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Blueprint: behind Brookfield's hot start for BSREP IV, ESR's next big move in APAC logistics, Ares' real estate bouncebackBrookfield's hot fundraising start for its most ambitious fund yet; ESR's billion-dollar platform for Chinese logistics; Ares' real estate equity business bounces back in a big way; the great movie studio roll-up continues; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Flatt: Brookfield’s office and retail portfolio is ‘irreplaceable’The Toronto-based firm’s CEO says plans to generate $25bn by monetizing its BPY holdings will not include its assets in the two troubled sectors.
Real estate’s ‘ugly stepchild’ returns to the spotlightUS subsidized housing is back in focus with Blackstone’s $5.1bn acquisition from the American International Group.
Blueprint: ESR, ARA team up to take on the future; Blackstone's acquisition streak continues; PSP, Cadillac Fairview are UK-boundESR acquires ARA with an eye toward logistics, data center dominance; Blackstone scoops up another industrial platform; PSP doubles down on UK build-to-rent and brings Cadillac Fairview along for the ride; KKR climbs the fundraising ranks; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
KKR’s Larson: 'We are now a clear top-five' opportunistic managerThe New York-based firm nearly tripled its real estate AUM in one year after securing commitments to Europe and Americas funds.
Blueprint: Alan Yang's spinout makes a fundraising splash, Blackstone rolls out red carpet for studio projects, Carlyle nears $8bn for CRP IXGLP Capital Partners closes its debut US logistics fund on $2.3 billion; Blackstone and Hudson Pacific announce a pair of movie studio development projects; Carlyle zooms past the target for its ninth US real estate opportunity fund; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Why 2021 is on track to be a record year for real estate M&AWith 16 transactions closed in the first half of 2021, the industry is well ahead of last year and poised to surpass 2018's record total.
Blueprint: Starwood is not backing down from Monmouth bid, Partners goes big on Aussie hotels, Gaw grows data center footprintStarwood is not backing down from its latest buyout target; Partners Group sets a record Down Under; Gaw expands data center investment beyond China; Bain grows its presence in Poland; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Blueprint: AIG’s big affordable housing exit; GIC’s massive bet on US offices; Brookfield goes digital in IndiaAIG sells a giant US housing portfolio; GIC and partners plow $1bn into US offices; Brookfield teams up again with Digital Realty; and more in today's briefing, exclusively for our valued subscribers.
Blackstone names first CEO for $4.5bn China logistics platformWith logistics being the firm's highest conviction in China, the sector represents 62% of its total assets under management in the country.