MEAG acquires a residential complex in Dublin for a special fund. The property, located at 18 Newmarket Square, has a total lettable area of just over 8,200 m2 and is situated in the trendy and lively Dublin 8 district, also known as “The Liberties.” This centrally located district is known for its colorful restaurant scene and attractions such as Kilmainham Goal, the Guinness Storehouse, and the Teeling Distillery.

As in many European cities, the housing market in Dublin is characterized by sustained excess demand, which is unlikely to diminish over time due to the slow and limited expansion of supply. Part of the property is let on a social housing basis due to local regulations, and the ground floor also offers retail space.

Katrin Hupfauer, Head of Real Estate Transactions, MEAG: “The purchase is in line with our strategy of moderately expanding our residential portfolio in European cities with the aim of achieving a well-balanced international portfolio. We consider high-quality residential complexes in central locations in European cities with expected long-term demand to be a valuable long-term investment.”

Joseph Mulrooney, Senior Transaction Manager, MEAG: “The recently completed building impresses with its excellent location in a rapidly developing and sought-after neighborhood. We would like to thank the seller, which is a partnership between a UBS-managed fund, Valpre Capital, and Revelate Capital, for their trust and cooperation.”

Cushman & Wakefield advised on the purchase side, Arcadis provided technical advice, and William Fry provided legal and tax advice. CBRE advised on the sale side.

MEAG is the asset manager of Munich Re. With branches in Europe, Asia and North America, it also offers its extensive know-how to institutional investors and private clients from outside the company group. MEAG currently manages assets to the value of around €363bn, €62bn of which for non-Group investors.

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MEAG has provided financing on behalf of Munich Re entities and third party investors totalling approximately €110m to ILOS for a cluster of solar PV parks in County Tipperary, Ireland. The portfolio includes Sheehy (61.8 MWp), Erkina (27.9 MWp), and Monaincha (132.0 MWp), with a combined capacity of 222 MWp.

The Notes for the financing have received an investment grade rating and will be issued in full once the portfolio reaches Commercial Operation Date. MUFG acted as Bridge Facility Lender, TLT as legal advisor to ILOS and DLA Piper as legal advisor to MUFG, MEAG and the Noteholders.

The Republic of Ireland’s Climate Action Plan (NICAP) and the Irish Climate Change Act set out the ambitious targets to reduce the public sector greenhouse gas emissions by 51% compared to 2018 levels and achieve a share of 80% renewable energy in relation to the total electricity generation by 2030. This transaction marks a significant contribution in the development of Ireland's renewable energy sector. For the first 15 years of the financing, the portfolio revenues will be supported by a tariff under Ireland’s RESS 2 scheme.

Isil Tanriverdi Versmissen, Head of Infrastructure Debt Transactions at MEAG: “This transaction underlines our commitment to financing environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects that advance the energy transition. Supporting ILOS in their ambition to become a pioneering Independent Power Producer in the renewables industry aligns perfectly with our strategy of delivering long-term value for our investors while contributing to the EU’s decarbonization goals.”

Benjamin Hemming, MEAG Head of Illiquid Assets Debt at MEAG: “I am very proud of our team for the dedication and collaboration they brought to this transaction. Delivering a tailored financing of this complexity is the result of sustained hard work, deep sector knowledge, and seamless collaboration across all functions. This milestone not only reflects the strength of our platform, but also marks an important step in establishing our position in the Irish renewable energy market. We look forward to supporting further high‑quality projects that contribute to the country’s energy transition.”

Nikolaus Krane, Managing Director and Co-Founder of ILOS  “We are delighted to partner with MEAG on this transaction. Their support enables us to bring forward a high-quality utility scale solar project that will provide renewable energy to Ireland for decades to come.”

About ILOS

ILOS is committed to becoming a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) in the photovoltaic sector. With the support of BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, which has acquired a 60% majority stake in ILOS and has become the company’s strategic partner and majority shareholder, ILOS builds on its extensive expertise and track record to develop, construct, and operate renewable energy projects across seven European jurisdictions, actively contributing to the transition towards sustainable energy systems.

The company is currently constructing approximately 440 MW of solar projects in Ireland.

About MEAG

MEAG is the asset manager of Munich Re. With branches in Europe, Asia and North America, MEAG also offers its extensive know-how to institutional investors and private clients from outside the Munich Re group. MEAG currently manages assets to the value of around €363bn, €62bn of which for non-Group investors.