KKR and Kreate Asset Management Complete Record $696 Million Acquisition in South Korea
KKR and its affiliate Kreate Asset Management have finalized the acquisition of the Cheongna Logistics Center in Incheon. Valued at $696 million, this transaction marks South Korea's largest single-asset logistics deal, showcasing significant investment in Asian real estate.
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In a landmark transaction for South Korea's logistics sector, KKR & Co. Inc. and its affiliated Korean asset manager, Kreate Asset Management, have successfully completed the acquisition of the Cheongna Logistics Center. The 4.6-million-square-foot facility, located in Incheon within the Greater Seoul metropolitan area, was purchased from Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for approximately $696 million, including debt. This acquisition is recognized as South Korea's largest single-asset logistics deal to date.
The Cheongna Logistics Center, completed in 2022, stands as a modern infrastructure asset that is fully leased and strategically positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for logistics services in the Greater Seoul area. The transaction underscores KKR's active capital deployment strategy in Asian real estate markets, reflecting a significant investment in the region's logistics infrastructure.
