Angry investors target GPT Property Group board

The Australian, 24 Oct 2008, Florence Chong

"ANGRY GPT Property Group shareholders have called for the removal of its board after attempts to recapitalise with a $1.6 billion issue and placement to Singapore's state-owned GIC Real Estate."

"GPT also made a placement to Singapore's state-owned GIC RE of $250 million of notes convertible into equities at $1.25 per unit."

"The heavy discount enraged unitholders but GPT's outgoing chief executive Nic Lyons, who stepped down yesterday, said it was critical to ensure the issue was fully underwritten."

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