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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Expands European Student Housing Portfolio

 
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CPP Investments acquires Nido student housing platform, investing in Europe.

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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), through its wholly-owned subsidiary CPP Investment Board Europe Sarl., has agreed to expand its European student housing portfolio by acquiring Nido Student from Round Hill Capital. The transaction marks another strategic move by CPP Investments to diversify its real estate holdings and capitalize on the growing demand for student accommodation in Europe.

Our mandate is to invest in the best interests of Canada Pension Plan contributors and beneficiaries and to maximize investment returns without undue risk. By acquiring Nido Student, CPP Investments is not only expanding its real estate portfolio but also providing essential housing for students across Europe.

London — Mayer Brown has advised Round Hill Capital, the real estate investment, development and asset management firm, on the sale of its student housing platform, Nido Student, to CPP Investments. The deal reflects the strong partnership between Round Hill Capital and CPP Investments in the real estate sector.

CPP Investments' strategic acquisition of Nido Student comes at a time when the demand for student housing in Europe is on the rise. With an increasing number of international students choosing to study in European cities, the need for high-quality accommodation is more important than ever. CPP Investments is well-positioned to meet this demand with its expansion into the student housing market.

In recent news, CPP Investments has eliminated about a dozen positions in its Greater China public equities team, signaling a shift in its investment strategy. The move reflects CPP Investments' commitment to optimizing its investment portfolio and focusing on opportunities that offer the highest potential returns.

CPPIB's Peter Ballon Becomes Latest Pension Fund Real Estate Leader To Leave. The departure of Peter Ballon from CPP Investments is part of a broader trend of leadership changes within the pension fund's real estate division. Despite these changes, CPP Investments remains dedicated to achieving strong investment outcomes for its stakeholders.

The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to sell its entire stake in the firm that holds the rights to the two preeminent. This strategic divestment allows CPP Investments to reallocate capital to new opportunities, further enhancing its investment portfolio and maximizing returns for pension plan contributors and beneficiaries.

Canada Pension Plan Investments (CPP) is on the hunt to buy utility and oil and gas assets unloved by competitors seeking to unload. CPP Investments' proactive approach to acquiring undervalued assets demonstrates its commitment to identifying unique investment opportunities and generating long-term value for its stakeholders.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has created a 5,000-plus bed European student housing platform by acquiring Nido. The acquisition of Nido Student aligns with CPP Investments' strategy to diversify its real estate portfolio and capitalize on the growing demand for student accommodation in Europe.

Canadian pension funds have been among the world's most prolific buyers of real estate, starting a revolution that inspired retirement plans. CPP Investments' expansion into the student housing market further solidifies its position as a leading investor in the global real estate sector, setting the stage for continued growth and success in the future.

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