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UPDATE: Lexford Portfolio Could Net Equity Residential $1B

CHICAGO-The $733-million acquisition of Lexford Residential Trust in 1999 "has been a terrific investment for the company," says Equity Residential president and chief executive officer David J. Neithercut. Now, he says, is a "terrific" time to sell it.

By Mark Ruda | Updated on March 06, 2006

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CHICAGO-When Equity Residential acquired Lexford Residential Trust’s portfolio in 1999, some observers were scratching their heads, recalled president and chief executive officer David J. Neithercut. However, the multifamily REIT could see a $1-billion-plus payday, he suggested Monday at Citigroup’s 2006 REIT CEO conference.

“This has been a terrific investment for the company,” said Neithercut, noting Equity Residential bought the entry-level housing portfolio at a 10.5% capitalization rate. “During the recession, this portfolio outperformed the rest of Equity Residential’s portfolio.”

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