Toronto, May 4, 2026 – Hazelview Investments and Presima today announced that they have completed a strategic transaction to bring together their respective global REIT teams. This alignment positions the combined platform to deliver deeper research, broader global reach, and enhanced client service across the real estate securities space.

Under the terms of the transaction, Hazelview will assume Presima’s investment management contracts. Key Presima professionals will join Hazelview’s global REIT team and continue to lead the strategies they oversaw at Presima, ensuring continuity for existing clients.

By bringing Presima’s REIT strategies and investment expertise onto Hazelview’s global platform — with offices in Toronto, New York, Hamburg, and Hong Kong — the transaction strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver:

• Deeper research and analytical capabilities
• Expanded global REIT coverage
• Greater scale to support future growth
• A broader range of investment solutions
• A stronger value proposition for investors

“With this strategic alignment, we are further enhancing our best-in-class REIT business,” said Corrado Russo, Managing Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Public Real Estate at Hazelview Investments. “Our shared vision is to serve clients better by combining talent, technology, and global reach.”

“We are excited to join Hazelview Investments’ platform and accelerate the growth of the strategies our clients trust,” said Marc-André Flageole, Managing Director, Public Markets & Head of Presima. “Clients will get access to a strong platform underpinned by familiar leadership.”

The transaction follows careful planning, and clients should expect a seamless transition of portfolio management, reporting, compliance, and administration.