Tishman Speyer, one of the world's leading owners, developers, operators and fund managers of first-class real estate around the world, and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board ("PSP Investments"), one of Canada's largest pension investment managers, today announced the sale of Tour Pacific to Societe Generale Insurance for an undisclosed amount.
PSP Investments and Tishman Speyer acquired the 53,000 sq.m. office building, located in Paris' La Defense business district, in 2013. Following an extensive renovation and refurbishment program that transformed this 20-year-old office tower into a modern and efficient building, they have successfully leased approximately 50,000 sq.m. to over 30 tenants including CA Technologies, McAfee, Whirlpool, Manhattan Associates, RSA, NTT and Accenture.
Tour Pacific's tenants benefit from an iconic and modern design, direct access to natural light and a rooftop garden, in addition to new amenities such as a lounge, conference centre and fitness space. The building is also well-connected to major transport hubs, making it easily accessible by bus, metro, train and tram. The building is certified HQE Exploitation Excellent and Wired Certified Platinum.
"Tishman Speyer is very proud of our contribution to the transformation of Tour Pacific," said Philippe Joland, Senior Managing Director, President of Tishman Speyer France SAS. "Our goal was to attract clients in the 800-3,000 sq.m. segment by creating a highly appealing office building with new services and amenities, while providing a great work environment for the end users. We also believe that managing the asset directly creates additional value through the development of a unique relationship with the tenants. Tour Pacific has become a long-term, high-quality asset with a core profile as evidenced by the sale to Societe Generale Insurance."
"Tour Pacific is an exemplary case of PSP's ability to align itself with best-in-class partners to execute on tactical value creation strategies in core global markets," said Stephane Jalbert, Managing Director, Real Estate (Europe and Asia Pacific) at PSP Investments. "Tour Pacific was modernized through a comprehensive refurbishment to meet the demands and expectations of today's tenants, while taking advantage of the unique building design and vibrant La Defense submarket."
About PSP Investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with CAD$153 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2018. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montreal and offices in New York and London.
