Partners Group invests in NOK 2 billion shopping center portfolio transaction in Norway

Partners Group invests in NOK 2 billion shopping center portfolio transaction in Norway

Press release

Baar-Zug, 2 December 2013

Partners Group, the global private markets manager, announces that it has invested in a shopping center portfolio in Norway on behalf of its clients. Partners Group holds a 75% stake in the investment in partnership with Sektor Gruppen AS with a 15% interest, and Steen & Strøm AS with a 10% interest. The portfolio is comprised of four centers: Stovner Center (Oslo), Halden Center (Halden), Torvbyen (Fredrikstad) and Markedet (Haugesund). The transaction is based on a property value of NOK 2'063 million.

The portfolio collectively features 100'000 square meters over 250 specialty and retail shops including H&M, Mango and Meny. Partners Group considers the Norwegian shopping center portfolio to be an attractive investment for its clients due to its value-added potential and the attractive Norwegian retail economy. The business plan includes implementing expansions and capital expenditure programs to improve the properties' competitive position in their respective markets, as well as effectively managing lease rollover over the duration of the hold period.

Chris Lydiker, a senior investment manager in the private real estate team at Partners Group, comments, “We are excited to invest in this attractive opportunity for our clients. The portfolio provides exceptional access to the attractive local Norwegian economy and combines strong cash flows with upside potential through numerous potential value-added initiatives. We believe that the partnership is well-positioned to manage the assets and create value for our investors.”

 

About Partners Group

Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm with over EUR 30 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private real estate, private infrastructure and private debt. The firm manages a broad range of customized portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors. Partners Group is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has offices in San Francisco, New York, São Paulo, London, Guernsey, Paris, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, Dubai, Singapore, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo and Sydney. The firm employs over 650 people, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: PGHN) with a market capitalization of CHF 6 billion and a major ownership by its partners and employees.

 

Investor relations contact

Philip Sauer

Phone: +41 41 784 66 60

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Media relations contact

Alexander von Wolffradt

Phone: +41 41 784 66 45

E-mail: [email protected]

 

www.partnersgroup.com

Press release

Baar-Zug, 2 December 2013

Partners Group, the global private markets manager, announces that it has invested in a shopping center portfolio in Norway on behalf of its clients. Partners Group holds a 75% stake in the investment in partnership with Sektor Gruppen AS with a 15% interest, and Steen & Strøm AS with a 10% interest. The portfolio is comprised of four centers: Stovner Center (Oslo), Halden Center (Halden), Torvbyen (Fredrikstad) and Markedet (Haugesund). The transaction is based on a property value of NOK 2'063 million.

The portfolio collectively features 100'000 square meters over 250 specialty and retail shops including H&M, Mango and Meny. Partners Group considers the Norwegian shopping center portfolio to be an attractive investment for its clients due to its value-added potential and the attractive Norwegian retail economy. The business plan includes implementing expansions and capital expenditure programs to improve the properties' competitive position in their respective markets, as well as effectively managing lease rollover over the duration of the hold period.

Chris Lydiker, a senior investment manager in the private real estate team at Partners Group, comments, “We are excited to invest in this attractive opportunity for our clients. The portfolio provides exceptional access to the attractive local Norwegian economy and combines strong cash flows with upside potential through numerous potential value-added initiatives. We believe that the partnership is well-positioned to manage the assets and create value for our investors.”

 

About Partners Group

Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm with over EUR 30 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private real estate, private infrastructure and private debt. The firm manages a broad range of customized portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors. Partners Group is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has offices in San Francisco, New York, São Paulo, London, Guernsey, Paris, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, Dubai, Singapore, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo and Sydney. The firm employs over 650 people, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (symbol: PGHN) with a market capitalization of CHF 6 billion and a major ownership by its partners and employees.

 

Investor relations contact

Philip Sauer

Phone: +41 41 784 66 60

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Media relations contact

Alexander von Wolffradt

Phone: +41 41 784 66 45

E-mail: [email protected]

 

www.partnersgroup.com