Invesque Strengthens Development Platform Through Strategic Partnership with Ellipsis Real Estate Partners

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TORONTO, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Invesque Inc. (TSX: IVQ.U) (the "Company") announced today they have entered into a development partnership with Ellipsis Real Estate Partners ("Ellipsis") located in Carmel, Indiana. The partnership will provide Invesque exclusive access to Ellipsis' pipeline of development projects, including five current development projects located in Indiana and Michigan. Under the terms of a Development Agreement, Ellipsis will provide Invesque the right of first offer to invest in all of Ellipsis' developments, as well as to right to purchase the completed properties. The partnership will focus on the development of seniors housing and medical office properties throughout the United States.

The relationship is consistent with the Company's strategy to facilitate growth of its portfolio through investments in projects by successful industry developers. As a long-term owner of high quality health care real estate, the partnership with Ellipsis will allow Invesque to expand its portfolio of newly developed, class-A facilities. 

The Ellipsis management team brings decades of experience developing health care real estate assets, as well as strong relationships with seniors housing operators. The Ellipsis team has a combined track record totaling more than 100 development projects throughout their collective careers.

"We continue to see ample opportunities for development of seniors housing and health care real estate" stated Scott White, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, "Partnering with Ellipsis is a great way to grow and capitalize on our development platform. You should expect to see us continuing to focus on development opportunities.

ABOUT INVESQUE:

Invesque Inc. is a North American health care real estate company with a growing portfolio of high quality properties located in the United States and Canada and operated by best-in-class operators primarily under long-term leases and joint ventures. Invesque's mission is to create long-term shareholder value while providing an investment opportunity that matters. For more information, visit www.invesque.com.

ABOUT ELLIPSIS:

Ellipsis Partners is a healthcare real estate company specializing in developing best-in-class properties. Committed to partnership above all else, Ellipsis works diligently to create the type of care environments that allow the nation's top medical providers to deliver care in properties that are practical and state of the art.

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SOURCE Invesque Inc.