February 7, 2006 | Vol. 4 No. 3

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Volume 4 - Number 3 | February 7, 2006

Top Story: Albertson’s Deal Boosts CVS SoCal Presence, Triples Supervalu’s Size
By Michelle Napoli
As part of a multi-faceted and multi-buyer acquisition of Albertson’s Inc., locally based CVS Corp. will acquire about 700 freestanding drugstores and a West Coast distribution center for $2.93 billion in cash.

Industry Update: Ackman Says Real Estate Not Part of McDonald’s Plan
By Michelle Napoli
William Ackman, founder of the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management LP, says that his proposal to significantly restructure McDonald’s Corp. is not a real estate play.

Insider: Financial Specialty’s Joseph Rybarski
By Michelle Napoli
NET LEASE forum recently spoke to Joseph Rybarski, president of Dallas-based Financial Specialty Risk Management Inc., about the use of various insurance products for CTL investments, as well as developments in availability of non-appropriations insurance for government-leased properties.

DataPoints: 2005 Single-Tenant Office, Industrial Sales Volume
Single-tenant office sales totaled nearly $11.39 billion in 2005, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc. of New York City. The total represents 248 buildings among properties and portfolios of $5 million or more.

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