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CINNAMINSON, N.J., Nov. 18, 2024 – PGIM Real Estate has provided a $129.12 million senior loan on behalf of its core-plus strategy to Logistics Property Co. (“LogiPropCo”) for the refinancing of Box Park Logistics Center. Located in Cinnaminson, N.J., a Philadelphia suburb, the property features a Class A industrial building spanning 1.2 million square feet.
The bridge financing will be used to pay off the existing construction loan and support future tenant improvement and leasing commission costs.
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“As e-commerce continues to drive demand for modern logistics and distribution centers, PGIM Real Estate sees opportunity in capitalizing high-quality, state-of-the-art assets with the potential for long-term stability,” said Paul Geyer, managing director at PGIM Real Estate, who led the financing for the firm. “The greater Philadelphia area’s infrastructure and proximity to major hubs help to keep properties such as Box Park remain in high demand, making this an ideal time to lend on a new asset in a market with a proven track record and strong future upside. We appreciate our continued relationship with the LogiPropCo team.”
PGIM Real Estate continues to actively invest in the U.S. industrial market. This transaction marks the firm’s 27th industrial loan as of Sept. 30, 2024, spanning $2.5 billion.
ABOUT PGIM REAL ESTATE
With $212 billion in gross assets under management and administration,1 PGIM Real Estate provides investors and borrowers access to a range of real estate equity, real estate debt, agriculture, and impact solutions across the risk-return spectrum. PGIM Real Estate is a business of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM Real Estate’s risk management approach, execution capabilities and industry insights are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing,2 and the local experience of professionals in 32 cities globally. Through its investment, financing, asset management and talent management approach, PGIM Real Estate engages in practices that strive to ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that seek to strengthen communities around the world. For more information visit pgimrealestate.com.
ABOUT PGIM
PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). In 42 offices across 19 countries, our more than 1,400 investment professionals serve both retail and institutional clients around the world.
As a leading global asset manager with $1.4 trillion in assets under management,3 PGIM is built on a foundation of strength, stability, and disciplined risk management. Our multi-affiliate model allows us to deliver specialized expertise across key asset classes with a focused investment approach. This gives our clients a diversified suite of investment strategies and solutions with global depth and scale across public and private asset classes, including fixed income, equities, real estate, private credit, and other alternatives. For more information visit pgim.com.
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ABOUT LOGISTICS PROPERTY COMPANY
Logistics Property Company, LLC is a logistics real estate operating company and investment manager focused on the acquisition, development, and management of modern logistics properties in key North American markets. The company executes a disciplined investment strategy, ensuring optimal outcomes for our investors, employees, communities, and environment. Headquartered in Chicago, Logistics Property Company has more than 80 employees strategically located across eight markets. Its portfolio comprises 57 buildings across 23.9 million square feet with an estimated end value of more than $4.1 billion. For further information, please visit logisticspropco.com.
1 As of Sept. 30, 2024. Net AUM is $137 billion and AUA is $47 billion.
2 Includes legacy lending through PGIM’s parent company, PFI.
3 As of Sept. 30, 2024.
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PGIM is the primary asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI). PGIM Real Estate is PGIM’s real estate investment advisory business and operates through PGIM, Inc., a registered investment advisor.
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