Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has agreed to acquire Empira Group, a premier real estate investment platform. The transaction will enhance Partners Group’s position as a global real estate investor and support its ambitious growth plans as the asset class enters a new paradigm for investing.
- Empira Group has a EUR 14 billion Gross Development Value portfolio of European and US residential property
- The transaction advances Partners Group’s real estate acquisition strategy of enhancing vertical depth in key sectors
- The acquisition comes at a pivotal moment for the real estate industry where future performance depends on operational excellence
The acquisition is anticipated to close in H1 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals; it is not expected to have a material impact on Partners Group’s financial results in 2025.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Switzerland, Empira Group is one of the most respected vertically integrated real estate investment managers focused on the residential sector, with a portfolio with a Gross Development Value of around EUR 14 billion. Empira Group’s investment strategies include European residential; US residential; transition-to-green, which involves creating value through sustainability initiatives; and real estate credit. Within its real estate credit segment, Empira Group offers a range of financing solutions, including senior and junior loans, whole-loan and mezzanine financing, preferred equity, and joint venture opportunities. With over 250 employees across 13 global offices, Empira Group leverages its in-house expertise to create value across the real estate life cycle – from sourcing, investment, and development to fund management and property operations. Following the acquisition, Empira Group will continue to operate under its existing brand as part of Partners Group, with the ambition to become a pan-European platform.
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