Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT I Changes Name to Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.
December 15, 2017 | Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.
CINCINNATI–On December 13, 2017, Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT I, Inc. formally changed its name to Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. The name change reflects the company’s new identity as an internally-managed real estate investment trust following the acquisition of certain real estate assets and the third-party asset management business of its former sponsor and external advisor, Phillips Edison Limited Partnership (PELP).
“Having completed the strategic acquisition of PELP, we are moving confidently into the future with an enhanced platform that is well positioned for growth and a name that evokes the powerful legacy we’ve built over the past 25 years,” said Jeff Edison, chairman and chief executive officer of Phillips Edison & Company. “We look forward to capitalizing on the many opportunities ahead and remain dedicated to creating great grocery-anchored shopping experiences.”
About Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (formerly known as Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT I, Inc.), an internally-managed real estate investment trust, is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of market-leading, grocery-anchored shopping centers. The company manages a diversified portfolio of over 345 shopping centers – 236 of which it owns directly – comprising approximately 26.3 million square feet located in 32 states. The company’s proven, vertically-integrated operating platform allows it to effectively and efficiently acquire, lease and manage its properties, resulting in a history of strong operating results and great shopping experiences. For more information, please visit www.phillipsedison.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Investor Contact:
Michael Koehler
Director of Investor Relations
investorrelations@phillipsedison.com
513-338-2743
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