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Stephane Amine, President of the REIT stated, ‘Administration is creating plans for a multi-use redevelopment of this 335,000 sq. foot asset. Its strategic location, 5 minutes away from Paris southern ring highway and the deliberate focus on LEED certification will elevate this asset to the category of prime assets which are so enormously in demand in central Paris. Management is exploring strategic financing structures just like that used for the 2016 – 2018 Rueil redevelopment challenge that offered a 20% return to Unitholders. We are very excited about this welcome opportunity.’