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RBM Group buys Commercial Property from Linstow Center Development in Riga
R.B. Management Group (RBM) announced the acquisition by its retail property
concern Apex Investments SIA (Apex) of a commercial property in Purvciems, a
suburb of Riga, Latvia. The subject of the purchase is the well-established
“Minska Centrs,” anchored by Rimi Latvia. The seller was Linstow Center
Development AS and the property had been operated by "Linstow Center Management"
SIA. RBM represented Apex in the transaction.
A final purchase price of EUR 4.075 million was agreed, which was paid in full
on 4 June, 2008. Apex financed the purchase with senior debt from AS Hansabanka
at approximately 80% of the price, and the remainder was financed with proceeds
from the subordinated debenture that was privately placed in October 2006.
These plans were mentioned in the Information Memorandum of 16 October, 2006.
Apex also publicly listed this debenture for trading on the Riga Stock Exchange
in October 2007, and the plans for this purchase were mentioned as well in the
Apex Prospectus of 3 August, 2007.
Commenting on the purchase, Jerry Wirth, partner of RBM, said “We are happy to
see another asset under the Apex umbrella, and feel confident of the cash flow
we have added to our portfolio even amidst the difficulties of the current
market. It was a pleasure working with Linstow, and we are particularly pleased
to have acquired yet another asset with the anchoring tenant of the quality of
Rimi.”
With the new acquisition, Apex Investments owns ten supermarkets, DIY and
shopping centres in Latvia. Its investments focus on well-located assets with
quality anchor tenants including Rimi Baltic and SuperNetto. Facilities
management services for all of its properties are provided by R.B. Management
SIA.
“It was enjoyable working with RBM, with a feeling of competence and
organization during the deal, and we are confident in RB Management's ability to
further manage the center,” says Frode Grønvold, Linstow Center Management SIA
Chairman of the Board. “For Linstow this divestment follows our strategy of
exiting properties we consider as fully developed and focus our attention
towards larger development projects”, added Mr. Grønvold.
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For further information, please contact:
Apex: Matt Mežinskis
Telephone: +371 67333504
E-mail: matt@rbm.lv
About R.B. Management Group:
The RBM Group is a closely held real estate investment and development concern
that has been investing in Baltic real estate since 1995. During this time, RBM
has acquired a wealth of experience in acquisitions, sale leasebacks, structured
finance and development. With a dedicated and professional staff, RBM has grown
their business from a single asset into a diversified portfolio including
supermarkets, DIY, office buildings, leisure properties, and logistics
developments. Their major tenants include Rimi Latvia, Supernetto, K Rauta,
Ernst & Young, IF, Olympic Casinos, TNS, and L'Oreal. In addition, RBM provides
facilities management services to group companies, and to outside clients.
CORRECTION: RBM Group buys Commercial Property from Linstow Center Development in Riga
| Quelle: Apex Investments