CCPT III is currently one of the largest REITs focused on the net lease sector, and following a listing, Cole Real Estate Investments would become the second largest publicly]traded REIT in the net lease space. The acquisition of Cole Holdings provides CCPT III with a full]scale real estate investment management platform, including more than 350 employees, and a portfolio of more than 2,000 properties. In addition, the acquisition better positions CCPT III to pursue a listing on the NYSE.