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Mattis Falkentoft appointed as new Country Manager for Heimstaden Sweden

Sweden — After 18 years in Heimstaden Sweden, of which 11 years as Country Manager, Maria Petersson has chosen to hand over the baton to Mattis Falkentoft as the new Country Manager as of October 1, 2024. Maria Petersson will remain during the transition period to ensure a structured and efficient handover.

Synnes: "Is there a reason why Akelius and Tollefsen are so rich"

Nordic — In the past few days, Stockholm Corporate Finance has invited to a Property Seminar. Among the large number of companies present was SBB. CEO Leiv Synnes shared both his view of the company's current position and what he sees as the most attractive segment. He took a swing against at the newspapers coverage of the company. “They have nothing to complain about.”

Marriott enters new city in Denmark with Core Hospitality

Denmark — Element by Westin, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of hotel brands, makes its debut in Denmark with its first opening in Esbjerg. Core Hospitality has confirmed that the hotel A Place To will be rebranded to become Element by Westin Esbjerg at the beginning of 2025.

Fladeland not gloomy – despite low transaction volume next quarter

Nordic — Last Friday, Heimstaden presented its report for the second quarter of 2024 and Christian Fladeland, one of the company's two CEOs, tells Nordic Property News about Heimstaden's privatization plan, the company's solidity and much more.

Heimstaden execs hits back against "misconceptions" about the company

Nordic — Ivar Tollefsen, Chairman of Heimstaden AB and Fredensborg AS, and Christian Fladeland, Co-CEO of Heimstaden AB, were guests during the advisor Colliers' latest Nordic real estate webinar on Tuesday. There, they hit back against what they feel are incorrect descriptions of Heimstaden and Heimstaden Bostad in the media and also explained the group's most important strategies going forward.

Heimstaden denies speculations of bribery

Sweden — The Swedish publication Dagens Industri published an article where employees of Alecta are being investigated for trips to France and/or South Africa invited by Ivar Tollefsen, the chairperson of Heimstaden AB. Heimstaden denies the claims.

Christian Fladeland appointed co-CEO at Heimstaden following Management Team Changes

Nordic — Christian Fladeland and Helge Krogsbøl will jointly serve as CEOs of the company. Christian will oversee Investments, Corporate Finance, and Capital Raising, while Helge will lead the Management Team, Group Operations, and the Country Organisations.

Heimstaden's Chief Legal Officer resigns

Nordic — Heimstaden's Chief Legal Officer Kristian Berentsen has decided to resign, effective 31 May 2024.

Heimstaden appoints Group Director of Privatisation

Nordic — Heimstaden Bostad announced in the Q3 report a commitment to sell a part of its portfolio unit by unit to private homeowners (privatisation). Rita Berg Hansen has been appointed as the Group Director of Privatisation and will lead this strategic unit from 1 November, driving the expansion of privatisation across our markets.

Heimstaden Bostad to divest 20 percent of Dutch portfolio

Nordic — Move part of wider plan to boost liquidity and defend rating, Bloomberg reports.

Heimstaden divests Icelandic portfolio

Nordic — Heimstaden AB has agreed to divest 100 percent of the shares in the Icelandic residential real estate company Heimstaden ehf to Fredensborg AS, the largest shareholder in Heimstaden. The transaction will close in October 2023.

Heimstaden pushes back on news regarding its financial situation

Nordic — Heimstaden Bostad is not in need of an equity injection, the company writes in a press release. The comment is given against the background of the fact that they have been written about as a company in crisis with high indebtedness, but according to the company there are misconceptions about this that they want to clear up.

Louise Schaldemose appointed Director of Group Letting at Heimstaden

Nordic — Louise Schaldemose will take on her new role on 1 October and will support an experienced team of local Heads of Letting across all Heimstaden’s locations.

Christian Fladeland appointed Deputy CEO of Heimstaden

Nordic — Heimstaden’s Chief Investment Officer, Christian Fladeland, will also serve as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.

Heimstaden in need of capital: "I think they need to bring in close to SEK 25 billion"

Nordic — Analyst Michael Johansson at Arctic Securities is one of those who follows Heimstaden a little more closely, and for Nordic Property News he gives his views on the situation that has arisen in Heimstaden, which is in dire need of money. He talks about the biggest problems right now and how the company can solve its financing.

Heimstaden's early vision for the classic Eon house

Sweden — Eon's old headquarters near the landmark property Kronprinsen in Malmö is to be converted into housing, commerce and offices. Now Heimstaden's vision for the building is starting to take shape and here you can see the first illustrations and read more about the content of the major investment.

Helge Leiro Baastad suggested new Chairperson of Heimstaden Bostad

Nordic — Heimstaden Bostad's largest shareholders propose Helge Leiro Baastad as the new Chairperson of the Board and Rebecka Elkert as Folksam's board representative, replacing Casper von Koskull and Birgitta Stenmark, respectively.

Heimstaden appoints Head of Corporate Finance

Nordic — Rutger Kaeding starts 1 July as Head of Corporate Finance to lead an experienced team of 21 colleagues across Heimstaden’s markets.

Heimstaden Bostad Announces Tender Offer

Nordic — Heimstaden Bostad announces tender offer to repurchase senior debt securities.

Heimstaden Appoints Group Director Parking Letting

Nordic — Heimstaden appoints Justin Gijsen as Group Director Parking Letting. As of 1 May 2023, he will be responsible for the international parking strategy and operational parking processes. Currently Gijsen is Head of Letting at Heimstaden Netherlands.

Heimstaden Makes Changes in its Management Team

Nordic — Heimstaden AB is making changes in its Management Team. Arve Regland, who has held a combined CFO position in Heimstaden AB and Fredensborg AS, will take the more strategic role as Group CFO of Fredensborg AS, as Thomas Alexander Hansen is appointed CFO of Heimstaden AB.

"Clear Potential to Both Continue Growing Our Presence in Europe, but also to Widen Our Perspectives"

Nordic — Frans Heijbel has assumed his new role as Managing Director, Strategy and M&A, at Heimstaden. He tells Nordic Property News about his new position, how he views Heimstaden’s strategy and what role M&A will play for the company going forward.

Allianz and Heimstaden Bostad Expand Partnership

Nordic — Allianz Real Estate, on behalf of Allianz companies, and Heimstaden Bostad inject EUR 650 million in new equity in their existing Swedish joint venture, using the proceeds to repay debt. Simultaneously, Allianz and Heimstaden Bostad form a new joint venture comprising Allianz’s German residential real estate portfolio.

Patrik Hall Looking Forward to a More Free Role

Nordic — Heimstaden's long-standing CEO Patrik Hall will leave the operational role at the turn of the year and instead continue as Senior Advisor and member of the Group Investment Committee within the company. He tells Nordic Property News about the decision and the future within the company. He also comments on the company's Q3 report, the challenges ahead and the large bond maturities that await in the next two years.

Patrik Hall Steps Down as Heimstaden CEO – Helge Krogsbøl Succeeds

Nordic — Patrik Hall has after more than 20 years decided to leave his position and continue as Senior Advisor and member of the Group Investment Committee. Helge Krogsbøl, Heimstaden’s COO, takes over as CEO from 1 Jan 2023.