I am not vested in Manulife US REIT (MUST), but am following it because it reflects the state of the US Office market which affects my other 2 investments.
Recently, MUST insiders have been buying up shares which is good news. However, a recent news of Brookfield asset sale in Figueroa might dampen news, it does not seem like its good news in the progress of Tranche 1 asset sales for Figueroa.
BrookField Asset Sale
Just 1 block away from MUST's Figueroa property, Brookfield has sold off its 777 South Figueroa street at US$145 million and with 15 offers. The office tower was only 50% occupied and sold at 25% of its 2020's valuation. The good thing is MUST's Figueroa property is 81% occupied, so it is on a better footing. Hence in my view, it is possible for MUST to start selling it at 35% of its 2020 valuation of US$337.6 million. This means about US$118 million....