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Update: Strong valuation gains continue in Q2

Strong valuation gains, primarily the result of further yield contraction, have continued in Q2. Adjusted NAV has increased despite continuing dividend distributions. Asset growth appears consistent with our estimates and our underlying forecasts (excluding valuation gains) are unchanged. NHS planning suggests good growth prospects for the primary care property sector, and MedicX Fund offers a low-risk approach; it is neither developer nor operator but a long-term investor. A broad portfolio of modern primary care properties, long, quasi government-backed leases, and similar duration fixed-rate debt with modest (c 50%) gearing, provide secure cash flows to support the greater than 7% prospective yield.
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MedicX Fund Ltd

MedicX Fund is a closed-ended investment company and a U.K. Real Estate Investment Trust. Co. is the holding company of a number of subsidiaries. Co., together with its subsidiaries, is a primary healthcare infrastructure investor in purpose-built primary healthcare properties in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland. As of Sep 30 2017, Co. had 156 primary care properties across the U.K., including 151 completed properties and five properties under development. Octopus AIF Management Limited acts as Co.'s Alternative Investment Fund.

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