0) 20 7818 9772
E David.Battle@nexexchange.com
The Directors of Walls and Futures REIT plc take responsibility
for this announcement.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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