Helaba, Berlin Hyp and pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank have jointly underwritten an investment facility totaling € 370 million to refinance the Warsaw Spire Office complex. The assets are owned by the newly established Ghelamco European Property Fund. The transaction closed in August 2017. Helaba, Berlin Hyp and pbb are acting as Joint Lead Arrangers providing equal portions of the fundings, with Helaba acting as facility and security agent of the transaction. Helaba has been active in the region for more than 10 years and has underwritten loans of several bn Euros since then.
The Warsaw Spire complex consists of 3 buildings totaling 115,000 sqm; the main tower, Warsaw Spire A, with its heights of 220-metre is neighbored by two 55-metre auxiliary buildings, Warsaw Spire B and C. This land mark complex won many awards within the last years including the MIPIM Award 2017 for the best construction project. Implemented in the scheme are new technologies and green solutions which have attracted exceptionally well recognized tenants, committing to long leases on sustainable rents.
Investment | Warsaw Spire Office complex |
Customer | Ghelamco European Property Fund |
Type of finance | Long-term finance |
Volume of finance | EUR 228.6 Mi |
Role of Helaba | Sole arranger, lender and hedging provider |
Unit/Department | International Real Estate Finance Continental Europe |
Closing/funding | August 2017 |