Funds Managed by Blue Owl Capital Complete Acquisition of Sila Realty Trust
Rhea-AI Summary
Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL) announced that funds it manages have closed the acquisition of Sila Realty Trust, a net lease REIT focused on healthcare properties. At Sila’s June 26, 2026 special meeting, over 98% of votes approved the merger.
Upon closing, Sila’s stock ceased trading and will be delisted from the NYSE. Sila stockholders received $30.38 in cash per share, about a 19% premium to the April 17, 2026 closing price. The Sila healthcare portfolio joins Blue Owl’s Real Assets platform.
Positive
- Acquisition of Sila Realty Trust adds scaled healthcare net lease portfolio to Blue Owl
- $30.38 cash per share for Sila stockholders, about 19% premium to April 17, 2026 price
- Merger received strong shareholder support with over 98% of votes cast in favor
- Sila portfolio integrated into Blue Owl’s Real Assets platform focused on essential real estate
Negative
- Sila common stock ceased trading and will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange
News Market Reaction – OWL
In the Jul 1 session, OWL declined 1.26%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 18 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 | Acquisition approval | Positive | +1.1% | Sila stockholders overwhelmingly approved cash acquisition by Blue Owl affiliates. |
| Apr 20 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | +0.4% | Blue Owl agreed to acquire Sila in an all‑cash deal at a premium. |
| Nov 19 | Merger termination | Negative | -0.9% | Proposed merger of Blue Owl BDCs was terminated amid market volatility concerns. |
| Nov 10 | Third‑party acquisition | Neutral | -3.4% | Blue Owl participated in financing package backing Clio’s US$1B vLex acquisition. |
| Nov 05 | BDC merger deal | Positive | -4.7% | Blue Owl BDCs announced merger to scale portfolio and drive cost savings. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition‑tagged headlines for OWL have usually produced modest single‑day moves, with most price reactions aligning with the perceived tone of the news.
Key Terms
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"The acquisition of Sila and its differentiated, scaled portfolio of high-quality healthcare assets with strong tenants and well-structured long-term leases will further expand Blue Owl's core net lease strategy," said Marc Zahr, Co-President and Global Head of Real Assets at Blue Owl. "This transaction builds on the firm's experience investing across the healthcare landscape and represents an opportunity to capitalize on the strong supply and demand fundamentals in the healthcare real estate sector while delivering compelling value for investors and the communities these facilities serve."
At Sila's Special Meeting of Stockholders held on June 26, 2026, more than
The completion of the transaction marks an important milestone for Blue Owl's Real Assets platform and reflects the firm's continued focus on expanding its presence across essential real estate sectors. As part of Blue Owl's Real Assets platform, the Sila portfolio will benefit from the firm's institutional scale, investment expertise and long-standing relationships across the real estate market, creating a strong foundation for continued growth and long-term value creation.
Advisors
BofA Securities served as Sila's exclusive financial advisor. Hogan Lovells US LLP served as the Company's legal counsel.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. acted as lead financial advisor to Blue Owl and Truist Securities, Inc. also acted as financial advisor and Newmark Group, Inc. served as real estate advisor. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Blue Owl. Dechert LLP served as legal advisor to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Truist Securities, Inc.
About Blue Owl
Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®. With
Together with over 1,390 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-owl-capital.
About Sila Realty Trust, Inc.
Sila Realty Trust, Inc., headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a net lease real estate investment trust with a strategic focus on investing in the growing and resilient healthcare sector. The Company invests in high quality healthcare facilities along the continuum of care in the pursuit of generating predictable, durable, and growing income streams. Sila's portfolio comprises high quality tenants in geographically diverse facilities, which are positioned to capitalize on the dynamic delivery of healthcare to patients. As of March 31, 2026, the Company owned 137 real estate properties and three undeveloped land parcels, located in 65 markets across the United States.
Investor Contact
Ann Dai
Head of Investor Relations
blueowlir@blueowl.com
Miles Callahan, Senior Vice President – Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Research & Credit
833-404-4107
IR@silarealtytrust.com
Media Contact
media@blueowl.com
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SOURCE Blue Owl Capital