07 October 2024 | Thomas Lavater

SF Retail Properties Fund - Capital increase and transactions

Capital increase in the amount of CHF 56.2 million

The fund management company of the SF Retail Properties Fund is carrying out a capital increase of up to CHF 56.2 million between October 2 and October 11, 2024. The additional capital will be used to expand the portfolio and develop the potential of existing properties.

More information in the press release​​​​​​​

 

Realized Transactions

Martigny, Rue du Simplon 37

The property, which is located on the entry axis to Martigny, has a rental area of 6,722 m2 and its tenant mix corresponds exactly to the portfolio strategy with a clear focus on everyday goods such as food, health, beauty and services.

 

 

Baar, Sihlbruggstrasse 107

The property with 11,234 m2 of rental space is in a prime location on the main traffic axis right next to the highway exit. It is characterized in particular by its flexible usage options. Thanks to the acquisition of this property, the tenant base could be expanded in line with the strategy. In addition to the capital gain, the acquisition is characterized by the promising yield and the high WAULT.

 

 

Conthey, Rue de Rottes 34

The property, with a rental area of 2,505 m2 , is in a prime location in the main shopping area of the Sion region and is home to long-standing tenants such as Denner, Qualipet and Jysk. With the acquisition of this property, the portfolio in western Switzerland has been further expanded.

 

 

Completion of the Clara Huus revitalization project in Basel

On 27 November 2024, the final work on the revitalization programme at Clara Huus, located at unteren Rebgasse 17 in Basel, will be completed with an official opening event. Customers will be surprised with various tenant activities over three days.

With the arrival of City Pop, 85 business apartments are now available for rent. The attractive tenant mix in the retail sector with Aldi Suisse SA, Müller Handels AG, Kochoptik AG, Beauty Nails, Zebra Fashion AG and Textil Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz Kanton Basel will be complemented by Puregym, a fitness center and Regus with serviced offices, business addresses, coworking offices and meeting rooms in addition to City Pop as a provider of business apartments. The property in a central city location is thus characterized by a synergetic mix of uses.

You can find more information in German at Revitalization (clarahuus.ch)

 

Contact

Portrait Thomas Lavater

Thomas Lavater

Head Direct Funds & Foundation

Portfolio Manager Real Estate Direct
SF Retail Properties Fund

Portrait Sven Egli

Sven Egli

Head Asset Management
SF Retail Properties Fund

Member of Senior Management

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