Easterly Government Properties, a REIT focused on commercial properties leased to the US government, has formed a joint venture with one of the preferred leading global investors. 

The joint venture will serve as the investment vehicle for the acquisition of an anticipated 1.2 million leased square foot portfolio of 10 properties expected to close on a rolling basis by the end of 2023, which is 100% leased to the Department of Veterans Affairs, for a purchase price of approximately $635.6 million under predominately 20-year firm term leases.

Easterly's partner will retain a 47.0% stake in the JV. Easterly will retain a 53.0% stake in the JV. Easterly will also receive asset management fees from the JV partner and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the properties.

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