MEDIA RELEASE: Qualitas announces its first Sustainable Finance transaction
15 June 2026
Qualitas (ASX: QAL), one of Australia’s leading alternative investment managers, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its inaugural sustainable fund finance transaction, incorporating a use of proceeds (UOP) sub limit within the senior secured subscription line facility for the Qualitas Diversified Credit Investments (QDCI) fund.
In conjunction with the transaction, Qualitas has updated its Sustainable Finance Framework (March 2026) with reference to the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Green Loan Principles (2025) and Social Loan Principles (2025), demonstrating alignment with the latest applicable sustainable finance market standards. The Framework has received a Second Party Opinion from DNV Australia, an independent sustainable finance verification and assurance provider.
MUFG Bank, Ltd., acted as Sole Sustainability Co-ordinator and Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner (MLAB), leading the structuring of the UOP sub limit as well as the broader syndication process. The transaction also expanded the lending group to include Westpac and Crédit Agricole, further strengthening the banking syndicate supporting the facility.
The transaction embeds sustainable finance directly into a fund level subscription facility through a UOP sub limit aligned with Qualitas’ Sustainable Finance Framework. Established as part of a broader refinance and upsize of the facility, the structure supports fund capital to be deployed towards qualifying green and social loans within the QDCI portfolio, including green buildings, building retrofits, and affordable and social housing. By operationalising the Framework, the transaction enhances transparency, accountability, and ESG reporting, while providing flexibility for Qualitas to scale sustainable investment activity over time and align financing with sustainability outcomes.
Mark Fischer, Global Head of Real Estate and Co-Founder at Qualitas, said: “This refinance is a deliberate step forward in how we are integrating sustainable finance across our funds management platform. The UOP sub limit creates a direct link between our capital and Qualitas’ Sustainable Finance Framework, supporting additional deployment into qualifying green and social loans. We are pleased to welcome Westpac and Crédit Agricole to the syndicate and acknowledge MUFG for their work in structuring this facility.”
Rob Ward, Head of Asian Investment Banking Division, Oceania at MUFG, congratulated Qualitas on the milestone achievement, and said: “This landmark transaction underscores Qualitas’ leadership in the Australian alternative investments sector and its commitment to advancing ESG outcomes. The introduction of a UOP structure establishes a strong platform to support Qualitas’ future sustainable finance and funding strategies.”
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About Qualitas
Qualitas Limited ACN 655 057 588 (Qualitas) is an ASX-listed Australian alternative real estate investment manager with approximately $10.9 billion of committed funds under management1.
Qualitas matches global capital with access to attractive risk-adjusted investments in real estate private credit and real estate private equity through a range of investment solutions for institutional, wholesale and retail clients. Qualitas offers flexible capital solutions for its partners, creating long-term value for shareholders, and the communities in which it operates.
For 18 years, Qualitas has been investing through market cycles to finance assets, now with a combined value of over $40 billion1 across all real estate sectors. Qualitas focuses on real estate private credit, opportunistic real estate private equity, income producing commercial real estate and build-to-rent residential. The broad platform, complementary debt and equity investing skillset, deep industry knowledge, long-term partnerships, and diverse and inclusive team provides a unique offering in the market to accelerate business growth and drive performance for shareholders.
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1. As at 31 December 2025.
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