Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd Announces Sale of Two Apartment Hotels and Signing of Sales Contracts for Two Condominiums with Samurai Capital Co., Ltd
Lead Real Estate (NASDAQ:LRE) has announced significant property transactions with Samurai Capital Co., Ltd through trust beneficiary right purchase agreements. The deal includes the sale of two apartment hotels (Ent Terrace Akihabara and Ent Terrace Asakusa) and two condominiums (Excelsior Shakujii-Koen and Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho), totaling approximately 5.3 billion yen.
This marks the second round of transactions between the companies, following their May 2024 business alliance and first-round transactions worth over 4 billion yen. Additionally, LRE has signed a memorandum of understanding for preferential negotiations regarding three future long-term stay hotels. The company will maintain involvement in hotel operations through fixed-term master lease contracts.
Lead Real Estate (NASDAQ:LRE) ha annunciato importanti transazioni immobiliari con Samurai Capital Co., Ltd tramite accordi di acquisto di diritti beneficiari fiduciari. L'operazione riguarda la vendita di due hotel appartamento (Ent Terrace Akihabara e Ent Terrace Asakusa) e due condomini (Excelsior Shakujii-Koen e Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho), per un valore complessivo di circa 5,3 miliardi di yen.
Si tratta del secondo ciclo di transazioni tra le due società, dopo l'alleanza commerciale di maggio 2024 e le prime transazioni per oltre 4 miliardi di yen. Inoltre, LRE ha firmato un memorandum d'intesa per negoziazioni preferenziali riguardanti tre futuri hotel a soggiorno prolungato. L'azienda continuerà a partecipare alla gestione degli hotel tramite contratti di locazione principale a termine fisso.
Lead Real Estate (NASDAQ:LRE) ha anunciado importantes transacciones inmobiliarias con Samurai Capital Co., Ltd mediante acuerdos de compra de derechos fiduciarios. El acuerdo incluye la venta de dos hoteles-apartamento (Ent Terrace Akihabara y Ent Terrace Asakusa) y dos condominios (Excelsior Shakujii-Koen y Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho), por un total aproximado de 5,3 mil millones de yenes.
Esta es la segunda ronda de transacciones entre las compañías, tras su alianza comercial en mayo de 2024 y las primeras transacciones por más de 4 mil millones de yenes. Además, LRE ha firmado un memorando de entendimiento para negociaciones preferenciales sobre tres futuros hoteles de estancia prolongada. La empresa mantendrá su participación en la operación hotelera mediante contratos de arrendamiento maestro a plazo fijo.
Lead Real Estate (NASDAQ:LRE)는 Samurai Capital Co., Ltd와 신탁수익권 매매계약을 통해 중요한 부동산 거래를 발표했습니다. 이번 거래에는 두 개의 아파트 호텔(Ent Terrace Akihabara와 Ent Terrace Asakusa) 및 두 개의 콘도미니엄(Excelsior Shakujii-Koen와 Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho)의 매각이 포함되며, 총 약 53억 엔 규모입니다.
이는 2024년 5월 양사 간 사업 제휴 및 40억 엔 이상의 1차 거래에 이은 두 번째 거래 라운드입니다. 또한 LRE는 향후 3개의 장기 체류 호텔에 대한 우선 협상 양해각서도 체결했습니다. 회사는 고정 기간 마스터리스 계약을 통해 호텔 운영에 계속 참여할 예정입니다.
Lead Real Estate (NASDAQ:LRE) a annoncé d'importantes transactions immobilières avec Samurai Capital Co., Ltd via des accords d'achat de droits bénéficiaires en fiducie. L'accord comprend la vente de deux hôtels-appartements (Ent Terrace Akihabara et Ent Terrace Asakusa) ainsi que de deux copropriétés (Excelsior Shakujii-Koen et Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho), pour un montant total d'environ 5,3 milliards de yens.
Il s'agit du deuxième cycle de transactions entre les sociétés, suite à leur alliance commerciale en mai 2024 et à une première série de transactions dépassant 4 milliards de yens. De plus, LRE a signé un protocole d'accord pour des négociations préférentielles concernant trois futurs hôtels de séjour longue durée. L'entreprise continuera à participer à l'exploitation des hôtels via des contrats de bail principal à durée déterminée.
Lead Real Estate (NASDAQ:LRE) hat bedeutende Immobilientransaktionen mit Samurai Capital Co., Ltd durch den Kauf von Treuhandbegünstigtenrechten bekanntgegeben. Der Deal umfasst den Verkauf von zwei Apartmenthotels (Ent Terrace Akihabara und Ent Terrace Asakusa) sowie zwei Eigentumswohnungen (Excelsior Shakujii-Koen und Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho) im Gesamtwert von etwa 5,3 Milliarden Yen.
Dies ist die zweite Transaktionsrunde zwischen den Unternehmen, nach ihrer Geschäftspartnerschaft im Mai 2024 und ersten Transaktionen im Wert von über 4 Milliarden Yen. Zusätzlich hat LRE ein Absichtserklärung für bevorzugte Verhandlungen über drei zukünftige Langzeitaufenthaltshotels unterzeichnet. Das Unternehmen wird durch befristete Hauptmietverträge weiterhin in den Hotelbetrieb eingebunden bleiben.
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- Significant asset disposition may impact immediate property portfolio value
- Reduction in directly owned properties could affect future revenue potential
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Lead Real Estate expanded its partnership with Samurai Capital through a ¥5.3B transaction, strengthening its asset-light business model.
Lead Real Estate has executed a strategic transaction with Samurai Capital, selling two apartment hotels (Ent Terrace Akihabara and Ent Terrace Asakusa) and signing agreements to sell two condominium properties (Excelsior Shakujii-Koen and Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho). This
The transaction structure reveals Lead's asset-light development strategy, where they plan, develop, and sell properties while maintaining involvement through master lease contracts for the apartment hotels. This approach allows Lead to generate immediate capital returns while securing ongoing operational revenue streams – essentially monetizing both development expertise and property management capabilities.
What's particularly notable is the simultaneous memorandum of understanding for preferential negotiations on three additional hotel properties currently in development, indicating a strengthening relationship with Samurai Capital as a reliable institutional buyer. For a developer like Lead Real Estate, having a consistent capital partner streamlines the development-to-sale pipeline and potentially reduces marketing costs and sales uncertainty.
The properties themselves demonstrate Lead's diversified development approach across both short-term accommodation assets (the apartment hotels in prime Tokyo tourist districts) and traditional residential condominiums in family-friendly locations. The apartment hotels feature distinct positioning – Akihabara with space-saving bunk bed configurations appealing to groups, and Asakusa offering traditional Japanese-style accommodations – showing Lead's ability to develop targeted products for specific market segments.
TOKYO, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LRE) (“LRE” or “the Company”), a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties including single-family homes and condominiums across Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture and Sapporo, announced that it had entered into trust beneficiary right purchase agreements through a fund established by Samurai Capital Co., Ltd (“Samurai Capital”).
According to the agreement, Lead Real Estate has sold the long-term stay hotels “Ent Terrace Akihabara” and “Ent Terrace Asakusa” and concluded trust beneficiary right purchase agreements for two condominiums, “Excelsior Shakujii-Koen” and “Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho”, located in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, and Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in June 2025 to Samurai Capital.
Engagement with Samurai Capital: Background and Future Prospect
The engagement between the two companies began with the signing of a business alliance agreement dated May 30, 2024. In May of the same year, the first round of transactions was concluded with three real estate trust beneficiary interest purchase agreements worth over 4 billion yen.
This round of sales and agreements represents the second round of transactions, totaling approximately 5.3 billion yen.
To continue conducting transactions in the future, on June 30, 2025, the Company simultaneously concluded a memorandum of understanding regarding preferential negotiations for three long-term stay hotels that are currently scheduled for construction. The Company, through fixed-term master lease contracts, remains involved in the management phase of extended stay hotels after their planning, development, and sale to the owner. By providing integrated services from planning to operation, the Company aims to provide a one-stop service that maximizes customer satisfaction.
Extended Stay Hotel Property Overviews
ENT TERRACE AKIHABARA
An eight-room extended-style hotel, Ent Terrace Akihabara, located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is constructed from reinforced concrete and features nine floors above ground. It has a building area of 4,870 square feet and a land area of 874 square feet.
The space-saving rooms with bunk beds are apartment-style, featuring kitchens, and offer the perfect space for groups or families.
ENT TERRACE ASAKUSA
A nine-room extended-style hotel, Ent Terrace Asakusa, located in Taito, Tokyo, is constructed from reinforced concrete and features 10 floors above ground and a basement level. It has a building area of 8,719 square feet and a land area of 1,722 square feet.
Popular with families and children, the hotel offers both Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and Western-style rooms, as well as a private bath.
Condominium’s Property Overviews
EXCELSIOR SHAKUJII-KOEN
A 22-unit property, Excelsior Shakujii-Koen, located in Shakujii 2-Chome, Nerima, Tokyo, is made from reinforced concrete and has six floors above ground. It has a building area of 13,021 square feet and a land area of 4,430 square feet.
It is a 5-minute walk from Shakujii-Koen Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. This family-friendly residence is situated in a vibrant area that is undergoing redevelopment near the station.
EXCELSIOR YOKOHAMA ENOKICHO
A 30-unit property, Excelsior Yokohama Enokicho, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa, is made from reinforced concrete and has seven floors above ground. It has a building area of 18,955 square feet and a land area of 5,490 square feet.
It is a three-minute walk from Makita Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line. With Makita Park and both elementary and junior high schools within a six-minute walk, this residence is ideal for families.
About Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd is a Japanese developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums, across Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture and Sapporo. In addition, the Company operates hotels in Tokyo and leases apartment building units to individual customers in Japan and Dallas, Texas.
The Company’s mission is to serve its customers by offering stylish, safe, and luxurious living. The Company’s vision is to adopt the Kaizen (continuous improvement) approach to seek to improve its operations, and to leverage its nationally recognized, award-winning luxury homes and strong market position in the luxury residential property markets in Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sapporo to create a global transaction platform allowing access to prime Japanese condominiums as well as overseas condominiums, including those in the U.S. and Hong Kong.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.lead-real.co.jp/en/.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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