MORI TRUST Sogo Reit

MORI TRUST Sogo Reit, Inc. is a Japanese real estate investment trust (J-REIT) that invests in a diversified portfolio of properties, including office buildings, hotels, and commercial facilities. Established on October 2, 2001, the company was listed on the J-REIT section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on February 13, 2004. The REIT's asset manager is MORI TRUST Asset Management Co., Ltd., which is primarily owned by Mori Trust Co., Ltd. and Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.

The REIT aims for sustainable growth and stable earnings over the medium to long term by managing a portfolio focused primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area and other major Japanese cities. A significant milestone occurred on March 1, 2023, when MORI TRUST Sogo Reit completed a merger with MORI TRUST Hotel Reit, Inc. This strategic move transformed the company into a diversified REIT with offices and hotels as its core assets, and its name was changed to MORI TRUST REIT, Inc. The merger expanded the portfolio to approximately ¥471.1 billion.

The business model is centered on generating revenue from its real estate leasing business. Its portfolio includes prominent properties such as the Tokyo Shiodome Building, Kamiyacho Trust Tower, Shangri-La Tokyo, and Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa. The company pursues stability and growth potential through its asset management, benefits from the sponsor support of the Mori Trust Group, and maintains a solid financial strategy.

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