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Blackrock Land's assets reach €340m

Fyffes property spin off, Blackrock International Land, said it now has property assets of almost €340m -  an increase of more than 70% when it was set up in May 2006.

In a trading update today the group said its net asset value per share is forecast to rise more than 6% over the €0.355 that applied in May.

The Group's first financial statements will cover the eight months to 31 December 2006.

Since it was set up in May, Blackrock has spent €142m on investment and development properties, bringing its property assets to almost €340m -  an increase of more than 70%.

Net debt at the end of the eight months is expected to be €90m.

The Group said it is finalising a number of deals that could increase investment before the end of the year by €35m.