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TPG lands ProLogis’ Catellus assets for $505mTPG has further demonstrated its real estate ambitions with the $505m purchase of US real estate assets from global logistics giant ProLogis. The Dallas-based private equity titan has been steadily increasing its exposure to the sector.
- ING REIM sale process begins
The sale of ING Real Estate Investment Management is to commence in the next two to three weeks after Morgan Stanley was appointed to market the €64.4bn business. Private equity firms KKR and TPG are reportedly considering bids.
- TPG in final bidding for ING real estate platform
TPG has made a final offer for the real estate investment management platform, while KKR and others have dropped out of the bidding.
- Blackstone invests $4bn in real estate in past year
Despite some fears that transactions in 2011 will be “tougher” to find than 2010, Blackstone expects deal flow to increase in the coming 12 months as banks earn their way to health and start dealing with their balance sheets.
- FEATURE: Chapters in history
The Chapter 11 filings of GGP and Extended Stay fuelled visions of steep discounts to be had for investors willing to wade into the quagmire of the US bankruptcy courts. Opportunities borne out of bankruptcy, however, are limited – and only for those with plenty of cash to invest. PERE Magazine, December 2010/January 2011 issue.
- Ex-Credit Suisse placement agent to lead Starwood fundraising
Christopher Keber has been confirmed as director of global capital raising for the Greenwich, Connecticut-based firm. PERE first revealed Keber’s appointment in April.
- TPG in €900m property push
The David Bonderman-led firm is partnering Dublin’s Green Property to buy distressed UK and Irish properties.
- Real estate liquidity bubble 'forming', Sternlicht says
Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital, warns the US government's bailout programmes are not needed in today's markets as capital looks to the asset class in the search for yield.
- FEATURE Tranche warfare
There are many parties at the table in CMBS workout situations. It is still far from clear who the winners will be, if any. PERE November issue.
- Blackstone to construct €1bn European wind farm
The New York-based private equity firm has made its second significant investment in the renewable energy sector with an agreement to invest in a wind farm off the coast of Germany.