Deutsche Bank and "DON-STROY" closed a noteworthy deal on the office real estate market of 2009
Deutsche Bank and “DS Development” (Group of Companies “DON-STROY”) announced closure of one of the largest deals on the office real estate market of 2009.
Moscow, January 13, 2010. Deutsche Bank and “DS Development” (Group of Companies “DON-STROY”) announced closure of one of the largest deals on the office real estate market of 2009. The Deutsche Bank leased more than 7 000 sq.m of office space in the business center of Begovaya NordStar Tower. A lease agreement was signed for 7 years. The leased floor space will provide more than 700 workstations for employees of Global Information Services - Capital Markets, Russia, which will allow for not only accommodation of 600 people working in the Department today, but also for business expansion.
A consultant for the deal is the company Jones Lang LaSalle, and a legal adviser is Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (Moscow) LLC (USA).
NordStar Tower, the total floor space of which is 147 000 sq.m, meets all international standards of the Class “A” office center. The building is located at the intersection of Khoroshovskoye shosse and Third Hoist Ring, in close vicinity of the business center “Moscow City”. A new business center has an efficient floor plan and a high parking ratio (1 car place per 60 sq. m).
Global Information Services - Capital Markets of Deutsche Bank has been operating in Moscow since 2000. It develops software used to improve operating activities of the Deutsche Bank Group on international financial markets including such stock exchanges as New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Deutsche Boerse. The software developed by Global Information Services - Capital Markets is used by the Deutsche Bank Group companies in New York, Frankfurt am Main, London, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.
When commenting on the new office premises rental Igor Lojevsky, Chief Country Officer of the Deutsche Bank Group in Russia and CIS said: “Our readiness to invest in information technologies at an uneasy for the world economy time allow the Bank to strengthen its positions in the long-term prospective through getting of competitive advantages at the point of economic crisis surmounting. A decision to lease such big office spaces particularly in Moscow, as well as volumes of investments behind the deal once again confirm that the Bank is committed to the Russian market and demonstrate our wish to fulfill strategic plans in the country”.
William Cunningham Head, Global Information Services - Capital Markets, Russia, noted: “I am glad that all employees of our center will be working under the same roof in a modern high-tech office. Among other things, this will contribute to success of our work and hence to successful development of the Bank’s business as a whole that completely rests on information technologies in the contemporary world”.
“We are glad that such client as the Deutsche Bank selected our object from of the variety of Moscow business centers, - Ivan Sitnikov, General Manager of the “DS Development” noted. – For us it is an attestation of the high quality of the product that was created by the Group of Companies “Don-Stroy”. Besides it testifies to the fact that the commercial real estate market is recovering at a much higher pace than was expected. Clear-sighted companies conclude long-term lease agreements at still attractive prices.
We congratulate the Deutsche Bank since it has become one of the first international companies that chose NordStar Tower to be used for their offices. We would also like to say separate words of gratitude to the company Jones Lang LaSalle that administered the deal and contributed to its closure”.
Alexey Efimov, National Director, Russia and CIS, Tenant Representation Department, Jones Lang LaSalle added: “We congratulate Deutsche Bank and Don-Stroy with successful completion of the deal. Deutsche Bank is the first anchor tenant of the NordStar Tower that thanks to its brand name will add to the developer’s assurance in the project success and stability. Also, this transaction demonstrates positive dynamics on the Moscow real estate market, while stressing the fact that it is surmounting the crisis”.
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 78,530 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.
The DON-Stroy group of companies is one of the best known and most actively progressing developers in the Moscow property market. Today the core group is made up of more than 50 projects - either fully realized or currently under construction and development with a total area of more than 5,000,000 m2.
Commercial real estate is one of the company's priority segments for development. Today DON-Stroy's portfolio includes more than 10 projects of high-class multipurpose, office, and leisure and shopping complexes located in the prestigious centre of Moscow, and also on the capital's key transport routes. Completion of these projects will allow the company to manage more than 1,600,000 m2 of its own shopping and office spaces and to hold a solid position in Moscow's A Class commercial property market.
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.3 billion square metres worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $37 billion of assets under management.
In Russia and CIS Jones Lang LaSalle have offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev and Almaty. Jones Lang LaSalle, Russia was voted Consultant of the Year in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 at the Commercial Real Estate Awards, Moscow and Consultant of the Year at the Commercial Real Estate Awards 2009, St. Petersburg. For further information, please visit our Web site
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Deutsche Bank and “DS Development” (Group of Companies “DON-STROY”) announced closure of one of the largest deals on the office real estate market of 2009.
Moscow, January 13, 2010. Deutsche Bank and “DS Development” (Group of Companies “DON-STROY”) announced closure of one of the largest deals on the office real estate market of 2009. The Deutsche Bank leased more than 7 000 sq.m of office space in the business center of Begovaya NordStar Tower. A lease agreement was signed for 7 years. The leased floor space will provide more than 700 workstations for employees of Global Information Services - Capital Markets, Russia, which will allow for not only accommodation of 600 people working in the Department today, but also for business expansion.
A consultant for the deal is the company Jones Lang LaSalle, and a legal adviser is Squire, Sanders & Dempsey (Moscow) LLC (USA).
NordStar Tower, the total floor space of which is 147 000 sq.m, meets all international standards of the Class “A” office center. The building is located at the intersection of Khoroshovskoye shosse and Third Hoist Ring, in close vicinity of the business center “Moscow City”. A new business center has an efficient floor plan and a high parking ratio (1 car place per 60 sq. m).
Global Information Services - Capital Markets of Deutsche Bank has been operating in Moscow since 2000. It develops software used to improve operating activities of the Deutsche Bank Group on international financial markets including such stock exchanges as New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Deutsche Boerse. The software developed by Global Information Services - Capital Markets is used by the Deutsche Bank Group companies in New York, Frankfurt am Main, London, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong.
When commenting on the new office premises rental Igor Lojevsky, Chief Country Officer of the Deutsche Bank Group in Russia and CIS said: “Our readiness to invest in information technologies at an uneasy for the world economy time allow the Bank to strengthen its positions in the long-term prospective through getting of competitive advantages at the point of economic crisis surmounting. A decision to lease such big office spaces particularly in Moscow, as well as volumes of investments behind the deal once again confirm that the Bank is committed to the Russian market and demonstrate our wish to fulfill strategic plans in the country”.
William Cunningham Head, Global Information Services - Capital Markets, Russia, noted: “I am glad that all employees of our center will be working under the same roof in a modern high-tech office. Among other things, this will contribute to success of our work and hence to successful development of the Bank’s business as a whole that completely rests on information technologies in the contemporary world”.
“We are glad that such client as the Deutsche Bank selected our object from of the variety of Moscow business centers, - Ivan Sitnikov, General Manager of the “DS Development” noted. – For us it is an attestation of the high quality of the product that was created by the Group of Companies “Don-Stroy”. Besides it testifies to the fact that the commercial real estate market is recovering at a much higher pace than was expected. Clear-sighted companies conclude long-term lease agreements at still attractive prices.
We congratulate the Deutsche Bank since it has become one of the first international companies that chose NordStar Tower to be used for their offices. We would also like to say separate words of gratitude to the company Jones Lang LaSalle that administered the deal and contributed to its closure”.
Alexey Efimov, National Director, Russia and CIS, Tenant Representation Department, Jones Lang LaSalle added: “We congratulate Deutsche Bank and Don-Stroy with successful completion of the deal. Deutsche Bank is the first anchor tenant of the NordStar Tower that thanks to its brand name will add to the developer’s assurance in the project success and stability. Also, this transaction demonstrates positive dynamics on the Moscow real estate market, while stressing the fact that it is surmounting the crisis”.
For further information please contact:
Deutsche Bank
Dmitry Agishev
Head, Communications
Tel.: (+7) 495 797 5026
E-Mail: dimitri.agishev@db.com
Deutsche Bank in Russia
DON-Stroy group of companies
Ekaterina Kukanova
Head, Press-Office
Tel. (+7) 495 925 4387
E-Mail: kukanova@donstroy.com
www.donstroy.com
Jones Lang LaSalle
Julia Turukhina
Head of PR & Marketing
Tel.: (+7) 495-737-80-00
Mobile: (+7) 903-729-72-41
E-Mail: Julia.Turukhina@eu.jll.com
www.joneslanglasalle.ru
About Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 78,530 employees in 72 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.
www.db.com
The DON-Stroy group of companies
The DON-Stroy group of companies is one of the best known and most actively progressing developers in the Moscow property market. Today the core group is made up of more than 50 projects - either fully realized or currently under construction and development with a total area of more than 5,000,000 m2.
Commercial real estate is one of the company's priority segments for development. Today DON-Stroy's portfolio includes more than 10 projects of high-class multipurpose, office, and leisure and shopping complexes located in the prestigious centre of Moscow, and also on the capital's key transport routes. Completion of these projects will allow the company to manage more than 1,600,000 m2 of its own shopping and office spaces and to hold a solid position in Moscow's A Class commercial property market.
www.donstroy.com
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.3 billion square metres worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $37 billion of assets under management.
In Russia and CIS Jones Lang LaSalle have offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev and Almaty. Jones Lang LaSalle, Russia was voted Consultant of the Year in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 at the Commercial Real Estate Awards, Moscow and Consultant of the Year at the Commercial Real Estate Awards 2009, St. Petersburg. For further information, please visit our Web site
www.joneslanglasalle.ru