** Shares of Cromwell Property Group CMW.AX rise as much
as 3.7% to A$0.555
** Stock set for bet day since Nov. 11, 2022, if gains hold
** Co says it has entered a binding agreement to create a
joint venture in Italy with Hong Kong-based Value Partners Group
** Co says the JV deal includes sale of a 50% stake in its
Cromwell Italy Urban Logistics Fund assets
** Adds settlement is expected in late July 2023, with co’s
European operations team set to continue to manage the portfolio
** CMW stock at its highest level since June 7
** Stock down 20.2% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Ayushman Ojha)
((Ayushman.Ojha@thomsonreuters.com;))