Echo Investment has secured refinancing worth €61.4 million for the Libero Katowice shopping center. The loan was granted by a consortium consisting of Bank Pekao S.A. and PKO Bank Polski S.A. The entire retail space at Libero is leased – the center features over 150 stores and service outlets.
In the transaction, Bank Pekao S.A. acted as the security agent, while PKO Bank Polski S.A. served as the loan agent. The new refinancing for Libero Katowice is one of the largest granted on the Polish real estate market in Q1 2025. The loan term is five years.
“The high rating of Libero by leading financial institutions reflects the strong position of our center in the local market. We’ve created a place that stands out with its attractive tenant mix and boasts a stable footfall rate and growing turnover. Libero is a well-performing asset in our portfolio – one that draws the attention of potential investors”, said Grzegorz Iwański, Director of Financing at Echo Investment.
Libero Katowice is located at 229 Kościuszki Street. In addition to shops, its 42,000 square meters of leasable space includes a popular food court, cinema, bowling alley, and fitness center.
