The Investika Real Estate Fund, Czechia’s largest non-bank open-ended mutual real estate fund for retail investors, acting jointly with its JV partner – BUD Holdings SA., has acquired five logistic parks from Polish developer 7R. The transaction value exceeds €150 million. Thanks to that, it is the largest logistics property investment transaction that closed in Poland this year and the second-largest logistics property investment transaction that closed in 2024 in Central Europe.
The 212,500 sqm portfolio consists of prime logistics properties, almost fully leased to a diverse range of production, logistics, retail and e-commerce tenants. As a result of this acquisition, the total size of real estate assets owned and managed by INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund in Poland has increased to over 409,000 sqm. The transaction was made possible by the strong capital inflows from the und´s investors over the past two years. Bank financing for the acquisition was provided by Berlin Hyp.
„Investika Real Estate Fund has been successfully operating as an investor in the Polish real estate market since 2021 and I am delighted that – thanks to this acquisition – we have further strengthened our position in the largest and most robust market in Central and Eastern Europe. The portfolio of 5 logistics parks we´ve acquired from developer 7R comprises of high-quality logistics properties, almost fully leased to well-known tenants from the production, logistics, retail and e-commerce sectors. This acquisition will contribute to the sectoral rebalancing of Investika Real Estate Fund´s portfolio and achieving its long-term target return of 4 – 6 % p.a. for its investors,“ says Petr Čížek, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Investika.
"Alongside our existing investments, primarily in office buildings, we have decided to focus on the logistics sector as well. We believe in the future value growth of this type of real estate, particularly when it comes to such a high-quality product as the portfolio from 7R undoubtedly represents," added Paolo Panico, Director of BUD Holdings SA.
„All five logistics parks guarantee long-term stability of rental income from a diverse group of reputable tenants. With their exceptional quality, these properties represent a rare chance for investors seeking a sizeable, diversified and stabilized portfolio,“ comments Chris Zeuner, Co-CEO and member of the Board of Directors at development company 7R.
„The newly acquired assets are strategically located and have functional layouts offering much sought-after flexibility for tenants. They are all compliant with BREEAM international environmental certifications and selected buildings are also equipped with photovoltaic panels. We have prepared with partners long-term active asset & property management plans for each of the assets in order to enhance their value for investors in Investika Real Estate Fund in the years ahead,“ says Rafał Proczek, Director of INVESTIKA Polska Services, which is responsible for the management of Polish part of the portfolio for Investika Real Estate Fund.
Investika Real Estate Fund and BUD Holdings were advised in Poland by Linklaters, Colliers, Avison Young, REALS as well as CRIDO. 7R was advised by A&O Shearman.
