CCG Announces The Completion of The Copper Beech Transaction and Disposition of Land Parcels

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Crest Communities, Inc. CCG (the "Company"), an owner and manager of high-quality student housing properties, today announced the successful completion of the previously announced Copper Beech transaction and the closing of the disposition of six undeveloped parcels of land held for sale.

Copper Beech Transaction - In the Copper Beech transaction, which was announced on November 3, 2014, the Company is acquiring the remaining interest in 32 properties in the Copper Beech portfolio. Total consideration being paid consists of approximately $60.3 million cash, approximately $140.6 million of debt assumption and the issuance of approximately 12.4 million operating partnership units. All of the consideration was payable at the initial closing on January 30, 2015, other than $1.4 million in cash and approximately 2.0 million OP Units which will be payable at a second closing expected to occur toward the end of February upon receipt of required lender consents for two of the properties.

Land Dispositions -  Separately, the Company announced the sale of a portfolio of six undeveloped land parcels to a leading student housing developer for an undisclosed purchase price. The portfolio included parcels located in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Washington.  The sale was a part of the Company's previously announced strategic initiative to improve liquidity and simplify the balance sheet by selling certain properties previously held for development. The Company disposed of the parcels through a rigorous sale process which resulted in noticeable demand from a wide spectrum of bidders with numerous offers received – including multiple portfolio offers.

"We are pleased to announce the completion of both transactions. Not only do they bring balance sheet strength and clarity, but they are testament to our disciplined approach to capital allocation and our committed execution of the strategic repositioning of Campus Crest," said Richard Kahlbaugh, Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer.

"Copper Beech provides diversification and scale while the land sales unlocked value and enhanced liquidity. Both transactions were promised to investors and both were delivered. We thank our investors for their continued support and recognition of the progress being made," said Aaron Halfacre, Chief Investment Officer.

About Campus Crest Communities, Inc.

Campus Crest Communities, Inc. is a leading owner and manager of high-quality student housing properties located close to college campuses in targeted markets. It has ownership interests in 86 student housing properties with over 46,000 beds across North America. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at http://www.campuscrest.com.

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