Empira Group Joins Partners Group to Create a Global Real Estate Investment Platform
– Empira AG will become part of Partners Group, a leading private markets investment manager, while operating as a specialized, independent real estate brand within Partners Group.
– The transaction will create a globally focused real estate investment platform with over USD 50 billion in assets under management, offering innovative and high-yield real estate investments to institutional and private investors.
– The new platform will combine Empira AG’s real estate expertise with Partners Group’s private market leadership, enhancing access to diversified, premium real estate investments in key markets.
– The platform will focus on sustainable income and long-term value creation for investors.
– Strengthened real estate credit capabilities will allow for larger, more complex credit transactions, leveraging global capital and collective expertise.
– Geographic diversification will help reduce risks and broaden investment distribution.
– The collaboration will offer innovative financing solutions and enhanced access to real estate credit markets.
– Lahcen Knapp, Chairman of Empira AG, emphasized the partnership’s alignment with sustainable investments and innovation, aligning with Partners Group’s strategy focused on long-term real estate value creation.
– Empira AG’s investment strategy aligns with Partners Group’s focus on global Giga Trends, such as New Living and Decarbonisation, driven by factors like migration, hybrid work models, and affordable housing challenges.
– The firms aim to leverage shared resources and expertise to efficiently acquire, develop, and manage real estate assets, capitalizing on long-term growth trends.
– Karim Habra, Global Co-Head of Real Estate at Partners Group, highlighted the partnership’s potential to position Partners Group as a leading player in the evolving real estate market.
– Both firms will focus on developing a differentiated real estate portfolio with a focus on energy efficiency and prime locations.
– The partnership aims to enhance access to private real estate investments for both institutional and private investors, offering tailored solutions for portfolio optimization, risk management, and sustainable growth.
– The collaboration between Empira AG and Partners Group represents a significant milestone in the global real estate industry, driving transformative change and offering exceptional investment opportunities.