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Latest Shift in Atlanta’s Industrial Landscape: Mid-Sized Deals are All the Rage

by John Nelson

While retail and office have had to adjust to a COVID-19 world, industrial has been the beneficiary. E-commerce, supply chain and last mile delivery are all the rage. But what has really gotten economic development leaders, elected officials and the media excited are the massive warehouse deals in cities like Atlanta that have created headlines and driven investor capital to industrial. Atlanta didn’t even truly get into the big-box industrial development game until 2004. From 1960 to 2006 there were just 13 buildings larger than 1 million square feet constructed in the metro area, but 11 were build-to-suits for users such as JC Penney, Kmart, Publix, Home Depot and the General Services Administration. Only Duke Realty (2004) and Majestic (2006) developed speculative properties spanning more than 1 million square feet. Between 2006 and 2015, there were 11 buildings more than 1 million square feet added to the city’s inventory, with seven of those south of Interstate 20, three in the Northeast 85 corridor and one on the Interstate 20 West Corridor. As Atlanta’s economy roared back in 2016, the market exploded with 17 new big-box facilities in just five years. While prior to 2015 the field of players constructing these …

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Company NewsRetailTexas

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Record Sales of $1.6B for Fiscal Fourth Quarter

by Taylor Williams

KATY, TEXAS — Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) reported a record $1.6 billion in net sales for its fiscal fourth quarter that ended on Jan. 31, 2021, a figure that represents a 16.6 percent year-over-year increase. E-commerce contributed significantly to this growth, rising 60.7 percent year-over-year as customers increasingly shopped online and either picked up their goods in stores or had them delivered. For the fiscal year 2020, the metro Houston-based retailer reported total revenue of approximately $5.7 billion, an increase of 17.8 percent from fiscal 2019. The company’s stock price opened at $25.78 per share on Wednesday, March 31, up from the closing price $12.99 per share on Oct. 2, 2020, shortly after the company went public. Academy Sports + Outdoors operates more than 250 stores across 16 states.

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Bayport-South
IndustrialMarket ReportsTexasTexas Market Reports

Demand Surges Throughout East Houston’s Industrial Market

by Taylor Williams

By Travis Secor, senior associate, JLL  Nationally, e-commerce and warehouse supply have been the center of the industrial real estate conversation. It’s easy to get lost in the latest data related to the impact of COVID-19 and speculation on where a major online retailer’s newest distribution centers will land. Houston has received its share of the industrial real estate spotlight over the years. The narrative over the past decade will tell a story about the wild vacancy swings experienced through each development cycle, always in perfect harmony with the boom-and-bust oil reputation the city has crafted over the years. Current headlines highlight the possibility of another major glut in warehouse supply resulting from our latest development binge. While the case for an overbuilt market has major validity, you cannot broadly paint Houston’s industrial sector like that. To understand the complexities and nuances of Houston’s industrial market, it’s important to know the unique personalities of each geographic submarket and the events that shaped it. Northeast Houston When oil prices fell to around $10 per barrel in the late 1980s, commercial real estate professionals might not have been bullish on the absorption prospects for the industrial development spree that had taken place …

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FeaturesHeartland Feature ArchiveMultifamily

Four Factors for Planning a Post-Pandemic Multifamily Amenity Renovation

by Kristin Harlow

By Mary Cook, Mary Cook Associates As a commercial interiors firm, a question we hear a lot recently is “Are multifamily developers renovating amenities because of the pandemic?” The answer is a bit more nuanced than a straight “yes” or “no.” No, entire amenity floors are not being ripped out and re-thought in direct response to changes stemming from the pandemic. But yes, long-term lifestyle trends are emerging from the pandemic that should be a factor when redesigning amenity spaces for other reasons — whether they aren’t resonating with residents as anticipated, or simply look a bit outdated. After all, the key to creating successful, appealing amenities is understanding the attitudes and preferences of the residents that will use them. With that in mind, here are four priorities owners and operators should focus on when renovating amenities in a post-COVID world: Indoor-outdoor connections Early in the pandemic, the ability to open to the outdoors was the No. 1 factor that allowed indoor amenities to continue functioning. One year later and access to open-air amenities is still a top feature, according to Rent Café. And it’s easy to see why. People behave differently outside, feeling more at ease and comfortable, and …

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BowX Acquisition Corp. Agrees to Buy WeWork, Plans to Take Company Public at $9B Valuation

by Taylor Williams

MENLO PARK, CALIF. AND NEW YORK CITY — Flexible office space provider WeWork has entered into an agreement with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) BowX Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: BOWX) to be taken public at an initial valuation of $9 billion. A SPAC is a business entity with no commercial operations that is formed strictly to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring other companies. Menlo Park, Calif.-based BowX Acquisition Corp. is an affiliate of Bow Capital, a venture capital firm begun by Vivek Ranadive, the founder of TIBCO software and owner of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. The transaction, which is expected to close by the third quarter, will provide New York City-based WeWork with approximately $1.3 billion of cash to fund future growth initiatives. The transaction will be funded with BowX’s $483 million of cash in trust, in addition to $800 million in private investment from capital sources such as Insight Partners, funds managed by Starwood Capital Group and others. SPACs have recently grown in popularity among private and institutional investors alike as vehicles for taking companies public. According to Forbes, which recently analyzed the U.S. activity of SPACs, these entities raised as much …

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AcquisitionsColoradoMultifamilyWestern

A.G. Spanos Cos. Divests of 236-Unit Multifamily Community in Northern Colorado

by Amy Works

JOHNSTOWN, COLO. — Stockton, Calif.-based A.G. Spanos Cos. has completed the sale of Rise at 2534, an apartment property located at 5070 Exposition Drive in Johnstown. A New York City-based pension fund advisor purchased the community for an undisclosed price. Completed in late January 2020, Rise at 2534 features four four-story residential buildings on 8.5 acres. The property offers 236 units, averaging 920 square feet, with spa bathrooms, Bluetooth shower heads, Nest thermostats, keyless fob entry and full-sizer washers/dryers. Community amenities include a heated pool, dog park, sports lounge, golf simulator, coffee bar and 24-hour fitness center. Dan Woodward, Dave Potarf, Matt Barnett and Jake Young of CBRE Capital Markets in Denver represented the seller in the deal.

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Company NewsSoutheastTennessee

CBL Properties Reaches Agreement with Lenders and Noteholders That Would Eliminate $1.6B in Debt

by Julia Sanders

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — CBL Properties, a Chattanooga-based mall owner that declared for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November, has reached an agreement with its credit facility lenders and unsecured note holders that would eliminate a significant amount of debt, pending bankruptcy court approval. The amended restructuring support agreement (RSA) provides for the elimination of more than $1.6 billion of debt and preferred obligations, as well as a reduction in interest expense. In exchange for their approximately $1.4 billion in principal amount of unsecured notes and $133 million in principal amount of the secured credit facility, noteholders will receive in aggregate $95 million in cash, $555 million of new senior secured notes (of which up to $100 million may be received in the form of new convertible secured notes) and 89 percent in common equity of the newly reorganized company. Existing common and preferred stakeholders in CBL Properties are expected to receive up to 11 percent of common equity in the newly reorganized company. “This agreement is a major step forward for CBL’s restructuring plan,” says Stephen Lebovitz, CEO of CBL Properties. “The plan we are announcing today achieves all of the major objectives we have set for CBL post-emergence, including greater …

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AcquisitionsHospitalityTexasTop Stories

Host Hotels & Resorts Acquires Hyatt Regency Austin for $161M

by Kristin Harlow

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) has acquired the fee simple interest in the 448-room Hyatt Regency Austin for approximately $161 million in cash. The purchase price represents a capitalization rate of 10 percent and a 20 to 25 percent discount to pre-COVID pricing, according to HST. Hyatt will continue to manage the hotel under a long-term agreement. The seller was undisclosed. Situated on nearly six acres along Lady Bird Lake, the waterfront property is located near the city’s South Congress District and Zilker Park. The hotel’s rooms were renovated in 2015 and its meeting space was expanded in 2018. The property features 45,000 square feet of meeting space, including two ballrooms. There are also two food and beverage outlets as well as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. “As travel resumes, we expect the well-located Hyatt Regency Austin to benefit from a strong rebound led by Austin’s multiple leisure and business demand drivers that are anchored in world-renowned music festivals, sporting events and blue-chip corporations,” says James Risoleo, president and CEO of HST. “Additionally, we are encouraged by the reported contraction in Austin’s hotel construction pipeline relative to pre-pandemic levels and by the market’s …

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Extended Stay America
AcquisitionsCompany NewsHospitalityNorth CarolinaSoutheastTop Stories

Blackstone, Starwood Capital Agree to Purchase Hotel Giant Extended Stay America for $6B

by John Nelson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital Group have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture to acquire Extended Stay America (NYSE: STAY) in a deal valued at $6 billion. Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital (NYSE: STWD), cited Extended Stay America’s performance amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a key factor behind the acquisition. “Extended Stay has demonstrated resilience over the past year despite persistent challenges due to government lockdowns and travel restrictions,” says Sternlicht. “We are excited about the company’s growth opportunity as restrictions ease and we’re confident that, in partnership with Blackstone, our team has the right experience to drive continued success.” “Travel and leisure is one of Blackstone’s highest conviction investment themes, and we have confidence in the extended stay model,” adds Tyler Henritze, Blackstone’s head of U.S. acquisitions. The Charlotte-based hotel owner operates 649 Extended Stay America hotels in the United States spanning over 69,000 rooms. The company’s subsidiary, hospitality REIT ESH Hospitality Inc., owns 563 of those hotels. The remaining 86 properties are franchised, according to Extended Stay America’s fourth-quarter 2020 earnings report. Blackstone and Starwood Capital’s cash offer is for $19.50 per share, a premium of 15.1 percent to Extended Stay …

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Company NewsRetailTexas

Callaway Completes Previously Announced Merger with Topgolf

by Taylor Williams

CARLSBAD, CALIF. AND DALLAS — Carlsbad, Calif.-based equipment and apparel manufacturer Callaway Golf Co. (NYSE: ELY) has completed its merger with Topgolf Entertainment Group. The deal was originally announced in October 2020. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Callaway issued approximately 90 million shares of its common stock to the shareholders of Topgolf, excluding Callaway, which previously held approximately 14 percent of Topgolf’s outstanding shares. Callaway shareholders now own approximately 51.3 percent of the outstanding shares of the newly combined entity, and former Topgolf shareholders (excluding Callaway) own approximately 48.7 percent. Both firms have strong real estate ties to Texas. Topgolf Is based in Dallas and operates approximately 15 percent of its 80 venues across the country in Texas markets. Callaway has been a longstanding industrial user at AllianceTexas in Fort Worth, recently expanding its total footprint at the Hillwood-owned development to roughly 784,000 square feet. “Callaway and Topgolf are just better together,” said Chip Brewer, president and CEO of Callaway. “Callaway’s leadership in the global golf equipment market and geographic diversity, combined with Topgolf’s revolutionary technology platform and access to golfers of all abilities, will allow both companies to accelerate growth and create competitive advantages.”

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