ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "Besqab"

New Besqab ready to start more housing projects

Sweden Sweden — The recent merger with Aros Bostad means that Besqab now has great readiness to start more housing projects as the market recovers, according to CEO Magnus Andersson.

This is how the merger will make new Besqab market leading in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Aros Bostad and Besqab are to be merged. The vision for the new company, which will be named Besqab, is to become a leading housing developer in Greater Stockholm and Uppsala. "I am proud to have received the question," says new Besqab's future CEO Magnus Andersson. But what happens to the current CEO, Carola Lavén, is still unclear.

Aros Bostad makes bid for Besqab

Sweden Sweden — Aros Bostadsutveckling makes a recommended bid for Besqab. The offer is not in cash but means that the two listed companies will merge. The offer is worth 1.04 shares of ordinary shares and 0.07 preferred shares in Aros Bostadsutveckling for each share in Besqab. The board of Besqab unanimously recommends the shareholders of Besqab to accept Aros Bostad's offer.

Nrep acquires community property portfolio

Sweden Sweden — Nrep's community property arm, Altura, has signed an agreement with Besqab to acquire a community property portfolio at an underlying property value of a total of SEK 770 million. The deal includes three nursing homes, a preschool and tenements with a total lettable area of 15,200 square meters. The acquisition takes place via the Nordics' largest Core-plus fund Nrep Income+, which last year completed a successful third closing with approximately SEK 3.1 billion in added capital intended to take advantage of new investment opportunities.

Besqab sells in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Besqab has agreed on the sale of five smaller properties in Trollbäcken in Tyresö.

Besqab lays off close to one third of its staff

Sweden Sweden — Besqab lays off 40 employees due to changed market conditions; which for Besqab means lower production volumes as a result of the deteriorating market situation which is behind one third of the working group now receiving a notice. "We will still have a large and strong core left," says CEO Carola Lavén to Nordic Property News.

Besqab withdraws from large project in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — In December 2014, Besqab, as part of a JV company, entered into an agreement for the acquisition of approximately 700 prospective building rights within the Lövholmen area in Stockholm, of which Besqab's share is approximately 350 homes. The agreement, which is conditioned, among other things, by a new detailed plan for residential purposes, recently expired. Due to changed market conditions, Besqab has chosen not to extend the agreement to instead focus on other interesting acquisition opportunities.

Besqab Reports Sharp Decline in Revenue

Sweden Sweden — Last week, Besqab disclosed that they are making a deposition in ongoing production and a write-down of development properties - with the goal of providing a clearer picture of values in light of market conditions. Despite that, they continue with plans for new production in 2023.

New Residential Area to Be Developed in Hot Stockholm Area

Sweden Sweden — Besqab involved in a residential project that will provide approximately 700 new homes.

“Still a Great Need for More Housing”

Sweden Sweden — Besqab's CEO Carola Lavén on the Covid-19 effects on the housing market, the market situation going forward and Besqab's most important challenge right now.

How Carola Lavén Will Take Besqab to the Next Level

Sweden Sweden — Olle Nordström, the residential developer Besqab’s Chairman of the Board, tells Nordic Property News why the board choses Carola Lavén as new CEO, the recruitment process and future targets for the company.

Carola Lavén Leaves Castellum – Becomes CEO of Besqab

Sweden Sweden — Today, Carola Lavén informed that she is leaving her position as Investments Director and vice president of Castellum. Lavén is appointed as CEO of Besqab.

NREP Acquires Residential Project

Sweden Sweden — Besqab has signed an agreement to construct and sell a project containing 253 rental housing units in Uppsala to NREP for MSEK 493M.

The Nordic Top Buyers in 2018

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how much the listed Nordic real estate companies acquired in 2018.

”I Think We Will See a Housing Shortage”

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing market are seing tough times with several developers struggling. But Anette Frumerie, CEO of Besqab, sees a potential shortage on the horizon.

Transaction volume in February: €1.2 billion

Nordic — The Nordic transaction market was moderate in February. 50 deals were made and the transaction volume reached €1.2 billion, according to Pangea Property Partner´s monthly report.