The Group s Total Permissible GFA Increases to 10.87 Million sq.m.
The Qiaokou Parcel is located in Qiaokou District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province and is surrounded by three main city roads, which are Jinghan Boulevard, Yanhe Boulevard and Qiaokou Road. The Qiaokou Parcel has a total site area of approximately 105,000 sq.m. and a total permissible gross floor area of approximately 514,000 sq.
m. The price of acquisition is RMB2.82 billion, representing an acquisition price of RMB5,486 per sq.m. The Qiaokou Parcel has been approved for residential and commercial uses, of which commercial area and residential area shall account for 40% (including office, hotel, retailing and catering) and 60% of the total gross floor area respectively.
Mr. Lu Zhifeng, Chairman of Yuexiu Property, said, The acquisition of the Qiaokou Parcel represents an attractive investment opportunity to the Company. It is consistent with the Company s objective of strategically expanding its footprint into the Bohai Rim and central regions, in addition to its home base in the Pearl River Delta Region.
The Company is optimistic about investing in these vibrant regions which are witnessing substantial economic growth and favourable demographic shifts. The Board considers such a land acquisition strategy essential in implementing the growth vision of the Company.