Rubicon Japan Trust (ASX:RJT) was listed on the ASX on 31 October 2006. RJT’s strategy is to provide investors exposure to a portfolio of Japanese commercial real estate and a platform for future investment in the Japanese real estate market. After the acquisition announced on 20 August (the Transaction), RJT will have economic interests in 22 Japanese properties located in 11 individual geographic markets, diversified by asset type and exposure to over 300 tenants. The RJT Portfolio, including the Transaction Portfolio, is currently valued at ¥115.05 billion (approximately A$1.2 billion).

RJT is managed by Rubicon Asset Management Limited (the Manager). Rubicon Japan, a subsidiary of the Rubicon Group, was established in Tokyo to ensure a strong operational capability where the assets are located.

DTZ, a leading global real estate advisory firm with which Rubicon has a strategic alliance, has been appointed under a long term exclusive agreement to provide a wide range of services to Rubicon Japan, including asset sourcing, asset acquisition (due diligence and valuation) and asset management services.