Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, Heerlen, Netherlands, and Prentiss...

Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, Heerlen, Netherlands, and Prentiss Properties Trust, a REIT, are forming a joint venture to invest up to $510 million in office buildings in Washington, northern Virginia, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, northern California and San Diego/Orange County, said David Boyle, portfolio manager at ABP Investments. The 144 billion euro ($169 billion) ABP will contribute 49% and Prentiss will contribute 51%.