Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust has agreed to acquire interests in four freehold logistics properties in Germany and the Netherlands for approximately €294.9 million. The portfolio is fully occupied with a 5.7-year weighted average lease expiry. Funded via external debt, the transaction is expected to increase the trust's distribution per unit and expand its total portfolio to 118 properties.
HMK Capital has registered the Salwa REIT Fund, establishing Qatar's first-ever real estate investment trust collective investment fund under the Qatar Financial Centre regulatory framework. The milestone vehicle introduces an accessible structure for local and international investors to own income-generating property assets, aiming for a future Qatar Stock Exchange listing to improve capital market depth, increase liquidity and support national financial diversification strategies.
Two of America's largest listed apartment owners have agreed a massive all-stock merger to create a multifamily housing powerhouse. The deal between AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential will create an entity managing over 180,000 rental properties with a combined enterprise value of $69 billion. The transaction will combine major development pipelines and technology systems to drive major corporate efficiencies across the United States.
The Scion Group and Ares Management have established a strategic partnership to invest in US student housing, launching with a $910 million portfolio acquisition. The deal covers 12 properties and 7,578 beds serving premier American universities. This transaction boosts Scion's total portfolio above 105,000 beds, establishing the firm as the world's largest owner of off-campus student accommodation.
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.
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