Cash-and-share deal would create eighth-largest UK REIT
Investor has taken “disciplined” approach to investment and development
Health facilities investor set to increase portfolio exposure in the republic to 15%
The firm reports 84% decline in pretax profit year-on-year
The firm is keeping its investment activity on pause
Harry Hyman founded PHP 30 years ago and will replace Steven Owen
Deal is Primary Health Properties largest Irish acquisition to date
Davies will take over the role from PHP founder Harry Hyman following the REIT’s AGM in April
Net rental income grew by 6.7% for the first six months of the year
IFRS profit down 60% to £56.3m
The deal also gives PHP access to Axis’ development pipeline
Primary Health Properties chief executive will step down in 2024