Simpson Thacher Represents Blackstone in its $1.43 Billion Acquisition of EDT Retail Portfolio of 46 U.S. Retail Shopping Centers
01.11.12
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The Firm is representing affiliates of The Blackstone Group (“Blackstone”) in connection with its acquisition from affiliates of Elbit Imaging Ltd. of a portfolio of 46 retail shopping centers in the United States, comprising approximately 10.6 million square feet of space in 20 states for $1.43 billion, including the assumption of at least $945 million in debt. In connection with the execution of the purchase agreement, Blackstone entered into a joint venture with affiliates of DDR Corp. (“DDR”) to acquire the properties. Blackstone will own 95% of the joint venture and DDR will own 5% of the joint venture. DDR will also be making a $150 million preferred equity investment in the joint venture.
The Simpson Thacher attorneys who worked on this transaction include: Sas Mehrara, Erik Quarfordt, Alison Ando, Patrick Dowd, Frank Giovinazzo, David Gross, Justin Vilinsky, Samuel Charlton and Frank Mangiatordi (Real Estate); John Hart, Jonathan Goldstein and Devin Heckman (Tax); and Jeanne Annarumma (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits).