Global Vision secures €4.5 million refinancing for Oradea retail project

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Global Vision Investment Fund (GVIF) has signed a €4.5 million refinancing agreement with Raiffeisen Bank Romania for its retail project in Oradea. The development is anchored by Atac by Auchan under a long-term lease agreement and has earmarked landbank for a planned retail gallery.

This transaction marks a step in diversifying GVIF's financing sources and expanding its investment portfolio, reaffirming the fund's vision focused on quality assets, robust partners, and reputable financial institutions.

"This financing represents the final step in consolidating an investment that aligns with our policy of investing only in quality assets with long-term lease agreements. Thus, ensuring a portfolio with granular exposure and above benchmark yields, resilient to both real estate market cycles and economic cycles," stated Sorin Preda, CEO and Founder Global Vision.

For this deal, Global Vision received legal assistance from Filip & Company.

GVIF continues its investment expansion, with a current project pipeline exceeding €100 million in various development stages. These include assets from the retail, industrial-logistics, data centre, office, and residential segments. The production facility for Diehl Aviation and Corner Office Building, developments worth over €30 million that are becoming landmarks in their respective market segments are the most recent announced projects.

The platform maintains its growth strategy, aiming in the coming years to reach a cumulative portfolio of up to €1 billion through acquisitions, developments, conversions, and expansions.

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