Helsinki.

Kojamo and Pohjola Rakennus Agree to Construct More Apartments in Helsinki Area

Finland Finland — Kojamo plc: Lumo Kodit and Pohjola Rakennus agree on the construction of 54 apartments in Kannelmäki, Helsinki.
Sverker Källgården, CEO of Cibus Nordic Real Estate.

Cibus Makes New Acquisition and Announces Strong Pipeline

Finland Finland — Cibus has signed the acquisition of a newly constructed retail property in Kalajoki for EUR 12.4 million. In addition to the transaction Cibus has a strong pipeline of potential acquisitions amounting to approximately EUR 120 million, which to a large extent concerns one potential acquisition in Finland.
Helena Ehrenborg.

The Hottest Segments in the Nordics

Nordic — Interest in the Nordic markets continues to be hot - both among foreign and domestic investors. Helena Ehrenborg, partner at PWC, tells Nordic Property News which segments are the strongest, which are the weakest and what the cross-border situation looks like in the Nordic region.
Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners.

Why Norway Attracts the Swedish Heavyweights

Norway Norway — The competition of Entra continues. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea Property Partners: ”This has been a game changer.”
Dragana Marina, CBRE Denmark's Head of Research.

Senior Housing: One of the Major Investor Targets in the Future

Nordic — Dragana Marina, Head of Research, CBRE Denmark, on the attraction for senior housing, how the Nordic countries differ in their approach, and how to face demographic challenges. “The senior housing industry across the Nordics is well-positioned for investment opportunities.”
Magnus Ekström, CFO of Besqab, and Catena's CFO Sofie Bennsten.

These Are the Most Influential CFOs in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list of the shareholdings among the CFOs of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.
Ole-Christian Hallerud, Deputy CEO of Olav Thon Gruppe.

Decreasing Investment Pace in Olav Thon: “We Are Careful”

Norway Norway — Ole-Christian Hallerud, Deputy CEO of the Olav Thon Group, on the latest investment in Larvik, how to make the retail centres remain attractive, and effects for the company during the corona outbreak.

100,000 Square Meters to Be Transformed in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — City of Stockholm wants to transform a large area of forest in the Söderort area and, among other things, add hundreds of homes to the area.
Henrik Saxborn, CEO of Castellum.

Castellum Back at the Table: Makes Bid for Entra

Norway Norway — On Wednesday Castellum sent out a press release that discussions with Entra had been terminated. On Thursday Castellum made a new offer for Entra – with a bid that is higher than SBB's.
Rutger Arnhult.

Klövern Divests to Blackstone's Mileway

Sweden Sweden — Klövern divests 12 properties in Malmö, Lund, Norrköping and Västerås for SEK 610 million.
Karlatornet.

CEO Says Serneke Has a Buyer for Karlatornet

Sweden Sweden — Trading in Serneke's share was stopped on Wednesday afternoon, this after CEO Ola Serneke said at a webcast student seminar that a partner was ready in Karlatornet.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB, and Sonja Horn, CEO of Entra.

The Board of Entra Declines SBB's Major Bid

Norway Norway — "While the board appreciates the interest in Entra, the board has concluded, and already conveyed to SBB prior to the announcement, that the potential offer will not be recommended."
Mikael Borg, Chairman of Genova, and Johan Thorell, K2A's Chairman.

These Are the Most Influential Chairmen in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the shareholdings among the Chairmen of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.
Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of Obos.

Obos: A Major Price Increase to Expect in the Residential Market

Norway Norway — The residential developer Obos’ CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj tells Nordic Property News on why the Norwegian and Swedish market stand strong in difficult times, future obstacles for meeting the housing demands, and benefits of investing in Norway.
Stockholm.

Niam Appoints Managing Partners

Nordic — Jennifer Andersson and Rikard Henriksson were named acting Managing Partners when CEO Fredrik Jonsson left Niam in August. The Board of Niam has now made these positions permanent.

This Is the New Management Group at Stendörren

Sweden Sweden — Since EQT's entry in Stendörren in 2018 the entire management team – with the exception of the General Counsel – has been replaced. Nordic Property News has looked into where the former top names went and who is in the new management team.
Castellum's CEO Henrik Saxborn.

Castellum Backs Out of Entra Discussions

Norway Norway — Castellum confirms discussions concerning a potential combination with Entra have been terminated.
Peter Wallin.

Peter Wallin Appointed New CEO of Bonava

Nordic — The board of Bonava has appointed Peter Wallin as the new President and CEO. Peter Wallin will take up his position no later than 1 February 2021 and will succeed Joachim Hallengren.
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder, and Carola Lavén, CEO of Besqab.

These Are the Most Influential CEOs in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the shareholdings among the CEOs of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.
Atte Köykkä, Conficap’s Director, Real Estates.

“A Surprisingly Good Year for Conficap After the First Corona Shocks”

Finland Finland — Atte Köykkä, Director of Real Estates at the Finnish property investor Conficap, tells Nordic Property News about the frozen negotiations, the lack of major transactions, and how the pandemic has affected the company’s tenants.
Klövern signs new leases in Copenhagen.

Klövern Signs Two New Rental Contracts in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Klövern has signed a contract with Parfums Christian Dior for 973 sq.m. office space and a contract with Politiforbundet for 1,946 sq.m. office space in the so-called Codan-house on Gammel Kongevej in Copenhagen.
Entra.

SBB Intends to Acquire Entra's Shares

Norway Norway — The board of directors of Entra informs that it has received interest that may or may not lead to an offer for the shares in the company.
Otto Donner.

M&G Appoints New Director for the Nordic Region

Nordic — M&G Investments strengthens its Distribution team and appoints Otto Donner as Director to cover Nordic institutional and wholesale clients. Donner joined M&G on November 2 and will be based in Stockholm.
Rutger Arnhult.

How Arnhult’s Global Expansion Plans Have Turned Out

Sweden Sweden — Klövern’s CEO Rutger Arnhult on the increased ownership in Corem, the padel investments, and whether this year’s investment plans in New York and Copenhagen have been affected, during the corona crisis.
Kristiine Centre.

Citycon Acquired Plots Adjacent to the Kristiine Centre

Nordic — Citycon has through its subsidiary Kristiine Keskus OÜ acquired the plots at Kotkapoja 1, 3, 5 adjacent to the Kristiine centre's parking lot and is planning real estate development on the acquired land area of 5690 square meters and to the existing property’s parking lot, aiming to further develop Kristiine centre as a multifunctional urban area and connect it even better with public transport hubs.