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How Diös wants to continue growing in Northern Sweden

Sweden — Diös continues to invest in northern Sweden. After acquisitions for close to EUR 81 million in Gävle and Luleå from Nyfosa, the company's Head of Transactions, Annie Franzon, tells Nordic Property News about the growth plans in Luleå and Gävle, what type of properties they are looking for, which segment they are focusing on and why they feel no doubt about their properties in Skellefteå and Borlänge where Northvolt's crisis is most apparent.

Diös acquires properties for EUR 81 million in Luleå and Gävle

Sweden — Diös is strengthening its position in Luleå and Gävle by acquiring six centrally located office properties totalling 52,000 square meters from Nyfosa. The agreed property value amounts to SEK 940 million (EUR 81 million), and the transfer of ownership is expected to take place on November 15, 2024.

Diös announces changes to Executive Management group

Sweden — After almost nine years in the company, Diös Head of Communications & Digitization, Mia Forsgren, will leave the company to take on new challenges. She started as Head of Communications at Diös with the task of strengthening the company's brand. In addition to the communications assignment, she is responsible for Diös’ digital development and a member of the Executive Management group. Mia Forsgren will leave in the fall of 2024.

Diös divests properties in five cities

Sweden — Diös divests ten properties in five cities including housing, light industry, commerce and offices. This is done through three different transactions, which take place in line with the company's strategy. The total leasable area of the divested the properties correspond to approximately 57,000 square meters and the total sales price amounts to SEK 452 MSEK (EUR 39 million).

"It will be an evolution – not a revolution"

Sweden — Diös will have a new CEO after the turn of the year. David Carlsson most recently comes from the Balticgruppen as CEO, but has also been, among other things, regional director at Akademiska Hus. To Nordic Property News he shares the joy of taking on a company like Diös in these times when northern Sweden is growing with a very large potential going forward.

David Carlsson appointed new CEO of Diös

Sweden — The Board of Directors at Diös Fastigheter has appointed David Carlsson as the new CEO and President. He will start in the position on January 1, 2025. Current CEO Knut Rost will continue in his role until David Carlsson takes over.

Diös' CEO: "There is a lot going on in our market"

Sweden — Diös delivers a quarterly result that is down slightly compared to the same period last year. At the same time, the company is preparing for new business opportunities going forward. CEO Knut Rost tells Nordic Property News about the future of Diös, the transaction market and green transition.

Diös divests in Umeå and Sundsvall

Sweden — Diös has divested two properties in Sundsvall and Umeå in two transactions, with a total leasable area of 15,100 square meters. The sales price amounts to SEK 212 million (EUR 19.3 million). The transfers of ownership will take place in April 2024.

Diös divests residential in Northern Sweden

Sweden — Diös sells 22 residential properties in Östersund and Gävle with a leasable area of 26,000 square meters for SEK 385 million. The underlying property value is in line with the book value. The transaction is in line with the company’s portfolio strategy.

Rost's plans after final year with Diös: "I love this company"

Sweden — Diös outgoing CEO tells Nordic Property News about the future after he leaves the company at the turn of the year, how he views his decade as CEO, the biggest challenges and the great pride in what he and his employees have built together since 2014.

Knut Rost to step down as CEO of Diös

Sweden — After ten years as CEO at Diös, Knut Rost will leave his position. When he took up his position in March 2014, the parties agreed on an employment agreement that applies until the turn of the year 2024. Knut Rost will continue to work as CEO in the company during 2024 or a new CEO has been recruited to enable a successful transition.

Diös divests properties for EUR 67.5 million

Sweden — Diös Fastigheter divests four properties in Skellefteå with a lettable area of 43,000 square meters, containing primarily retail, for SEK 788 million (EUR 67.5 million). The underlying property value is at the same level as the book value. The buyer is Nordvestor Fastigheter and transfer of ownership will take place during January, 2024.

Nordstjernan Divests All Holdings in Diös

Sweden — The Ax:son Johnson family's investment company Nordstjernan has sold all its shares in Diös. From having been the fourth largest owner with 5.8 percent of the votes, they have now completely left the company.

Diös Expands Group Management

Sweden — Diös' Head of Transactions Annie Franzon and Head of IR Johan Dernmar expand their respective roles and become part of the company's group management.

Diös Divests Hotel Property

Sweden — Diös is selling a hotel property in Borlänge with a lettable area of 14,000 sqm, an annual rental value of SEK 13m and an economic letting rate of 98 per cent.

Platzer's Retiring CEO Suggested as New Board Member in Diös

Sweden — Prior to the Annual General Meeting of Diös Fastigheter on April 18, 2023, the Nomination Committee announces its proposal regarding the Chairman of the Board and other board members.

Diös' CEO Doesn't Rule Out Being a Net Seller in 2023

Sweden — As the largest real estate company in northern Sweden, Diös is often at the forefront of trends in the real estate industry, but also catches a large part of the wind when the wind blows hard. CEO Knut Rost tells Nordic Property News more about the company's year end results and the ambitions going forward.

Diös Buys Property in Gävle

Sweden — Diös acquires a commercial property of 1,136 sq.m in the district Magasinsområdet in central Gävle. The seller is Fastighetsmani AB and transfer of ownership will take place immediately.

Diös Acquires Historic Property in Sundsvall

Sweden — Diös strengthens its position in Sundsvall and acquires a property containing hotel and residentials in the city center. The property value amounts to SEK 177 million and the seller is Moströms Fastighet AB. Transfer of ownership will take place on 15th September 2022.

Transcation between Point Propeties and Diös Called Off

Sweden — The announced transaction of six properties for MSEK 737 between Fastator's Point Properties and Diös will not be completed.

Diös Expands in Skellefteå

Sweden — Diös expands Skellefteå portfolio with acquisition from Active Fastighet.

Diös Expects Fewer Transactions in Q2

Sweden — Diös had a first quarter packed with acquisition. CEO Knut Rost says that they are still looking for more transactions, but believes that the second quarter will be calmer both for the company and the industry as a whole.

Diös Divests Retail Properties for MSEK 737

Sweden — Diös is selling a number of retail properties with a property value of SEK 737 million in Gävle, Falun, Umeå and Skellefteå to Point Properties AB. Through the sale, Diös is optimizing its portfolio in each city and creating the conditions for further growth and acquisitions. Transfer of ownership will take place 1st June 2022.

Diös' Growth Plans for 2022

Sweden — Diös continues its growth journey with new acquisitions in Skellefteå, Falun and Borlänge. The company's Head of Transactions, Annie Franzon, tells Nordic Property News how Diös wants to grow in Falun and Borlänge, the significance of Northvolt's establishment in Borlänge and the growth plans for 2022.

Diös Acquires Three Properties in Skellefteå

Sweden — Diös acquires three properties in central Skellefteå, which contain residential and commercial premises as well as residential building rights. The acquisition is part of the company's strategic plan to strengthen its presence in the city. The underlying property value amounts to a total of SEK 118 million.