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May 21, 2026

Real Estate Economics

Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI), a subsidiary of Megaworld, is set to turn over P11 billion worth of projects this year. The deliveries include residential units and commercial lots across several provinces in the Philippines, including Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Aklan. This move follows sustained demand for integrated tourism and leisure townships located outside Metro Manila as buyers seek a blend of nature and modern convenience.
Global Net Lease has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Modiv Industrial in an all-stock deal valued at $535 million. The merger strengthens GNL’s industrial portfolio and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Modiv stockholders will receive a 17 per cent premium and a 25 per cent increase in annual dividends.
ESR has partnered with two Chinese insurance giants to establish a RMB 1.6 billion income fund focused on prime logistics assets. The deal involves the recapitalisation of two multi-storey industrial properties in Shanghai and Suzhou, totalling 320,000 square metres. By retaining management of the portfolio, ESR continues its capital recycling strategy while meeting the high demand from domestic institutional investors for modern supply chain infrastructure.
City Developments Limited has launched a S$2 billion multicurrency perpetual securities issuance programme. The Singapore-based property giant appointed United Overseas Bank Limited to manage the scheme as arranger and dealer. Funds raised through the programme will be used to support the group's general working capital needs and to refinance its current debts. The securities will be offered primarily to institutional and accredited investors in Singapore.
Blackstone has closed its Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund V at its $10 billion hard cap. The fund was oversubscribed and represents the firm's largest opportunistic credit vehicle to date. Managed by the Blackstone Credit & Insurance division, the fund will target private corporate credit and structured solutions globally. The move follows a successful track record for the strategy, which has delivered a 13 per cent net IRR since 2007.
Antares Capital and Ares Management have announced the $1.7 billion closing of a second private credit continuation vehicle. The transaction provides existing investors with liquidity while offering new ones exposure to a high-performing portfolio of over 300 loans. Led by Ares Credit Secondaries funds, the move highlights the growing demand for flexible financial solutions in a market where assets are being held for longer periods.

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