Georgia

BB&T, SunTrust Agree to Merge in $66B Deal, Creating Sixth Largest U.S. Bank

by Taylor Williams February 7, 2019

ATLANTA AND WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — In a blockbuster deal, SunTrust Banks Inc. (NYSE: STI) and BB&T Corp. (NYSE: BBT) have entered into an all-stock merger agreement valued at approximately $66 billion. The marriage of these two iconic financial institutions in the Southeast will create the sixth-largest bank in the United States. Under terms of the agreement, SunTrust investors will receive 1.295 shares of BB&T for each SunTrust share they own. That equates to BB&T agreeing to pay $28.1 billion for SunTrust’s equity as of the closing price on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The combined company will operate under a new name and brand and be headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., while maintaining significant operations and investment in Winston-Salem, N.C., and Atlanta. The entity’s headquarters in Charlotte will also feature an innovation and technology center to aid with the transference of digital information. The deal, which is still subject to shareholder approval and other customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. A press release highlighting the agreement says the name of the new entity will be announced prior to the transaction closing. The agreement is being billed by both companies as a “merger of equals.” Shareholders of North …

February 7, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Office Southeast

Ardent Buys Office Building in Atlanta’s Buckhead District for $58M

by Alex Tostado February 7, 2019

ATLANTA — The Ardent Cos. has purchased Piedmont Center 14, a 300,454-square-foot office building located at 3535 Piedmont Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead district, for $58 million. The building is situated within Piedmont Center, a 2.1 million-square-foot office park in Buckhead located on 52 acres near Ga. Highway 400 and Piedmont Road. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Ardent now owns nearly 1.7 million square feet within Piedmont Center and has the third largest office footprint among Buckhead owners, trailing only Cousins Properties and Highwoods Properties Inc. Built in 1988, Piedmont Center 14 was 79 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including MagMutual, Change Healthcare, Kenzie Lane and NCC Media. Richard Reid, Ryan Clutter, Ralph Smalley and Huston Green of HFF represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.

February 7, 2019

Georgia Loans Multifamily Seniors Housing Southeast

SunTrust Provides $35M in Construction Financing for Senior Housing Development in Athens, Georgia

by Alex Tostado February 5, 2019

ATHENS, GA. — SunTrust Bank has provided $35 million in financing to support the development of Presbyterian Village Athens in Athens. The 70-acre continuing care retirement community (CCRC) will feature a total of 229 units. Development costs are estimated at $143 million. Presbyterian Homes of Georgia is developing the property, breaking ground in September 2018. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2021.

February 5, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast

Cortland Acquires 319-Unit Apartment Community in Atlanta’s Buckhead District

by Alex Tostado February 5, 2019

ATLANTA — Cortland has acquired Domain at Phipps, a 319-unit apartment community situated near Phipps Plaza in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Cortland will rebrand the property as Cortland at Phipps. The complex was 94 percent occupied at the time of the sale and offers amenities such as a pet play area, courtyard, dog grooming station, fitness center, swimming pool, grilling area and an outdoor yoga space. Atlanta-based Cortland now operates more than 11,000 apartment units in Atlanta. Jason Nettles and Megan Thompson of HFF arranged the sale. The sales price was not disclosed.

February 5, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Southeast

Americold Acquires PortFresh for $35M, Including Land in Savannah for New Cold Storage Warehouse

by Alex Tostado February 4, 2019

SAVANNAH, GA. — Americold, a global owner and operator of temperature-controlled warehouses, has acquired PortFresh Holdings for $35 million. PortFresh is a privately owned operator servicing produce mainly out of the Port of Savannah. Americold’s acquisition includes 163 acres of land adjacent to PortFresh’s Savannah site, on which, Americold plans to build an approximately 60,000-square-foot warehouse. The planned building is expected to feature 37,000 pallet positions, advanced blast freezing capabilities and space and infrastructure to support refrigerated-containerized trade. Atlanta-based Americold plans to open the facility in early 2020 and expects it to cost between $55 million and $65 million to develop.

February 4, 2019

Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

North Signal Capital, Westport Capital Break Ground on 450,000 SF Industrial Park in Savannah

by Alex Tostado February 1, 2019

SAVANNAH, GA. — North Signal Capital and Westport Capital have broken ground on Dean Forest Commerce, a 450,000-square-foot industrial park in Savannah. The development will consist of two sites: Site I will span 355,000 square feet when complete, and Site II will span 88,000 square feet when complete. Anticipated completion for both sites is slated for December, and both sites are being built to accommodate multiple tenants. The development will be situated about seven miles from Port of Savannah. The development team includes North Signal, Evans General Contractors, Thomas & Hutton and LS3P.

February 1, 2019

Georgia Hospitality Loans Southeast

Hall Structured Finance Provides $37.5M Construction Loan for New Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

by Alex Tostado February 1, 2019

ATLANTA — Hall Structured Finance has provided a $37.5 million construction loan for a new Reverb Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Amenities will include a five-story parking garage; meeting space, a restaurant and a business center on the ground floor; and a rooftop bar with observation deck on the 11th floor. The 195-room hotel is expected to be delivered in February 2020 and will become part of Castleberry Park, a mixed-use development adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. Reverb Hotel is a Hardrock Hotels product. Will James of NorthMarq Capital arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Bolton Atlanta LP, a hotel owner and developer based in Atlanta.

February 1, 2019

Development Georgia Office Southeast

Logistics Firm Breaks Ground on Future 80,000 SF Headquarters Near Atlanta

by Alex Tostado February 1, 2019

PEACHTREE CITY, GA. — Logistics firm SMC3 has broken ground on its future 80,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Peachtree City. The new headquarters is situated about 36 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta and is expected to deliver in March 2020. SMC3 is a shipping logistics company that specializes in LTL (less than truckload) shipping. Jefferson Browne Gresham Architects designed the building and South-Tree Enterprises will build it. The site will feature a three-story atrium, smart glass, acoustical metal decks to improve sound absorption and extensive natural lighting.

February 1, 2019

Development Georgia Mixed-Use Southeast

Spandrel Development Names Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Savannah

by Alex Tostado January 31, 2019

SAVANNAH, GA. — Spandrel Development Partners has named its mixed-use development in historic downtown Savannah: The Baxly. The project is located at 630 Indian St. on 1.7 acres. The Baxly will feature 360,000 square feet of residential and commercial space, 10,000 square feet of retail space, 22,000 square feet of amenity space and indoor parking. The seven-story, 275-unit residential building will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The City of Savannah approved the project in early 2018.

January 31, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.3M Sale of New Family Dollar-Occupied Building Near Athens, Georgia

by Alex Tostado January 30, 2019

HULL, GA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $1.3 million sale of a Family Dollar-occupied building in Hull, about seven miles north of Athens. The 8,247-square-foot building was delivered in 2018. Don McMinn of Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group represented the seller, Butler Properties & Development, in the transaction. Joe Siemienowski of Siemienowski & Associates represented the buyer, ALBOC137 LLC.

January 30, 2019

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