The North Miami Beach, FL-based-Equity One had 32 properties inthe state. Under a separate 15-year agreement, a subsidiary of thefirm will handle the management and leasing for the properties inthe joint venture. Equity anticipates net proceeds will be $327million once the deal closes in the second quarter.

"This venture allows us to recycle capital to higher growthopportunities in our target markets in the southern andnortheastern United States as well as explore new opportunities inthe Mid-Atlantic states," says Chaim Katzman, chairman and chiefexecutive officer of Equity One, in a statement. "We believe thatthis transaction creates significant value for our stockholderswith a meaningful gain on sale and the possibility of a specialdividend distribution."

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