• Since the creation of the portfolio in May 2021, it has grown from two assets with 1,500 beds to 12 assets with 4,100 beds           
• Transaction marks the first sale of EQT Exeter’s living assets in Spain, a market experiencing continued growth potential         
• Azora reenters the Spanish purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market, a sector it first pioneered over a decade ago  
• Azora plans to leverage the acquisition to develop a larger Southern European portfolio aiming for approximately 10,000 beds

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EQT Exeter, a leading global real estate investment manager, is pleased to announce that the EQT Real Estate II fund (“EQT Exeter”) has closed the sale of a portfolio comprising 12 student housing assets in nine cities across Spain to an Azora PBSA managed vehicle.

In May 2021, EQT Exeter entered a joint venture with developer Grupo Moraval to create a premier portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation assets across Spain, totaling approximately 1,500 beds. The portfolio was designed to target a primarily domestic student profile, with a high level of service and amenity offering at an affordable price point.

Since then, leveraging the expertise of its local team, EQT Exeter has expanded the portfolio to include 12 assets with approximately 4,100 beds across major cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, as well as in key secondary higher education hubs such as Seville, Málaga and Granada. It became the fourth largest student housing portfolio in Spain just two years into the joint venture. The portfolio is characterized by its high standards, with several buildings having achieved LEED¹ Platinum, the first student assets in Europe to receive this certification.

Tom Livelli, Partner and Head of Living Strategies, Europe, EQT Exeter, said: “This transaction underscores the strong and growing demand for high-quality student housing in Europe, supported by robust fundamentals and resilient market dynamics. Spain remains a top investment destination, with strong economic growth and a structural undersupply of student housing. This exceptional portfolio showcases EQT’s integrated investment, development, and operational expertise, and we remain committed to expanding our presence in the European living sector.”

Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca, Managing Director, EQT Exeter, said, “We are excited to have completed the sale of our first living assets in Spain, an excellent example of EQT Exeter’s ‘local with locals’ approach to investing in thematic trends. Our selective aggregation strategy, combined with a deep understanding of the specific needs of students and a focus on the operational and design aspects of each building, have allowed us to achieve significant scale and deliver a highly resilient, downside-protected portfolio with a high social impact.”

Alvaro Soto de Scals, CEO, Grupo Moraval, commented: “It has been a pleasure to have contributed to the success of our JV with EQT Exeter, having sourced and managed the build-out of this platform as planned. The portfolio is built with state-of-the-art technology and quality; with sustainability a core element for both Group Moraval and EQT Exeter.”

José Alonso, Partner, Azora, added: “After closely monitoring the market for several years, we believe now is the ideal time to reenter the PBSA sector in order to provide solutions to the current shortage of student housing in Spain and other Southern European countries. The platform established by EQT Exeter and Grupo Moraval aligns with the high standards of our PBSA vehicle and will serve as the foundation for our expansion in Southern Europe.”

The acquisition signifies Azora’s return to the student housing sector, a market it led over a decade ago by establishing the largest PBSA portfolio in continental Europe, which was sold in 2017. Azora intends to use this newly acquired platform as a foundation to expand its new PBSA vehicle, targeting approximately 10,000 beds in key Southern European locations.

EQT Exeter was advised by Linklaters and Azora was advised by CBRE Investment Bank and Garrigues.

¹Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

EQT contact
For Spanish press, Sofía García, [email protected], +34915312388
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Azora (Spain) contact
Nacho Miquel, [email protected]
Alberto Rodríguez, [email protected]
+34915634179

Azora (Europe) contact
Richard Sunderland / James McEwan / Ellie Smith, [email protected]
+442037271000

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Combined group would create an industry leader with an extensive global product portfolio and financial strength to support long-term growth objectives 

TORONTO and LONDON, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ABC Technologies (the “Company”) today announces that it has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer for the acquisition by ABC Technologies Acquisitions Limited of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of TI Fluid Systems plc (“TI Fluid Systems”).

TI Fluid Systems is a London-listed, market-leading global manufacturer of thermal and fluid system solutions for the full range of current and developing vehicle architectures. Operating across 27 countries and serving all major automotive manufacturers, TI Fluid Systems has a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability worldwide.

Together, ABC Technologies and TI Fluid Systems will enjoy an expanded global footprint and enhanced product portfolio. This will allow access to a broader and more diversified range of customers, including some of the largest and most recognizable automotive OEMs and Tier One suppliers worldwide.

“This transaction is a transformative strategic opportunity which unlocks value for all of our stakeholders and provides a platform for further growth,” said Terry Campbell, President and CEO, ABC Technologies. “A combined business will enable us to better serve our customers, and I am excited for our teammates as we continue to build a winning future. We will be persistent in seeking alignment with organizations that have proven capabilities to further ABC’s success story.”

Combining the rich heritages of ABC Technologies and TI Fluid Systems – both established leading manufacturers across different product segments – will create a business that benefits from an enhanced go-to-market proposition and greater financial strength to support the long-term growth objectives and a winning vision for the future. ABC Technologies is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Under the terms of the transaction, shareholders of TI Fluid Systems will be entitled to receive 200 pence a share, valuing TI Fluid Systems at an enterprise value of approximately £1,831 million.

The Acquisition is currently expected to complete in H1 2025, subject to shareholder and other relevant legal and regulatory approvals.

Lazard acted as lead financial advisor to ABC Technologies; Citi, TD Securities and Scotiabank also acted as financial advisers.

Kirkland & Ellis International acted as legal advisor to ABC Technologies and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison acted as legal advisor in respect of regulatory and financing matters.

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This press release must be read in conjunction with the Rule 2.7 announcement which is available on the London Stock Exchange RNS and along with other documents related to the transaction on www.projectgolfoffer.com.

About ABC Technologies

ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 8 countries, the Company is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. ABC Technologies is majority owned by certain of the affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries, with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. owning a minority equity interest in ABC Technologies. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.

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This announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities whether pursuant to this announcement or otherwise. Any offer (if made) will be made solely by certain offer documentation which will contain the full terms and conditions of any offer (if made), including details of how it may be accepted.

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STOCKHOLM, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hoist Finance AB (publ) has successfully issued SEK 700 million of senior non-preferred bonds with a tenor of 4.25 years. The bonds were issued under Hoist Finance’s EMTN program and were priced at 3-months STIBOR +250 basis points. 

“I am very pleased to announce Hoist Finance’s first broadly distributed issue of senior non-preferred bonds, which was met by strong demand from more than 20 Nordic investors. This is the first senior non-preferred bond issue by a Nordic non-SIFI bank. This issuance marks an important step for our strategy to promote continued growth while maintaining a cost-efficient capital structure and supporting our investment grade credit rating from Moody’s,” says Harry Vranjes, CEO of Hoist Finance.

The proceeds from the bond issue will be used for general corporate purposes. The instruments will be listed on the regulated market Irish Stock Exchange plc, known as Euronext Dublin. The bonds are expected to be rated Ba1 by Moody’s.

Senior non-preferred bonds

Senior non-preferred bonds are subordinated to senior preferred bonds in the hierarchy of repayment.

For more information, please contact:
Karin Tyche, Chief Investor Relations and Communications Officer
[email protected]
+46 76 780 97 65

About Hoist Finance

Hoist Finance is an asset manager specialised in non-performing loans. For more than 25 years, we have focused on investing in and managing debt portfolios. We are a partner to international banks and financial institutions across Europe, acquiring non-performing loan portfolios. We are also a partner to consumers and SMEs in a debt situation, creating long-term sustainable repayment plans enabling them to convert non-performing debt to performing debt. We are present in 12 markets across Europe and our shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit hoistfinance.com. 

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