Padlock Partners UK Fund I completed its initial public offering on August 20, 2020, issuing an aggregate of approximately C$36.6 million of trust units. The initial offering was issued through a syndicate of agents led by CIBC World Markets, Inc. and which included Richardson GMP Limited, Canaccord Genuity Corp., National Bank Financial Inc. and Raymond James Ltd.
The Manager established the Fund primarily for the purposes of investing in a diversified portfolio of income producing commercial real estate properties in the UK with a focus on self-storage and mixed-use properties. The Manager believes the self-storage and mixed-use market presents a compelling investment opportunity to acquire commercial properties across the United Kingdom.
The Fund has a 5-year investment horizon, with two one-year extensions available.