TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 22, 2016) - Partners Real Estate Investment Trust ("the REIT")
(TSX:PAR.UN) announces that the REIT has completed the sale of its Washington Park property in Courtenay, British Columbia to
Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CHP.UN)
Terms of the sale were consistent with the REIT's press release disseminated on December 19, 2016.
About Partners REIT
Partners REIT is a growth-oriented real estate investment trust focused on the expansion and management of a portfolio of 35
(as a result of this transaction) retail and mixed-use community and neighbourhood shopping centres. These properties are located
in both primary and secondary markets across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, and comprise a total of
approximately 2.5 million square feet of leasable space.
About Choice Properties REIT
Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located commercial real estate
across Canada. Choice Properties' portfolio spans approximately 43.3 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of
535 properties primarily focused on supermarket- and drug store-anchored shopping centres and stand-alone supermarkets and drug
stores. Choice Properties' strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through accretive acquisitions,
strategic development and active property management. Choice Properties' principal tenant and largest Unitholder is Loblaw
Companies Limited, Canada's largest retailer. Choice Properties' strong alliance with Loblaw positions it well for future growth.
For more information, visit Choice Properties' website at www.choicereit.ca and Choice Properties' issuer profile at www.sedar.com.
Disclaimer
Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those
identified by the expressions "expect," "will" and similar expressions to the extent they relate to Partners REIT. The forward-
looking statements are not historical facts but reflect Partners REIT's current expectations regarding future results or events.
These forward looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to
differ materially from current expectations, including access to capital, regulatory approvals, intended acquisitions and general
economic and industry conditions. Although Partners REIT believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements
are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.