Bridge Net Lease, a Subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group, Acquires Manufacturing and Distribution Asset in Florida

Rhea-AI Summary

Bridge Net Lease has acquired a Class-A manufacturing and distribution asset in Port St. Lucie, South Florida, totaling 411,852 square feet. The facility is fully leased to TAMCO, a City Electric Supply Company division, under a long-term net lease. Constructed in 2020, the asset features 40’ clear heights and includes land for potential expansion. This acquisition supports Bridge's strategy of acquiring mission-critical assets in prime growth markets with creditworthy tenants. This addition enhances Bridge's portfolio by increasing its weighted average lease term and cap rate, solidifying its presence in the Southeastern US market.

Positive

• Acquisition of a Class-A asset located in a prime growth market in South Florida.
• 100% leased long-term to a creditworthy tenant, TAMCO.
• Enhances portfolio by increasing weighted average lease term and unlevered entry cap rate.
• Supports strategic focus on mission-critical assets in logistically connected markets.

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• None.

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bridge Net Lease announced that it has acquired a Class-A manufacturing and distribution asset located in the Port St. Lucie submarket of South Florida, totaling 411,852 square feet. The asset is 100% leased on a long-term net lease to TAMCO, a division of City Electric Supply Company, one of the largest electric supply wholesalers in the US. The asset was constructed in 2020 and features 40’ clear heights and cross-dock configuration, and includes additional land for potential future expansion. The transaction was brokered by the capital markets team of Jones Lang LaSalle, lead by Jason DeWitt.

“The acquisition of this asset continues our differentiated investment strategy of acquiring mission critical assets in domestic primary and logistically connected prime growth markets leased on a long-term basis to creditworthy tenants. The asset is an excellent addition to our portfolio increasing our weighted average lease term and weighted average unlevered entry cap rate while increasing our investment base in fundamentally strong growth markets in the Southeastern US” said Brandon Flickinger, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Bridge Net Lease.

About Bridge Net Lease

Bridge Net Lease manages the industrial net lease strategy of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG) (“Bridge”). Bridge Net Lease is led by CEO Mike Sodo and Co-CIOs Matt Tucker and Brandon Flickinger. Since launching in July 2021, Bridge Net Lease has invested over $700 million into industrial net lease warehouse properties and build-to-suit development projects including logistics, manufacturing, distribution and cold storage assets located in primary and logistically connected prime growth markets throughout the US totaling more than 4.2 million square feet. Bridge Net Lease is based in Arlington, VA with presence in Chicago, IL and Phoenix, AZ.

About Bridge Investment Group

Bridge is a leading, vertically integrated real estate investment manager, diversified across specialized asset classes, with approximately $43.8 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2022. Bridge combines its nationwide operating platform with dedicated teams of investment professionals focused on select U.S. real estate verticals: residential rental, office, development, logistics properties, net lease, real estate-backed credit, solar infrastructure, and proptech.

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Media and Investor Relations Contact:

Charlotte Morse

Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc.

charlotte.morse@bridgeig.com

(877) 866-4540

Source: Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc.

FAQ

What was the value of Bridge Net Lease's recent acquisition?

The press release does not specify the transaction value of the acquisition.

What type of asset did Bridge Net Lease acquire in Port St. Lucie?

Bridge Net Lease acquired a Class-A manufacturing and distribution asset totaling 411,852 square feet.

Who is the tenant leasing the newly acquired asset by Bridge Net Lease?

The asset is leased to TAMCO, a division of City Electric Supply Company.

How does this acquisition affect Bridge Net Lease's portfolio?

The acquisition increases the weighted average lease term and weighted average unlevered entry cap rate for Bridge Net Lease.

When was the acquisition by Bridge Net Lease completed?

The press release does not provide a specific date for the acquisition completion.