UK-based Gresham House has acquired Asia Clean Capital Vietnam to expand its renewable energy footprint. The deal follows the integration of SUSI Partners into the firm’s energy transition division. ACCV Pte provides decarbonised power to manufacturers in Vietnam. The acquisition leverages rising electricity demand and supportive government policies to scale clean energy assets and support the national transition to green power.
PS&S has expanded into North Carolina by acquiring Raleigh-based civil engineering firm Priest Craven & Associates. The deal establishes a regional hub in the Research Triangle, combining PS&S’s 64-year history with four decades of local expertise. This strategic move allows the firm to offer its specialised environmental and life sciences services to the growing residential and commercial sectors across the Raleigh-Durham market.
European Residential REIT (ERES) has agreed to a $441 million all-cash takeover by CAPREIT. Unitholders will receive $1.19 per unit, representing a 32 per cent premium when combined with previous distributions. The deal concludes a multi-year strategic review focused on maximizing investor value. ERES is expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange following the transaction's closure, which is anticipated in the second quarter of 2026.
Public Storage and Welltower have launched a data science partnership to transform real estate through artificial intelligence. Public Storage will license Welltower’s capital allocation models to speed up property acquisitions and improve returns. In exchange, Welltower will integrate Public Storage’s operational analytics into its business system. Both firms aim to use vast proprietary data to move away from traditional investment methods toward a model driven by high-performance computing.
Blackstone has agreed to acquire Champions Group, a major provider of essential home repairs, from Odyssey Investment Partners. The deal includes a workforce of 1,800 technicians and a base of 150,000 members. Odyssey and the current management will retain a minority stake. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2026, aiming to scale the platform and set new standards in the residential services industry.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust has acquired three rental housing properties in Greater Tokyo for JPY4.6 billion. Located in Southern Kanagawa, the freehold assets boast occupancy rates above 95 per cent and offer stable, long-term returns. This move increases the trust’s living sector portfolio to 17.5 per cent of its total value. The acquisition aligns with a broader strategy to expand presence in key Japanese markets through resilient, income-generating assets.