Lx Factory, in Alcântara (Lisbon), has changed hands. The
property and management of the space had since 2017 been in in the possession of
a fund managed by KEYS REIM, a French asset manager, and is now owned by a
joint venture between Arié (Portuguese family group) and Europi Property Group
(a pan-European real estate investment company), in an investment process
managed by Bedrock Capital (asset manager and independent property investment
company), the companies involved in the deal reveal in a statement. The value
of the transaction was not, however, revealed.
According to a report by idealista, the new owners of Lx
Factory intend to “maintain the unique identity and cultural heritage” of the
space, “which will continue to be used for offices, retail and restaurants, as
well as maintaining its industrial look and feel.”
“Plans are being developed for the gradual rehabilitation of
spaces and the introduction of improvements in terms of exterior areas and the
organisation of car traffic”, the companies said.
According to the document, the “acquisition strategy is part
of the current context of urban regeneration in Alcântara, which already has
the new CUF Tejo Hospital”, and “for the next few years, the development of
several office projects and residential homes, as well as an international
school”.
“It is with great satisfaction that we announce the
acquisition of this project, in a partnership between Grupo Arié and Europi
Property Group”, said João Tenreiro Gonçalves, Executive Partner at Bedrock
Capital.
"LX Factory is a unique and emblematic asset in the
heart of Alcântara, one of the most dynamic areas of the city of Lisbon”, said
Jonathan Willén, CEO of Europi.