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Catena acquires terminal in Jönköping

Sweden — Catena has acquired and taken possession of a terminal in Jönköping, an investment amounting to SEK 189 million.

Change to Senior Management at Catena

Sweden — Catena appoints Johan Jaxell as Head of Technology and Sustainability and a member of Catena’s management team.

Catena's growth targets for the Finnish market

Finland — Catena is entering Finland – and doing so decisively. After taking the first step in through major transaction, CEO Jörgen Eriksson outlines the company’s growth plans for the new market.

Catena acquires a major Nordic logistics property portfolio and gains a foothold in Finland

Nordic — Catena has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of logistics properties from Urban Partners for approximately SEK 8.8 billion (EUR 823 million). The portfolio comprises 20 properties in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

Amanda Thynell leaves Catena

Sweden — Amanda Thynell, Head of sustainability at Catena since 2022, has decided to leave the company to take on new professional challenges in the field of sustainable community development.

Catena carries out a directed share issue of approximately SEK 2.8 billion

Sweden — Catena is conducting a directed new share issue of just over SEK 2.75 billion before issue costs, at a discount of 3.8 percent to the last closing price. The funds will be used to capitalize on the opportunities of the intended acquisition of a portfolio of 20 logistics properties in the Nordic region, which was communicated on December 22.

Catena signs LOI on blockbuster transaction – about to enter new market

Nordic — Catena is moving toward another blockbuster transaction. On Monday, the company announced that it has signed a letter of intent regarding acquisitions in the Nordic region with a total value of SEK 9 billion. CEO Jörgen Eriksson tells Nordic Property News about the significance of the transaction and the potential entry into the Finnish market.

“We are always looking for acquisitions that can strengthen our presence in the region”

Sweden — Catena is stepping up its operations in the Eastern Region with the recruitment of Pierre Mazeret as the new Regional Director. Johan Franzén, Head of Property at Catena, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s plans for the region, its continued growth ambitions, and how it views the development of the logistics market.

Catena appoints new Regional Manager East

Sweden — Pierre Mazeret has been appointed as the new Regional Manager for Region East at Catena.

Catena begins the final phase at logistics position Ramlösa

Sweden — Catena has signed two lease agreements with ICA Fastigheter AB for Logistics Position Ramlösa in Helsingborg. The company will be leasing space in an existing facility and also in the final property to be built at the site.

Blackrock increases its stake in Catena

Sweden — New investments mean that the shareholding increased by nearly 50 percent during Q3.

Jörgen Eriksson: “We need to put more care into creating attractive properties”

Sweden — Jörgen Eriksson, CEO of Catena, spoke last week at the Logistik & Transport trade fair at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre about “up-shaping” properties, why the company does not build on speculation, and an important insight learned from Kristina Alvendal.

Catena's main challenges on the investment market

Sweden — CEO Jörgen Eriksson: "There is a lot of vacant square meters out there."

Catena positive – despite struggling market

Nordic — The Swedish logistics market continues to experience increases in vacancy rates – but Catena expects strong cash flows in the coming quarters. "We are in a favorable position for further growth", says CEO Jörgen Eriksson.

Catena makes logistics acquisition from Niam

Sweden — Catena has signed an agreement with a fund managed by Niam to acquire a property in Jönköping for approximately SEK 1,275 million. As a result of the acquisition, Catena will own and manage a total of more than 200,000 sqm of logistics space with Elgiganten as the tenant in Torsvik industrial area.

“These market conditions are interesting for players like us”

Nordic — A few days ago, the news came that Savills IM had made its first acquisition in Gothenburg with a logistics fund. Lisen Heijbel, Head of Investment, shares how they want to grow in Sweden with the large fund.

Catena acquires logistics facility in Copenhagen

Denmark — Catena has signed an agreement with PFA Real Estate to acquire a facility in Brøndby, Greater Copenhagen, for approximately DKK 285 million (EUR 38 million). Postnord is the tenant at the property.

Sörred Logistic Park fully leased

Sweden — Catena and Platzer have, through their joint venture Sörred Logistic Park, signed a 10-year lease with Speed Group regarding a new logistics facility.

Changes to the senior management at Catena

Sweden — Catena has appointed Magnus Thagg as its new Chief Financial Officer. He joins the senior management team alongside Adam Ekdahl, currently Business Development Manager. The former Chief Treasury Officer, David Silvesjö, has decided to leave the company to pursue new challenges.

Catena makes new acquisition in Denmark

Denmark — Catena has signed an agreement to acquire a new logistics facility that is being built in Køge, south of Copenhagen, for DKK 289 million (EUR 39 million).

Catena signs an additional lease with Nowaste Logistics

Sweden — Third-party logistics company Nowaste Logistics has signed a lease with Catena for a second logistics facility that is currently under construction at Logistics Position Ramlösa in Helsingborg, southern Sweden.

Catena signs new lease agreement

Sweden — Creative Technology Northern Europe AB is relocating its warehouse and logistics to Catena's Bulten 1 property in the Rollsbo industrial area, Kungälv.

Catena's CFO steps down: "Time for something new"

Sweden — Sofie Bennsten has chosen to end her employment as CFO and vice president at Catena. "I've been doing this for 25 years and I'm getting tired of it, quite simply."

Catena is building a new logistics facility in Linköping for San Sac

Sweden — Catena is building a new facility for San Sac at one of Catena’s existing properties in Linköping, involving an investment of approximately SEK 127 million.

Catena seals blockbuster transaction – here is how they want to grow in Denmark

Denmark — Catena seals the blockbuster deal with DSV in Denmark, a sale-and-leaseback transaction for DKK 3.3 billion (EUR 442 million). CEO Jörgen Eriksson tells Nordic Property News about the relationship with seller and now largest tenant DSV, Catena's position in Denmark, how it wants to continue growing on the hot Danish logistics market and what impact he thinks the upcoming Fehmarn Belt connection will have for the sector.