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Technopolis makes divestments in the Baltics – increases its Nordic focus

Nordic — Technopolis wants to increase its focus on its Nordic core markets and is therefore adjusting its geographical presence through two divestments in the Baltic region. Through this, they want to concentrate resources and investments in the Nordic region, where the company sees the greatest potential for growth. Nordic Property News has spoken to Emma Kuzmina, Chair of the Board of Technopolis, who describes the strategy and thinking behind the sale.

YIT to build a research building for Technopolis

Finland — YIT and Technopolis have agreed on the construction of a new research building in Otaniemi, Espoo, and the building will be occupied by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.

Technopolis' Development Plans for Kista

Sweden — Technopolis continues to invest in Kista. During the past week, Alf Astrup has stepped in as responsible for the area and is now investing SEK 100 million to develop its campus. Alf Astrup tells Nordic Property News about the development of Kista Front, what the tenants are asking for, the view of Kista's future and how to fill up the property.

Alf Astrup Assumes Responsibility for Technopolis Kista

Nordic — Alf Astrup, who is responsible for Technopolis' operations in Oslo, is now also taking over responsibility for operations in Kista, Stockholm.

Why Technopolis Re-enters the Stockholm Market

Sweden — Technopolis returns to the Stockholm market with a major purchase from Atrium Ljungberg. CEO Niko Pulli tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and return to Stockholm, why Kista is a good fit for Technopolis, and about the decision to divest in St Petersburg.

Atrium Ljungberg Sells Properties in Kista

Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg has today concluded an agreement for the sale of the leaseholds Kolding 3 and 4, also known as Kista Front, in Kista, Stockholm. The purchase price is based on an underlying property value of SEK 805 million and the number of square meters amounts to 44,000. Technopolis is the buyer.

Technopolis Appoints New CEO – Here Is His Mission

Finland — Technopolis has named Niko Pulli new CEO of the company. He tells Nordic Property News about Technopolis most important tasks going forward, how they’ve handled the challenges of the pandemic and about their future in Sweden.

Technopolis’ Search for a New CEO: Here Are the Options

Finland — Recently delisted Technopolis’ owner Kildare Partners is looking for a new CEO. Acting CEO Sami Laine tells Nordic Property News about the recruitment process, whether he is interested in the permanent position and notable changes since Kildare’s entrance.

Technopolis Sells in Kuopio

Finland — Technopolis sells their 60 percent share in their JV, Technopolis Kuopio, to the minority owner KPY.

Technopolis Expands in Kuopio

Finland — Technopolis and its joint venture partner in Kuopio are investing EUR 17 million to expand their Microkatu campus in Kuopio. The new office building will increase the leasable area of the Microkatu campus by approximately 6,300 square meters. The investment also includes the extension of an existing car park.

“I Have Time and Energy for One More Act”

Finland — Keith Silverang step down as Technopolis' CEO at the end of 2019. To Nordic Property News he tells about the reasons of his resignation, what he wants to do next and whether his decision was affected by the new main owner.

Technopolis CEO to Step Down

Finland — Keith Silverang, who has served as the CEO of Technopolis since 2008, will step down at the end of 2019. The Board of Directors of Technopolis has accepted his resignation and will immediately start an executive search process to find his replacement. In the meantime, Silverang will continue carrying out his duties and will assist in the recruitment and induction of his successor.

Technopolis Restructures Group’s Financing

Nordic — Technopolis Plc and certain of its Group companies in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Lithuania have entered into a new financing arrangement consisting of euro, Norwegian krone and Swedish krona denominated senior secured facilities and mezzanine secured facilities for approximately EUR 930 million in total.

Kildare Has Gained Title to the Minority Shares in Technopolis – the Shares Will be Delisted

Finland — Kildare Nordic Acquisitions S.à r.l. has gained title to the minority shares in Technopolis and Technopolis shares will be delisted from Nasdaq Helsinki.

Silverang: “It Has Been Very Intense”

Finland — Technopolis’ CEO Keith Silverang on the immediate effects of Kildare's ownership and his expectations for 2019 – since the company delisted its shares.

Technopolis Applies for Delisting of Its Shares

Finland — The Board of Directors of the Finnish real estate company Technopolis has resolved to apply for the termination of trading in the shares of Technopolis and the delisting of the shares from the official list of Nasdaq Helsinki.

Technopolis Invests in Vilnius

Finland — Technopolis will invest a total of EUR 51.9 million in organic expansion in its existing Ozas Campus in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Technopolis to Invest EUR 94M in Espoo

Finland — Technopolis will invest a total of EUR 94.1 million in organic expansion in its existing Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. The project will consist of three phases to be built in 2018–2024. It will add around 19,000 sqm to the rentable area of the Otaniemi campus, bringing the total to nearly 78,700 sqm upon completion of this project.

Technopolis Expands in the Baltics

Finland — Technopolis’ coworking network, UMA Workspace, is expanding now in the Baltic capitals. New UMA Workspaces will open in the city centers of Tallinn, Estonia and Vilnius, Lithuania in mid-2019.

“A Feeling of Being in Limbo”

Nordic — Technopolis CEO Keith Silverang on the time passed since the Kildare offer, the UMA expansion in the Nordics and entering Poland.

Technolis Opens New UMA's in Stockholm and Espoo

Nordic — Technopolis’ coworking network, UMA Workspace, is expanding full force. Four new spaces will open in 2019 and 2020. Two new UMAs will open in Stockholm, one in Espoo and another one in Warzaw as Technopolis makes their entry on the Polish market.

Kildare’s Plans for Technopolis

Finland — Kildare Partners increases their mark in the Nordics. After having acquired a large portfolio from Kungsleden in Sweden the company bought the shares in listed Finnish company Technopolis. Emer Finnan, Partner at Kildare Partners, tells Nordic Property News of their plans for Technopolis.

Kildare Makes Offer for Technopolis

Finland — Kildare has made a public cash tender offer for listed Finnish company Technopolis of EUR 4.65 for each share. The total offer amounts to approximately EUR 729.7M. The board of Technopolis has recommended to accept the offer.

Technopolis CEO Sees Opportunities in Kildare Offer

Finland — CEO Keith Silverang tells Nordic Property News his view on what the Kildare offer means for Technopolis.

Technopolis to Open UMA Coworking Space in Kalasatama

Finland — Technopolis will open a new UMA coworking space in Helsinki’s trendy and urban Kalasatama region in December 2018. The UMA Workspace-branded facility will be built into a leased 1,700 square meter space with 38 private offices, around 60 open area workstations and four shared meeting rooms.