Blackrock buys land for €13.5m

Fyffes spin-off Blackrock International Land said today it has acquired land near Dublin with development potential in the medium…

Fyffes spin-off Blackrock International Land said today it has acquired land near Dublin with development potential in the medium to long-term for €13.5 million, including costs.

The purchase, which will be accounted for in 2006, brings total investment made by Blackrock since its listing in May to €155.5 million, representing an increase in its gross property assets of almost 80 per cent in the period.