IRVING, TEXAS — Affiliates of Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE: APO) have entered into an agreement to buy discount retailer Michaels (NASDAQ: MIK) and take the company private in a deal that is valued at approximately $5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Apollo will tender an offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Michaels common stock for $22 per share in cash. The purchase price represents a 47 percent premium over the Irving-based arts and crafts retailer’s closing stock price on Feb. 26, the last trading day prior to press speculation about a potential transaction involving Michaels. The deal is expected to close during the first half of Michaels’ fiscal year. “Michaels has continued to elevate its position as the leading player in the exciting arts and crafts industry,” said Andrew Jhawar, Apollo Global Management’s senior partner and head of retail and consumer group. “We believe there is a significant opportunity to enhance the Michaels brand, store experience and omnichannel offering to its customers across North America.” Michaels currently operates about 1,250 stores across the United States and Canada and employs approximately 45,000 people.
CONCORD, N.C. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has secured a $46.5 million Freddie Mac loan to refinance Century Afton Ridge, a 360-unit multifamily property in Concord. The borrower is a fund managed by Centennial Holding Co. Trevor Ritter and Joe Fadus of KBREC structured the 10-year loan that features a 30-year amortization schedule. Built in two phases between 2013 and 2015, Century Afton Ridge includes 15 three-story buildings on 23 acres with one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool and a gourmet coffee bar. Centennial Holding is an Atlanta-based real estate investment firm that owns and operates multifamily properties in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic. The firm has owned Century Afton Ridge since 2016.
HOUSTON — Walker & Dunlop has hired a former Berkadia multifamily investment sales team to its Houston office that consists of Ryan Epstein, Jennifer Ray, Nathan Jones, Scott Bray, Leslie Ginzel, Lauren Ehlers, Jamie VanWunnik and Chris Cassidy. The team, led by Epstein and Ray, brings approximately 30 years of multifamily investment sales experience within the Houston market to Walker & Dunlop. Epstein and Ray have transacted more than $7.5 billion in apartment sales over the course of their careers.
FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS — An undisclosed global provider of wireless telecommunications services has signed a 274,994-square-foot industrial lease at Lakeside Ranch Business Park in the Fort Worth suburb of Flower Mound. The tenant will occupy the entirety of Lakeside Ranch 350, a building that was developed speculatively by Indianapolis-based Duke Realty. Mark Miller, Rick Medinis and Randy Wood of NAI Robert Lynn, along with internal agent Matt Hyman, represented Duke Realty in the lease negotiations. Mitchell Wolf of Newmark represented the tenant.
BRANDON, FLA. — HGreg.com, a pre-owned automotive retailer, has expanded to a 10-acre property in the Tampa Bay Area. The retailer plans to open its new regional fulfillment center and dealership in Brandon this spring. Construction costs are estimated at more than $30 million. Located at 1207 E Brandon Blvd. in Hillsborough County, the new facility will feature a 42,000-square-foot building, a showroom and an inventory of more than 1,000 pre-owned vehicles. The new property will allow HGreg.com to expand its service offering, both digital and onsite, to car buyers throughout Central and West Coast Florida, as well as out-of-state markets. HGreg.com plans to fill 90 jobs in its new facility. HGreg.com is part of HGregoire, a network of 17 pre-owned and 13 new car dealerships throughout Canada and the United States. In December 2020, the company announced the expansion of HGreg.com into the West Coast with a major investment based in the Greater Los Angeles area.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the sale of The Union at River East, a 181-unit multifamily community in Fort Worth. Built on three acres in 2019, the property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 883 square feet. Amenities include a pool, coworking area, lounge, dog park and a package concierge system. Drew Kile, Joey Tumminello, Will Balthrope and Grant Raymond of IPA represented the seller, Criterion Development Partners, and procured the buyer, MBP Capital.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Dodson Commercial Real Estate has broken ground on The 701, a redevelopment of historic buildings in Fort Worth located at the corner of Hemphill Street and West Magnolia Avenue. The project, which is slated for an early 2022 completion, will ultimately feature 68,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, office and medical office space. VLK Architects is designing the project and will occupy 26,000 square feet of office space.
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) has unveiled plans to invest approximately $4 billion annually during the next several years in an effort to accelerate new store openings and store remodels, as well as enhance its fulfillment services and strengthen the company’s supply chain. The Minneapolis-based retailer plans to increase its fresh and frozen food pickup assortment as well as launch adult beverage pickup in 800 more stores over the next few months. Target will continue to incorporate brand partnerships, including the opening of approximately 100 Ulta Beauty “shop-in-shops” in 2021, with plans to add hundreds more over time. Building on its 15-year relationship with Apple, Target has introduced a new Apple shopping destination online and in 17 stores. More locations are scheduled to roll out this fall. The discount retailer plans to open 30 to 40 new stores each year in urban centers, college campuses and dense suburban cities across the country. In urban centers such as New York City, Los Angeles and Portland, Target will open more small-format stores. It also plans to open small-format stores at the University of Georgia and University of Michigan. Target opened 30 new stores in 2020. Target also expects to accelerate its …
QUINCY, ILL. — Owner and manager Cullinan Properties Ltd. has rebranded Quincy Mall as Quincy Town Center. The property is located in Quincy, which is situated along the Mississippi River in western Illinois. Cullinan says the new identity reflects a fresh image and direction for the next chapter of the property. Anchor tenants include Quincy Medical Group, Slumberland Furniture and VIP Cinemas. Cullinan will continue to pursue retail tenants for Quincy Town Center, but it is also seeking uses such as office, hotel and multifamily. Originally opened in 1958 as an outdoor complex known as the American Legion Miracle Mile Town and Country Shopping Center, the center was eventually enclosed and rebranded as Quincy Mall in 1978. Cullinan acquired the asset in 2006.
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the sale of Overland Pointe Marketplace in Overland Park for $6.3 million. The two-building retail property spans 80,047 square feet. Some of the tenants include The Big Biscuit, a gym, nail salon and dry cleaner. The asset is shadow anchored by Sam’s Club, Home Depot and Hy-Vee. Dan Cooper of Cooper Group represented the seller, an Ohio-based private investment group. A West Coast-based investment group was the buyer.