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INVESTMENT SUMMARY

• The property comprises a purpose built bingo hall extending to 3,281 sq.m. (35,337 sq.ft.) with 223 car spaces, let to Mecca Bingo Ltd (D&B rating of 5A1).

• The site extends to a total of 3.37 acres reflecting a low site coverage of c.21%.

• Located in a well-established out of town retail and leisure zone on the North East side of Dundee city centre. Directly adjacent to Kingsway East Leisure Park which is anchored by Odeon Cinema (who have recently committed to a 10 year extension to their existing lease).

• There has been significant investment in Dundee in recent times which forms part of a wider, longer term plan to regenerate and reinvent itself as a national cultural centre and hub.

• Other occupiers in the immediate vicinity include Wickes Extra, McDonalds, ASDA, Pets at Home, Bensons for Beds and Archers Sleep Centre.

• Heritable Interest (Scottish equivalent of English Freehold).

• Let to Mecca Bingo Ltd subject to a schedule of condition at £319,864 per annum (£9.05 per sq.ft.) until September 2031 (12 years unexpired).

• Tenant has recently refurbished and agreed a new 10 year extension to their existing lease.

• Lease is subject to RPI linked rent reviews (collared and capped at 0.5%-2.5% per annum) in September 2023 and 2028.

• We are instructed to seek offers in excess of £3,754,000 for our client’s Heritable interest. A purchase at this level would provide a Net Initial Yield of 8.00%, rising to a reversionary yield of 9.06% in 2023 and 10.25% in 2028, allowing for purchaser’s costs of 6.49% and reflects a low capital rate of £106 per sq.ft. LEISURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY MECCA BINGO | DUNDEE 03

LOCATION Dundee benefits from a central geographic location, with The newly developed V&A International Centre for Design of Abertay Dundee now also a thriving community for young 90% of Scotland reachable within a 90 minutes’ drive. opened in September 2018 and is already widely recognised games designers. The city is located on the east coast of Scotland, South of across the world for its distinctive yet exceptional Aberdeen, North East of Glasgow and North of Edinburgh. architecture. Since its opening, a 42% increase in visitor Dundee Regeneration Often referred to as the ‘City of Discovery’, the population numbers to the waterfront area has been achieved with has grown to around 150,000 people and boasts a catchment other attractions in the region also recording significant Dundee is a dynamic and progressive city with a strong of over 600,000 within an hour’s drive. increases in tourism. In 2018, the Wall Street Journal ranked cultural identity and is steeped in a history of innovation Dundee as number 5 on its ‘Worldwide Hot Destinations’ list. There is an excellent motorway network with the A90/M90 and creativity. In recent years Dundee has become providing direct access to Aberdeen (north) and Edinburgh Dundee is a rejuvenated and exciting regional hub for a thriving cultural destination attracting increasing (south). Furthermore, Dundee railway station is located employment, boasting a diverse economy with a number numbers of tourists year on year. It is famed for its digital within the city centre and provides direct rail services of employment sectors represented. Digital media in media industry, internationally respected and renowned to Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Dundee is Dundee is highly regarded and the city has a strong universities and its vibrant design and creative sectors. Scotland’s fourth largest city. reputation in the world’s gaming industry with the University

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SITUATION The property is located in a well-established out of town retail and leisure zone approximately 3 miles north east of Dundee city centre. It is located adjacent to Kingsway East Leisure Park which is anchored by Odeon Cinema who have recently committed to a

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DEMOGRAPHICS Dundee is Scotland’s fourth largest city with a population of circa 150,000 people. Covering a total area of approximately 60 square kilometres and with a population density of 2,478 individuals living per square kilometre, it is one of the most densely populated cities in Scotland. The working age population is 98,700, HAPPYHILLOCK ROAD representing c. 67% of the total population.

DESCRIPTION & ACCOMMODATION The property comprises a purpose built bingo hall occupied by Mecca Bingo Ltd which sits on a site of approximately 3.37 acres. Overall site coverage is relatively low at 21%. The building has capacity for 1,420 players and is of steel portal frame construction with a pitched roof and masonry walls which are partly covered with cladding panels. The customer car park lies to the south and east of the building and has been finished with tarmacadam and is suitably landscaped. A covered smoking area has been constructed on the east-facing principal frontage. Internally the property has been well maintained and was extensively refurbished Q1 2018 which included redecoration, new carpets, seating, bar and buffet service area and an extended gaming area. The property also benefits from air-conditioning. The property has been measured on a GIA basis and extends to the following area:

Area sq.m. sq.ft.

LONGTOWN ROAD Ground 2,844 30,623

Mezzanine Plant 138 1,487 0m 25m 50m 75m Mezzanine ANCILLARY 299 3,227 DOUGLAS ROAD

Total 3,281 35,337

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TENANCY UK BINGO MARKET Mecca Bingo Ltd have recently agreed a new 10 year extension to their existing Licensed bingo clubs in Great Britain provide low-cost games of chance in a safe, secure and regulated lease which now expires on the 28th September 2031 (12 years unexpired) at environment. Bingo is increasingly a game for all ages with the average age falling to around 45. Research £319,864 per annum, reflecting £9.05 per sq.ft. The lease is subject to a schedule by Winkbingo.com noted that 62% of players were under 45 and 20% were between 18 and 24. of condition. The rent was rebased in return for the extended lease term. There are an estimated 347 bingo venues in the UK and whilst Mecca account for 84 (24%) of the total The rent is subject to 5-yearly RPI linked rent reviews that are collared at 0.5% venues, they outperform taking an estimated 37% of market share. and capped at 2.5% per annum, next due on 29th September 2023 and 29th Around 9 million people visited a Mecca Bingo last year and whilst they have been closing poor performing September 2028. venues leading to shrinking revenues, they have successfully increased spend per visit by 8% in the past The tenant will have the option to renew the lease for a period of 5, 10 or 15 year to £23.04 per visit. years at lease expiry, subject to a rent review to open market rent. The renewal Whilst closing poor performing venues, Mecca has also been in the process of re-gearing their strongest is personal to Mecca and subject to nine months prior written notice and the traders. This unit is a good trader as demonstrated by the recently agreed reversionary lease. purchaser is obliged to acknowledge the option to renew. Further information available upon request. £24.00 £23.00 TENANT PROFILE £22.00 Mecca Bingo Ltd is the largest national Bingo game operator in the UK with a Mecca Venue £21.00 firm presence in all major towns and cities. It was established in 1961 with its Spend Per Visit £20.00 headquarters based in Maidenhead and currently employs nearly 3,000 people across 85 Bingo Halls. Each Bingo hall hosts traditional and electronic versions of £19.00 bingo, including slot-style games. Mecca Bingo Ltd are licensed and regulated by £18.00 the UK Commission and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. £17.00 Mecca Bingo Ltd have a D&B rating of 5A1. 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19

Mecca Bingo Limited Rank Group

SC01854120 Rank Group plc's Preliminary results for 2018/19 2017/18 12 months ended 30 June 2019 have recently been reported as shown opposite. Revenue (£m) 746.5 741.1 Mecca Bingo Ltd 30/06/2018 30/06/2017 30/06/2016 Mecca Bingo Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary Operating profit (£m) 72.5 77.0 of The Rank Group who are a British gambling Turnover £199,432,000 £203,340,000 £209,543,000 and leisure company. Other subsidiaries of Operating margin (%) 9.7 10.4 the Rank Group include Pre-tax Profit £16,078,000 £39,807,000 £36,665,000 (54 casinos in the UK and 1 in Belgium) and EBITDA (£m) 117.7 120.0 Enracha (9 Bingo Halls in Spain). The Rank Tangible Net Worth £56,796,000 £59,048,000 £488,346,000 Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange Capex (£m) 34.0 37.0 and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. Adjusted EPS (p) 14.8 15.0 Net Current Assets Rank Group plc have just announced their (Liabilities) £22,228,000 £17,948,000 £458,382,000 results which to the year ended 30 June 2019, Dividend (p) 7.7 7.5 delivered Group Revenue of £746.5m and Operating Profit of £72.5m. LEISURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY MECCA BINGO | DUNDEE 09

INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS

• Single let investment opportunity with c. 12 years unexpired and RPI linked rental reviews.

• Strong covenant with solid trading performance at this location, recently refurbished and committed to a new lease.

• Large site (3.37 acres) with a low site coverage (21%).

• Attractive yield profile and capital rate per sq.ft.

Tenure

Heritable Interest. (Scottish equivalent of English Freehold).

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s)

EPC and recommendation report can be provided upon request.

VAT

The property has not been elected for VAT. Under the terms of the existing lease the Landlord is prohibited from electing the property for VAT. INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

We are instructed to seek offers in excess of £3,754,000 subject to contract and for the benefit of our client’s Heritable interest.

A purchase at this level would provide a Net Initial Yield of 8.00% rising to a reversionary yield of 9.06% in 2023 and 10.25% in 2028, allowing for purchaser’s costs of 6.49% and reflects a low capital rate of £106 per sq.ft.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact the sole selling agents.

LEISURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Ross Burnett 0131 221 2483 MECCA BINGO, DUNDEE 07803 604 699 DOUGLASFIELD LEISURE PARK DOUGLAS ROAD DUNDEE DD4 8JX [email protected] | | |

Conor Scott 0131 221 2466 07508 745 018 [email protected] Messrs Montagu Evans LLP for themselves and for vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: (i) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, Preston Mommsen dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the 0131 221 2471 correction of each of them. (iii) No person in the employment of Montagu Evans has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in 07791 518 811 relation to this property. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991: 1. The information contained within these particulars has been checked and unless otherwise stated, is understood to [email protected] be materially correct at the date of publication. After these details have been printed, circumstances may change outwith our control. When we are advised of any change we will inform all enquirers at the earliest opportunity. 2. Date of publication - August 2019. 3. Unless otherwise stated, all prices and rents are quoted exclusive of Value Added Tax. Prospective purchasers/lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction. Details prepared: September 2019.