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Overview

Vicinity Centres, also known as Vicinity or the Group, stands as a preeminent figure in Australia's retail property sector. It operates with a fully integrated asset management platform and boasts a portfolio valued at $24 billion. This immense portfolio encompasses 60 shopping centres, positioning Vicinity as the second-largest listed manager of Australian retail property. Noteworthy is the Group's Direct Portfolio, comprising interests in 59 shopping centres, inclusive of the DFO Brisbane business. Additionally, Vicinity manages 30 assets for Strategic Partners, 29 of which are co-owned by the Group itself. Vicinity proudly lists on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker symbol 'VCX' and has the trust of 24,000 securityholders. In a strategic move to diversify its financial instruments, Vicinity also lists European medium term notes on the ASX, under the code 'VCD'.

Products and Services

• Asset Management: Vicinity Centres showcases its prowess in retail property through its comprehensive asset management services. This encompasses the strategic oversight of its significant portfolio, worth $24 billion, which spans across 60 shopping centres. Their expertise includes property operations, leasing, and development management, aimed at maximizing asset performance and enhancing value for securityholders.
• Direct Portfolio Management: The Group's Direct Portfolio involves direct interests in 59 shopping centres, including the specialty DFO Brisbane business. This service underscores Vicinity's role not just as a property owner but also as an active manager, ensuring operational excellence and optimizing the retail mix to meet consumer demand.
• Strategic Partner Asset Management: Beyond its Direct Portfolio, Vicinity extends its management acumen to 30 assets on behalf of Strategic Partners. Of these, 29 are co-owned by the Group. This facet of Vicinity's services highlights its capacity to collaborate and manage properties in concert with other stakeholders, ensuring a synergy that benefits all parties involved.
• Financial Instruments: Vicinity diversifies its investment offerings through the issuance of European medium term notes, listed under the code 'VCD' on the ASX. This initiative broadens the spectrum of investment opportunities available to investors, allowing them to engage with Vicinity’s financial growth in a manner distinct from direct security holdings.