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PGIM’s real estate business acquires Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt in Berlin on behalf of European core-plus strategy

FRANKFURT, Germany, 18 Sept. 2025 – PGIM’s real estate business has acquired the Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt in Berlin on behalf of its European core plus strategy. With assets under management of US$206 billion, PGIM’s real estate business is the third-largest real estate investment manager in the world.1

Tobias Waldschmidt, senior portfolio manager of the European Core Plus Strategy for PGIM’s real estate business, commented: “Current market conditions are creating select opportunities to invest in high-quality hospitality assets in cities with long-term growth potential, like Berlin. This acquisition marks a unique opportunity for our investors to secure a prime hotel in one of Europe’s most attractive hospitality markets.”

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Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt in Berlin
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Steigenberger Hotel am Kanzleramt in Berlin

Located in Berlin Mitte, next to Berlin Central Station and within sight of the Federal Chancellery, the purpose-built hotel was completed in 2014 and offers 339 rooms, a bar, breakfast restaurant, 12 conference rooms, and a wellness area including a spa, saunas, and gym facilities.

The acquisition reflects PGIM’s conviction in the long-term fundamentals of the hospitality sector, particularly in markets with strong touristic and business appeal, aligning with its strategy to invest in core-plus assets that offer stable income with potential for value enhancement.

PGIM was supported by IREMIS S.à r.l.

ABOUT PGIM

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) is built on a 150-year legacy of strength, stability, and disciplined risk management through more than 30 market cycles. Managing more than $1.44 trillion in assets,1 PGIM offers clients deep expertise across public and private asset classes, delivering a diverse range of investment strategies and tailored solutions — including fixed income, equities, real estate, and other retail investment vehicles. With 1,450+ investment professionals across 42 offices in 19 countries, we serve retail and institutional clients worldwide. For more information visit pgim.com.

PGIM is the world’s third-largest real estate investment manager, with US$213 billion in gross assets under management and administration,2 and real estate professionals located in 30+ cities worldwide. Through our full suite of real estate equity and debt solutions, we aim to achieve exceptional outcomes on behalf of investors and borrowers. Our uncompromising commitment to building lasting relationships with our clients is founded on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

1 As of 30 June 2025.

2 As of 30 June 2025. Net AUM is US$138 billion and AUA is US$47 billion. PGIM’s real estate business is the third-largest real estate investment manager (out of 72 firms surveyed) in terms of global real estate assets under management based on Pensions & Investments’ “Largest Real Estate Investment Managers” list published October 2024.

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