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Gaw Capital Partners and Patience Capital Group Complete Acquisition of an Iconic Mall in Central Ginza, Tokyo
Sabtu, 08 Februari 2025 | 08:10
TOKYO, JAPAN -
Media OutReach Newswire - 7 February 2025 - Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners today announced that the firm, through a fund under its management and investment from co-investors, has partnered with
Patience Capital Group (PCG) to form a joint venture for the acquisition and management of prime retail asset "Tokyu Plaza Ginza" in Ginza 5-chome, Tokyo, Japan. Gaw Capital holds 91% of the venture while PCG holds the other 9%.
Completed in 2016, Tokyu Plaza Ginza has a gross floor area of 15,153
tsubo (50,093 sqm). It has direct access to Ginza Station and is a short
walk from JR Yurakucho Station. The mall is surrounded by flagship
stores of luxury brands, renowned department stores and upscale hotels,
in the heart of one of Tokyo's most prestigious shopping districts. The
asset is one of the largest and rarest retail facilities in Ginza,
occupying a high-street footprint of over 1,139 tsubo and spanning an
entire block with four-sided frontage. Its unparalleled location offers
exceptional accessibility and prestige.
Tokyo retail sales volume continued to outperform, fueled by robust
spending on luxury goods by increasing number of tourists and the yen
depreciation. Furthermore, domestic consumption in Japan benefits from
the positive wage growth outlook. With the government's planned
revitalization of the adjacent Tokyo Expressway (KK Line) into a green
pedestrian walk, known as the Tokyo Sky Corridor (High Line) that is set
to partially open in 2029, it is expected to further enhance the
potential value of Tokyu Plaza Ginza.
Isabella Lo, Managing Director, Principal – Investments and Head of Japan at Gaw Capital,
commented, "We are thrilled to acquire this iconic retail asset in
Ginza, Tokyo. Our partnership with Patience Capital Group brings
together synergies that will maximize the value of this iconic asset. By
combining Patience Capital Group's ability to source unique
opportunities and Gaw Capital's extensive retail experience, we are
confident in our ability to reposition the mall as a premier retail
destination. With favorable macroeconomic fundamentals supporting
Japan's retail sector, this is a highly opportune time to invest."
Alvin Lo, Managing Director, Principal – Asset Management at Gaw Capital,
added, "Leveraging the firm's extensive expertise in retail value-add
strategies, Gaw Capital is excited to lead the asset management strategy
and leasing of the asset. The business plan involves transforming the
mall into a vibrant, brand-new retail destination with a refreshed
tenant mix and a coherent concept."
Ken Chan, Founder and CEO, Patience Capital Group said, "We are
excited about our partnership with Gaw Capital. PCG's extensive
relationships in Japan gives us unique access to off-market
opportunities. These deep connections were key in helping us source and
put together this deal. With the Japanese retail sector's resilient
demand, Gaw Capital's retail experience and PCGs track record of working
with brands to craft the ideal tenant mix, we look forward to
leveraging our combined strengths to unlock the potential of this
exceptional asset."
BERITA LAINNYA
BERIKAN KOMENTAR