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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT deepens Europe portfolio with accretive acquisition of six prime logistics assets in Spain for S$185.4 million
Strengthens CLAR’s logistics footprint with entry into Madrid and Barcelona, Spain’s deepest and largest logistics markets
27 Feb 2026
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Located in Torrejón de Ardoz, the two Grade A logistics assets in Madrid are about 20 minutes from the city centre and less than 15 minutes from the international airport.
Singapore, 27 February 2026 – CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) has deepened its presence in Europe with its first acquisition of a prime logistics portfolio (the Portfolio) in Spain for a total gross purchase consideration of approximately S$185.4 million (€124.0 million)1. The Portfolio comprises two Grade A logistics assets in Madrid, Spain’s capital, and four Grade A logistics properties in Barcelona, Spain’s second largest city.
The acquisition is expected to be distribution per unit (DPU)-accretive for CLAR on a pro forma basis and will further enhance CLAR’s stable income stream. Assuming the acquisition was completed on 1 January 2025, the DPU accretion is expected to be approximately 0.014 Singapore cents or 0.1%2. The first-year net property income (NPI) yield3 of the acquisition is expected to be 6.3% pre-transaction costs and 6.5% post-transaction costs.
Our first acquisition in Spain deepens CLAR’s presence in the United Kingdom (UK)/Europe and enhances the scale, quality and geographic diversification of our logistics portfolio. CLAR’s logistics assets now span five countries with a total value of approximately S$4.7 billion4. The acquisition aligns with our disciplined investment strategy of acquiring modern, well-located assets in developed markets with healthy fundamentals. The six prime Grade A assets are situated along major highways and primary transport corridors with superior accessibility, and are fully occupied by reputable companies, underscoring the quality of the portfolio.
- Mr William Tay, CEO and Executive Director of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT Management Limited (the Manager)
With the acquisition, CLAR’s logistics portfolio across Singapore, Australia, the United States, and the UK/Europe, accounts for approximately 26% of the total portfolio value of S$18.5 billion4, an increase from 24% as at 31 December 2025.
Spain’s strategic location and good infrastructure serve as a gateway to Europe. Major ports in the cities of Barcelona, Valencia, and Algeciras provide access between Europe, North Africa and Latin America, while Spain’s well-developed road and rail network supports growing international freight and port traffic5. Spain’s central geographic position between Latin America and Asia, coupled with increasing flight connections is key to Madrid’s consolidation as an international air cargo hub5.
Two of the properties are second ring assets in Madrid, along the prime A-2 highway connecting Madrid and Barcelona. Located in Torrejón de Ardoz, they are about 20 minutes from the city centre and less than 15 minutes from Madrid’s international airport. The remaining four properties are third ring assets in Barcelona’s Catalonia submarket in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu. They are situated five minutes from the AP-7 motorway, which is a key transport artery along the Mediterranean coast of Spain, and within an hour from Barcelona’s airport and the French border.
The six logistics properties have a total gross floor area (GFA) of 98,825 square metres (sq m) and feature modern specifications such as clear ceiling heights ranging from 10 to 13 metres, superior dock provision and truck yards. As at 1 January 2026, the Portfolio is fully occupied with a long weighted average lease to expiry (WALE) of 9.1 years which will provide stable income streams. With the acquisition, CLAR’s UK/Europe portfolio WALE has extended to 5.3 years from 5.0 years on a pro forma basis6. The current leases in the Portfolio have index-linked annual rental adjustments. Most tenants are renowned and well-established multinational corporations from industries such as retail, fashion, food & groceries, electronics as well as transportation & logistics.
Details of the acquisition
CLAR, through Ascendas REIT (Europe Sub 5) S.A. and Mona Lisa Sant Feliu S.L., has entered into sales and purchase agreements with unrelated third parties, Mona Lisa Holdco (Spain), B.V. and Thunder (Spain) Propco III, S.L.U., and has completed the acquisition of the Portfolio.
The total gross purchase consideration of approximately S$185.4 million (€124.0 million) was negotiated on a willing-buyer and willing-seller basis and is payable in cash. It is a 5.9% discount to the independent market valuation7 of the Portfolio of S$197.0 million (€131.7 million) as at 31 October 2025.
CLAR is expected to incur an estimated total investment cost of S$181.0 million (€121.0 million) (Total Investment Cost) comprising the gross purchase consideration of S$185.4 million (€124.0 million), the acquisition fee payable to the Manager of approximately S$1.9 million (€1.2 million) (being 1% of the total gross purchase consideration), and other transaction-related fees less certain adjustments.
The Total Investment Cost has been financed through a combination of internal resources and/or existing debt facilities.
Following the acquisition, CLAR’s aggregate leverage is expected to increase marginally to 39.1% from 39.0% as at 31 December 2025 on a pro forma basis.
Properties in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu (Barcelona)
