Media Press Press Releases PATRIZIA expands logistics investments with larger footprint in Spain PATRIZIA AG has forward purchased a logistics warehouse development in Illescas, Spain. 1 / 1 Forward purchase logistics assets in Spain acquired for EUR 56 million PATRIZIA’s total AUM in logistics stands at over EUR 5.8 billion Augsburg / Madrid, 10 November 2021. PATRIZIA AG, a leading partner for global real assets, has forward purchased a logistics warehouse development in Illescas, Spain, for approx. EUR 56m, on behalf of its institutional clients. The asset will have a combined surface of 92,000 sq m and is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2023. The investment was made on behalf of a PATRIZIA logistics flagship fund for its institutional clients and further strengthens the already significant logistics portfolio of the firm. Martin Trodden, Fund Management PATRIZIA, explained: “We are delighted to add the Illescas forward purchase deal to our portfolio in Spain. The logistics sector has proven to be safe haven during the Covid-19 pandemic. As economic recovery takes hold, we are seeing continued growth in e-commerce and increasing demand from logistics occupiers. Despite many new entrants to this investment sector, our specialist logistics funds benefit from a long track record and unique market insight that allow us to find value in this asset class.” “This acquisition will add another modern, flexible and competitive asset in the second logistic ring of Madrid to our growing logistics portfolio in Iberia.” Eduardo de Roda, Country Manager of PATRIZIA Iberia, explained. “We are particularly pleased that as part of our commitment to delivering net zero carbon assets, these buildings will have the highly coveted LEED Silver certification, based on their commitment to energy efficiency and to the environment.” In order to deliver flexible assets, attractive for several tenants and able to provide increased asset management opportunities, the warehouses in Illescas can be divided into up to six modules from 14,000 sq m each. Illescas is one of the main nodes of the second logistics ring in the so-called ‘central zone’ of Spain and has direct access to the A-42 highway that connects Madrid with Toledo. This area has become one of the most strategic and demanded by distribution and logistics companies due to its excellent connections, proximity to Madrid and the competitiveness of its assets compared to those in other nearby locations. Large consumer and distribution companies such as Amazon, Michelin, XPO, Airbus, Dia, Zalando, Seur and Correos, among many others, are already located there. Since year end of 2019, the AUM of PATRIZIA’s logistics segment has grown by 84% to over EUR 5.8 billion. Besides being a ‘safe haven’ investment and a key contributor to local resiliency, logistics assets display a strong demand and low vacancy rates across Europe, and its yields consistently outperform those by other asset classes. With this transaction, PATRIZIA further strengthens its presence in the logistics segment in Spain, in which it already has assets with a total area of more than 620,000 sq m throughout the country. As a whole, the logistics segment represents around 40% of the assets that PATRIZIA manages in Iberia, whose total value exceeds EUR 1.4 billion. PATRIZIA: A leading partner for global real assets As a company with operations around the world, PATRIZIA has been offering investment opportunities in real estate and infrastructure assets for institutional, semi-professional and private investors for 37 years. PATRIZIA manages more than EUR 48 billion in assets and employs over 800 professionals at 24 locations worldwide. PATRIZIA has been impact investing since 1984. Since its inception and through the PATRIZIA Foundation, PATRIZIA is committed to social responsibility. The Foundation has helped over 250,000 children in need worldwide gain access to education and thus, has given them the chance of a better life over the last 21 years. You can find further information at www.patrizia.ag Contact: Greg Morsbach Corporate Communications Phone: +44 7889 995604 greg.morsbach(at)patrizia.ag Share this Article More related news 03/11/2021 PATRIZIA wins mandate dedicated to real estate debt,… 13/09/2021 Transformational acquisition of infrastructure… 02/09/2021 PATRIZIA invests in EUR 52 million Barcelona Build to… A leading partner for global real assets. Career Contact Login © 2021 PATRIZIA AG Legal Privacy Policy Disclaimer Compliance disclosures of our subsidiaries