Robert Ides for The Edge Singapore: Private Equity Real Estate Gains Momentum
We at ARETE are thrilled to be among the first firms featured in The Edge Singapore’s newly introduced private equity column, highlighting the evolving landscape of private real estate investments. In an exclusive interview, our Managing Partner Robert Ides shares his expert perspective on why private equity real estate is becoming an increasingly attractive asset class for global investors. He discusses the fundamentals driving demand, the importance of strategic portfolio positioning, and how ARETE navigates shifting market dynamics to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns. What are the key takeaways from the interview? • Real estate remains a resilient asset class, with logistics and industrial properties leading the way. • Institutional capital is returning, but selectivity and due diligence are more critical than ever. • Private markets provide stability, especially in times of public market volatility. • ARETE offers investment strategies aligned with long-term value creation. As global capital reawakens, we at ARETE remain committed to delivering premier real estate investment opportunities across Central and Western Europe. Read the full interview ( https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/private-equity/liquidity-and-exits-stay-challenging-pe-players-glp-manages-large-divestment ) in The Edge Singapore to gain deeper insights into the future of private equity real estate.
Rising Funds in Private Market: A Growing Investment Opportunity
Private market funds are gaining traction as a powerful investment tool, offering stability and low correlation with public markets. In his article for Euro, Josef Vojta, Capital Markets Director at ARETE, delves into the rising popularity of these funds. In recent years, private market funds have emerged as a powerful investment tool in the CEE region, offering low correlation with public markets and reducing portfolio volatility. Unlike publicly traded funds, which are highly liquid but subject to high volatility, private market funds provide a stabilizing role in investment portfolios. In his article for Euro, a prominent local economic weekly, Josef Vojta, Capital Markets Director at ARETE, explores the global growth of private market funds, represented regionally by the ARETE Industrial Fund, which focuses on premium industrial properties. Josef explains how private market funds balance risk and return, and why they are gaining popularity among local investors.
We handed over the penultimate unit in ARETE Park Rokycany I to Hutchinson
We have completed the penultimate unit within ARETE Park Rokycany I and handed it over to its tenant, the Czech subsidiary of the French company Hutchinson. The construction of the second hall at ARETE Park Rokycany I is progressing according to schedule, offering three rental units spanning more than 15,000 sqm. Late last year, a unit covering approximately 4,800 sqm was completed and handed over to Hutchinson s.r.o. The tenant is the Czech subsidiary of the French company Hutchinson, a member of the multinational conglomerate TotalEnergies. Since 1994, Hutchinson s.r.o. has operated a production facility in another part of Rokycany, specializing in manufacturing rubber components for the automotive industry, including hoses for air, fuel, oil, and water systems. The new space in ARETE Park Rokycany I has enabled the company to establish a comprehensive logistics center. The company has signed a long-term lease and will share the hall with another tenant. Hutchinson is a global leader in vibration control, fluid management, and sealing technologies. With 40,000 employees in 25 countries, the company focuses on creating safer, more comfortable, and more sustainable mobility across air, land, and sea, delivering innovative solutions to highly demanding markets. Our goal is to consistently secure premium tenants—leaders in their industries—and we have once again achieved this with ARETE Park Rokycany I. The total area of the park exceeds 22,000 sqm, and the technical specifications of both halls meet the strictest environmental standards, including achieving BREEAM certification. Both halls are primarily heated using heat pumps. Throughout the entire park, dozens of trees, hundreds of shrubs and subshrubs, as well as hundreds of perennials and grasses, have been planted in alignment with ARETE’s ESG strategy. All species were carefully selected to reflect the region’s native flora, ensuring they seamlessly blend into the surrounding landscape. All greenery planted in the park naturally enhances the aesthetic value of the environment while also improving soil quality and promoting plant biodiversity. Additionally, the park boasts a prime location directly off Exit 62 of the D5 highway, the main transportation route connecting Prague with neighboring Germany. The total value of assets under management in the ARETE INDUSTRIAL fund exceeds €300 million. Geographically, the fund’s leasable space is distributed as follows: 48% is in the Czech Republic, 27% in Slovakia, and 25% in Poland.
Where to Invest in 2025? Insights from ARETE’s Co-Founder
In an exclusive interview with Euro magazine, Lubor Svoboda, co-founder of ARETE investment and real estate group, shares his perspective on the shifting dynamics of the global investment landscape. Lubor explains how diversified strategies including real estate and energy transition can help investors navigate challenges like inflation, regulatory pressures, and geopolitical shifts. Key takeaways: – Real estate remains a “safe haven” with stable, inflation-proof returns, while energy transition offers higher yields for those willing to navigate regulatory complexities. – The importance of diversification: “A well-balanced mix of stocks, bonds with ratings, and real estate can ensure long-term growth.” – What lies ahead? The evolving demand for energy and robust investments in renewables present an unparalleled opportunity for forward-looking investors. Curious to learn more? The full interview is available in the weekly magazine Euro published on 13 January 2025, or here:
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We handed over a new unit in ARETE Park Rokycany I to Safran Cabin CZ
We have completed a new unit within ARETE Park Rokycany I and handed it over to Safran Cabin CZ, a leading manufacturer of cabin interiors. We are continuing the construction of the second building in ARETE Park Rokycany I, which will provide three rental units with a total area exceeding 15,000 sqm. The first unit, with an area of 8,357 sqm, was completed and handed over to Safran Cabin CZ, s.r.o. Here, the company will manufacture crew rest compartments, kitchen modules, and wardrobe closets for the Airbus A330 family of aircraft. The company has signed a long-term lease and will share the building with another tenant. Safran Cabin is a global leader in cabin interiors, systems and equipment. The company has been operating in the Czech Republic since 2001, when it began manufacturing kitchen modules, wardrobe closets, lavatory units, and crew rest compartments for Airbus A320 aircraft in Plzeň at Borská Pole. It is a member of the Safran Group, an international high-technology group in aviation, defense and space markets, employing more than 92,000 people across 27 countries. The total area of ARETE Park Rokycany I will exceed 22,000 sqm and the technical specifications of both halls meet the highest environmental standards, including achieving BREEAM certification. The park also offers an attractive location, situated directly at Exit 62 of the D5 highway, the main transportation route connecting Prague with neighboring Germany. The total value of assets under management in the ARETE INDUSTRIAL fund exceeds €300 million. Geographically, the fund’s leasable area is currently distributed as follows: 48% in the Czech Republic, 27% in Slovakia, and 25% in Poland. The ARETE INDUSTRIAL fund is one of the first real estate funds to be classified as “light green” under the European SFDR regulation.
ARETE was awarded the “Best Asset Management Company of the Year”
CIJ EUROPE hosted the 24th Czech Republic CIJ Awards in Prague on the 27th of November 2024, at the Prague Marriott Hotel. We are happy to announce that ARETE was awarded the prestigious „Best Asset Management Company of the Year“ price recognizing the hard work and dedication of the entire team and our commitment to excellence, integrity, and delivering the best of intentions always with honor. We designed our comprehensive strategy of Fully Integrated Real Estate Investment Management Approach to enhance the value and performance of real estate investments through a meticulously managed end-to-end process, encompassing asset acquisition, active management, and strategic exit execution. By maintaining control over each stage of this process, ARETE aims to maximize value and deliver optimized outcomes for our investors. The CIJ Awards is longest-running commercial property awards event in Czech Republic, evolving continuously over the past 24 years to reflect the dynamic changes in local, regional, and international property markets. It was a privilege to attend this one-of-a-kind event and connect with other leading players in the Czech market. More information i available at CIJ Awards Czech Republic – CIJ Awards 2024
Co-founders of ARETE Group among “The 100 Most Influential People in CEE Real Estate”
Robert Ides and Lubor Svoboda, co-founders of the ARETE Group, have been featured in “The 100 Most Influential People in the CEE Real Estate”. On 25-26 November, Property Forum recognised the best projects, most impactful transactions, and most inspiring personalities and companies in the CEE real estate market and presented the CEE Property Awards. On the first evening Property Forum unveiled its first-ever CEE TOP 100 list. The publication highlights the 100 most influential people in the CEE real estate sector. We’re proud to announce that Robert Ides and Lubor Svoboda, co-founders of the investment and real estate group ARETE, have been included in this prominent list. Property Forum is a leading event hub in the CEE real estate sector with over 10 years of experience organizing conferences, business breakfasts, and workshops for real estate professionals. To learn more, please visit CEE Property Forum & Awards Gala 2024 – Vienna, Austria – AGENDA
Decarbonizing Portfolio Supports the Achievement of Returns
Achieving the Paris Agreement targets demands a profound transformation of global financial flows. This shift offers significant opportunities for the private sector, particularly investment funds. Investment in climate-aligned projects not only enhances sustainability but also opens avenues for long-term, resilient returns. At the OECD’s annual Forum on Green Finance and Investment, Frederic Samama, Head of Strategic Development at S&P Global Sustainable 1, highlighted a key opportunity for investors. He emphasized the benefit of aligning investment portfolios’ annual carbon footprint with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommendations. Specifically, the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C outlines the expected annual emission reduction rate below which investment portfolios should stay by 2050. Financial institutions can adopt this annual decarbonization rate to protect their investments against financial risks from global transition policies. The analysis of the ARETE Group shows that to increase the value of the investment portfolio, the portfolio can be aligned with the expected level of decarbonization. The real estate managed by ARETE INDUSTRIAL FUND, therefore, undergoes an internationally recognized assessment Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM). Using this CRREM tool, we can quantitatively assess the level of alignment of the ARETE INDUSTRIAL portfolio with the Paris Agreement and IPCC’s special report. Consequently, we are able to better and faster mitigate the transitional risks and protect our investments from the costs caused by the implementation of market schemes such as the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS II). Additionally, the CRREM tool further informs our evidence-based management of our sustainable real estate portfolio. Otherwise, the valuation of our portfolio is increased through the prestigious BREEAM certification at Very Good level, which we manage on over 90 % of our assets. Together, the two science-based assessments help to improve the risk-return profile, guide decision-making and contribute to positioning ARETE among leaders in the industrial real estate industry in the CEE region.
Industrial real estate: an opportunity for long-term investment in a period of market stabilization
Slovak magazine Trend published an article by Lubor Svoboda, co-founder of the investment and real-estate group ARETE. In the article, Lubor discusses the current situation on the financial and real estate markets. The current investment market represents an opportunity for those looking for profitable investments in industrial real estate. Commercial real estate prices in Western markets have seen a significant correction, creating an opportune time to buy. Industrial parks with quality management provide stable income through long-term leases, making them an ideal choice for long-term investment. Now is a good time to invest prudently to achieve long-term appreciation. Lubor Svoboda also outlines the strategy of the ARETE INDUSTRIAL fund, which is preparing for further acquisitions of industrial parks in Western and Central Europe to its portfolio. Read the full article in the Trend magazine or here: Priemyselné nehnuteľnosti: príležitosť na dlhodobé (trend.sk)
