Equity Residential Acquires 11 Apartment Properties from Blackstone in $964 Million Deal

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Equity Residential has agreed to acquire 11 apartment properties from Blackstone Real Estate, including properties from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Blackstone Real Estate Partners, and Blackstone Property Partners, for approximately $964 million. The transactions, which are subject to customary closing conditions, are expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. The properties, located in Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Denver, total 3,572 apartment units and are on average eight years old.

Key Takeaways:

  • Equity Residential is acquiring 11 apartment properties from Blackstone Real Estate for approximately $964 million, marking a significant expansion of its presence in growth markets.
  • The properties, located in Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Denver, total 3,572 apartment units and are on average eight years old, making them attractive to Equity Residential's higher end renter demographic.
  • The acquisition accelerates Equity Residential's growth in its expansion markets, with a focus on creating communities where people thrive.
  • The portfolio consists of four properties with 1,357 apartment units in Atlanta, four properties with 1,237 apartment units in Dallas/Ft. Worth, and three properties with 978 apartment units in Denver.
  • Equity Residential expects to unlock additional opportunities and value with these properties through its industry-leading operating platform.
  • The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.

Statistics:

  • The acquisition price of approximately $964 million represents a significant investment by Equity Residential in its expansion markets.
  • The 11 properties acquired include 3,572 apartment units, with an average age of eight years.
  • The portfolio consists of 1,357 apartment units in Atlanta, 1,237 apartment units in Dallas/Ft. Worth, and 978 apartment units in Denver.
  • Equity Residential owns or has investments in 299 properties with 79,738 apartment units, with an established presence in several major markets.

Sources:

  • Business Wire: "Equity Residential Announces Agreement to Acquire 11 Apartment Properties from Blackstone for $964 Million"
  • Equity Residential Investor Relations: "Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release"
  • Blackstone Real Estate Investor Presentation: "Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc."
  • Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) Investor Presentation: "Blackstone Real Estate Debt Business"