Blackstone to take Apartment Income REIT private in $10 bln deal

Blackstone to take Apartment Income REIT private in  bln deal

Asset manager Blackstone said on Monday it would take private rental housing firm Apartment Income REIT, known as AIR Communities, for $10 billion in cash, including debt. Under the deal, Blackstone will pay $39.12 for each share of the real estate investment trust, representing a premium of about 25% to its closing price on Friday. … Read more