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Largest Ever Office Purchase at One Bay East, Kowloon

June 19, 2014
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CBRE Real Estate Advisors on Largest Single Office Tower Purchase Ever in Hong Kong

​June 19, 2014, Hong Kong – CBRE today announced its participation in the single, largest office tower purchase in the Hong Kong office market, following the agreement for the sale and purchase of the East Tower at One Bay East, in Kowloon East.

A landmark transaction for the Hong Kong office market, the acquisition will see Citi purchase from Wheelock Properties Ltd., a new 21-story, Grade A office building comprising 512,000 sq. ft., together with 2 levels of basement car parking, for HK$5.425 billion (US$700 million).

The team of CBRE real estate advisors who worked on the acquisition was led by Rhodri James, Executive Director, Office Services, Hong Kong, CBRE. Mr. James commented on the magnitude of this purchase for the Hong Kong market:

“This deal represents another example of a large capital investment by a leading financial services company, who by purchasing an office building for self-use, will increase their ability to strategically plan their space requirements for the long-term as well as manage costs.”

This purchase is a major commitment by Citi, not only to the Hong Kong property market, but also to Kowloon East, and emphasizes the growing significance of Hong Kong’s second Central Business District (CBD2).

“Citi has made a major commitment to Kowloon East,” said Mr. James. “With Wheelock’s continued investment in the area, Kowloon East is evolving and is now a serious consideration for many major companies. This transaction by Citi to purchase the East Tower of One Bay East follows Manulife Financial’s acquisition of the West Tower at the same development. We hope that the Hong Kong Government takes note of both companies’ undertaking in Kowloon East and takes further steps forward to cement plans for the evolution of CBD2.”

Wade Cruickshanks, Managing Director, APAC Region Head of Citi Realty Services, commented on Citi’s commitment to Kowloon East, "Citi has enjoyed 112 years of success in Hong Kong and it is our determination to continue to grow our business in Hong Kong.  The purchase of the East Tower of One Bay East reinforces this commitment and is a testament of our belief in the Hong Kong Government’s vision for the future office market in Kowloon East, which we are confident will become a sought after location for MNC's."

Ricky Wong, Managing Director of Wheelock Properties Limited, said: “We are delighted that Citi has chosen One Bay East as the strategic base for their business operation.  Wheelock Properties has a proven track record in Grade-A office development and we are committed in delivering high quality property to meet the high and stringent office requirements of multinational companies.”

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Neither CBRE nor its affiliated companies make any warranties or claims on the implied accuracy of the information contained herein.
 

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 70,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 400 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.​

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