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Goodman signs MOU to develop premier business and logistics hub in China
BEIJING, May 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/--
Goodman Group (Goodman or the Group) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Langfang Municipal Government to participate in the development of a premier
business and logistics hub for the greater Beijing-Tianjin area in northern China.
The key points relating to the MOU are:
-- Significant mixed use development project over five square kilometres,
which is expected to be delivered over the next seven years
-- Goodman will participate as co-ordinator and master planner for the
project and will take a fee for service role
-- Goodman expects to generate fee income over the life of the project and
will also consider making further investments for itself and its
investment partners in the development of logistics and business park
product on the site on a case by case basis
Over the next seven years Goodman will work jointly with its affiliates to develop a five square kilometre
parcel of land into an international standard, environmentally friendly mixed use business park. This will
consist of offices and modern logistics facilities and will be co-located with residential housing and associated
amenities to create a sustainable community.
Mr Greg Goodman, Goodman Group CEO said, "As the strategic partner of Langfang and the master
planner of the park, Goodman will use its worldwide expertise in business park development, master planning
and property management to develop a comprehensive and sustainable logistics and business hub to cater to
the needs of modern day business. It will also provide tremendous opportunities for local job creation."
"Goodman will draw upon its global partners to introduce international investors and banking groups to
provide full scale financing support. This provides the Group important access to development land in a capital
efficient manner and allows Goodman to promote the project and development in China to international
customers," he added.
Langfang occupies a key position between Beijing and Tianjin and is within the Hebei Province. Its proximity
to transportation networks including rail, airports and road underscores its importance as a logistics hub. Often
called "China's Silicon Valley", Langfang is set to further benefit from plans for a high-speed railway link
between Shanghai and Beijing, with the travelling time between Beijing and Langfang reduced to 10-15
minutes. Extensions to the Beijing ring road network will further enhance Langfang's ability to support
continued economic growth in northern China.
The MOU with Goodman will strengthen the delivery of international best practice in project development,
planning, sustainability and logistics management in China. It signifies a concrete step towards enhancing the
expansion of the local property development and logistics industry. Goodman's approach to sustainability was
one of the key factors which attracted the Langfang Government to Goodman as they considered the Group to
be well positioned to help them deliver on their vision of creating a model sustainable city.
Goodman's Chief Executive Officer, Greg Goodman said, "This announcement, which has been made
possible through the strength of our cooperation with the China Investment Corporation (CIC), marks an
important step in the continued development of our Asian business and is a further indication of our growing
and long-term commitment to the China market. Goodman expects to generate fee income over the life of the
project and will also consider further investments for itself and its investment partners in the development of
logistics and business park product at the site on a case by case basis."
The MOU builds on Goodman's successful track record in Greater China, where it manages a total portfolio
value of around US$1.6 billion in the key logistics hubs of Pearl River Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai
Rim Regions.
About Goodman (ASX: GMG)
For further information, please contact:
Greg Goodman
Group Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +61-2-9230-7400
Philip Pearce
Managing Director, Greater China
Tel: +852-2249-3100
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