The largest logistics transaction in Poland in two years: 7R sells five properties to the INVESTIKA fund for over €150 million

7R, a high-quality developer, has sold logistics facilities with a total area of 212,500 square meters in five Polish cities. The properties were acquired by INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund, one of the largest open-ended real estate funds in the Czech Republic, acting in conjunction with its joint venture partner, BUD Holdings.

This is the largest transaction in Poland’s logistics market over the past two years and the second-largest in Central Europe. The properties put up for sale include: 7R City Flex Kraków Airport I, 7R City Park Gdańsk Airport I, 7R Park Poznań West I, 7R Park Bydgoszcz I, and 7R Park Kielce. These are prime, high-quality warehouse and logistics spaces with a total area of 212,500 sq. m. The facilities are fully tailored to the needs and expectations of nearly thirty current tenants—including companies from the logistics, food, and apparel sectors, such as:  MyBOX, ROHLIG SUUS Logistics, LIDL, and Odyssey.

– The sale of our five high-end logistics facilities for over €150 million is not only the completion of a profitable transaction—one of the largest in recent years—but also a strategic step toward 7R’s continued growth. Thanks to our partnership with Investika, one of the leading Czech investment fund managers, we have gained the opportunity to focus on new projects and innovative solutions in the warehouse sector. “Our warehouse and manufacturing facilities are attracting significant interest from tenants and investors who see long-term value in them, ” says Chris Zeuner, co-CEO at 7R.

– This landmark transaction signals the clear market recovery we’ve all been waiting for. It validates our strategy that premium assets will always attract capital, even in challenging market conditions. The strong investor interest we’ve observed underscores the enduring value of exceptional logistics investments, and we expect this momentum to continue through 2025, ” says Magda Uler-Kłeczek, Head of Capital Markets at 7R.

– Investika has been successfully operating as an investor in the Polish real estate market since 2021, and I am pleased that this acquisition has further strengthened our position in the largest and strongest market in Central and Eastern Europe. The portfolio of five logistics parks we acquired from 7R consists of high-quality industrial properties, fully leased to well-known tenants from the manufacturing, logistics, retail, and e-commerce sectors. “This acquisition will contribute to the sectoral balance of Investika’s portfolio and to achieving our long-term return target of 4–6% per year for our investors,” says Petr Čížek, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Investika, the investment company managing Investika Real Estate Fund, an open-end investment fund.

“In addition to our existing investments, primarily in office buildings, we have also decided to focus on the logistics sector. We believe in the future appreciation of this type of real estate, especially given the high quality of the product offered by 7R, ” adds Paolo Panico, director of BUD Holdings.

The transaction underscores 7R’s ability to attract leading investors to its portfolio of modern logistics facilities. Since 2023, other major buyers of 7R’s logistics parks have included P3 and GLP.

A&O Shearman advised 7R on the transaction, while Linklaters, Colliers, Avison Young, REALS, and CRIDO advised the buyers.

O 7R

7R is a leading commercial real estate developer in Poland and the Czech Republic, providing high-quality, flexible warehouse space. The company works with clients across a variety of industries, offering warehouse and industrial facilities, including built-to-suit (BTS) projects. 7R’s portfolio includes large logistics parks, Small Business Units (SBUs), and 7R City Flex urban warehouses. Its portfolio comprises large-scale logistics parks, as well as small business units (SBUs) and urban warehouses known as 7R City Flex. Founded in Poland, the company has completed projects with a total area of over 1.8 million sq m to date, and another 2.5 million sq m of GLA is in the pipeline. 7R is a trusted and financially stable partner. Commitment to ESG initiatives is an integral part of the company’s development, as evidenced by the 7R Green Saver line of low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings, which support tenants’ sustainable development goals. The company is also involved in activities benefiting local communities and adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance.  For more information, visit: www.7rsa.pl

About INVESTIKA

INVESTIKA is a Czech investment company licensed by the Czech National Bank to manage and administer investment funds and provide investment services. The company was founded in 2015 and, as of November 30, 2024, managed assets worth over CZK 27 billion. During the same period, the number of investors in all five funds managed by INVESTIKA reached nearly 100,000.

INVESTIKA’s flagship fund is the INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund, which, with an investment capital of CZK 20 billion, is the largest non-bank real estate fund for individual investors in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The fund aims for a stable return of 4–6% per year, which it achieves through strong diversification of its real estate portfolio in terms of building types, tenant sectors, and the countries where the properties are located. INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund owns properties in the Czech Republic, Poland, Croatia, and Spain. For more information, visit: www.investika.cz.

About BUD HOLDINGS

BUD Holdings SA is a private equity firm based in Luxembourg that specializes in capital investments, primarily in real estate assets. The company focuses on developing and executing investments in Central and Eastern Europe, typically in collaboration with strong investment partners. Over the past three years, BUD Holdings has participated as a co-investor in real estate transactions with a total value of over EUR 250 million. For more information, visit: www.bud-holdings.com.