- Newmark launched its European operations around a year ago, with a significant presence at Expo Real in Munich in October.
- Signed 70 brokers in Europe, with plans to expand further, leveraging success in France, UK, and other regions.
- European business now accounts for over 13% of total volume, with a strategic focus on building a diversified, integrated platform to serve global corporate clients.
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- Trustmark is actively recruiting talent in key growth markets such as Houston, Birmingham, Atlanta, and South Alabama to support organic expansion.
- Management emphasizes a balanced approach to growth, focusing on both organic talent acquisition and increased M&A activity, with a conservative stance.
- The company is interested in participating in M&A deals within the $1 billion to $5 billion size range, considering opportunities that create shareholder value.
- Recent discussions indicate an increase in M&A activity across the industry, with Trustmark positioning itself as a selective participant.
- Trustmark's geographic focus includes contiguous markets in the Southeast and Texas, with a strategic interest in high-growth regions like Northern Arkansas and Louisiana.
- The company maintains a cautious but open approach to M&A, emphasizing market conditions and strategic fit over aggressive expansion.
- The company is actively diversifying its portfolio geographically into Europe, with new originations expected by the end of 2025.
- KREF has closed on a B-Piece investment in a diversified pool of 34 low leverage, fixed-rate first mortgage loans across property types and geographies.
- Management highlighted the creation of more portfolio duration through CMBS investments, leveraging their K-Star platform, which is a rated special servicer.
- This strategic move aims to enhance risk-adjusted returns and create a more resilient, diversified investment portfolio.
- NYMT completed the full acquisition of Constructive on July 15, marking a milestone in expanding into residential business purpose loans.
- Constructive's origination of over $5.2 billion in loans across 48 states, with a focus on high-quality, diversified portfolio including 93% rental loans and 7% bridge loans.
- The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to EAD and will enhance recurring earnings and gain on sale income.
- Management emphasized the long-term growth potential of the platform, with plans to scale origination volume and expand geographic footprint, aiming for a 15% annual equity return.
- Achieved record revenue of $157 million in Q2 2025, up 10% YoY.
- Total originations reached a record $510 million, driven by digital channels, auto secured loans, and new branches.
- 17 new branches since September 2024, with 11 in new markets (California, Arizona, Louisiana), contributing significantly to growth.
- Expected to open 5-10 additional branches in the next 6 months, with positive early performance.
- Evercore announced the acquisition of Robey Warshaw, a leading U.K.-based advisory firm with a strong client franchise and relationships with major multinational companies in Europe.
- Robey Warshaw has advised on 7 of the 10 largest transactions in U.K. history, including notable deals like Banco Santander's $3.9 billion acquisition of TSB.
- The acquisition aims to enhance Evercore's capabilities, client relationships, and product offerings, especially in the U.K. and broader EMEA region.
- Robey Warshaw's business is highly complementary, with a focus on strategic advice and trusted relationships, which will be married with Evercore's extensive product set and sector expertise.
- Realty Income entered Poland in Q2 2025, marking its eighth European country, driven by Poland's status as the second fastest-growing GDP in Europe.
- Investments in Poland included distribution centers and industrial assets, such as Eko-Okna, a leading manufacturer, with initial yields around 7.3%.
- The company sees Poland as a strategic growth market due to its large population, GDP growth, and favorable property laws, with plans to build a transaction pipeline in the region.
- The expansion into Poland is part of broader European growth, leveraging lower euro borrowing costs (~120 basis points below U.S. debt costs) and a fragmented, less competitive landscape.
- European investments now represent 17% of annualized base rent, with continued focus on industrial and retail sectors, especially in Ireland and the UK retail parks.
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