FOCUS Estate Fund, an established European real estate asset management company, is pleased to announce the successful closing of a new senior financing facility of €10.5 million with Bank Pekao S.A. The financing will support the Trilogy portfolio of mid-sized retail properties in southern Poland, comprising Sosnowiec Plaza, Ruda Śląska Plaza and Rybnik Plaza.
The Trilogy portfolio consists of three well-established shopping and entertainment destinations located in key urban markets around the Katowice metropolitan area. These centres serve local communities with a mix of retail, dining, services and entertainment offerings and together represent approximately 46,000 sqm of gross leasable area (GLA).
Sosnowiec Plaza, located in the heart of Sosnowiec, is a modern retail hub featuring a diverse tenant mix and convenient access to public transport. Ruda Śląska Plaza serves as a central shopping destination in Ruda Śląska, combining retail, services and entertainment on two levels. Rybnik Plaza is a well-positioned centre in the city of Rybnik, offering fashion, leisure and family-oriented amenities.
The new senior financing with Bank Pekao demonstrates continued confidence in Focus Estate Fund’s investment strategy and operational approach. The transaction enhances the Fund’s capital structure and provides long-term stability for the Trilogy assets.
Daniel Borkowski, Real Estate Finance Manager at Bank Pekao’s SME Investment Project Finance Office, said: “Our continued cooperation with FOCUS Estate Fund in financing the Trilogy portfolio is a natural next step in the relationship initiated with the previous projects. The new facility confirms our confidence both in the quality of the assets and in the Fund’s experienced management team. Well-established regional centres with stable cash flows and a proactive asset management approach align well with our commercial real estate financing strategy. We are pleased to further support the portfolio’s development within a long-term, partnership-based framework.”
Maxim Shkolnick, General Partner at FOCUS Estate Fund, commented: “In today’s dynamic market environment, maintaining strong and trusted banking relationships is essential. We are grateful to Bank Pekao for their confidence and constructive cooperation throughout this process. This transaction reflects not only our disciplined approach to capital management but also the collaborative efforts of all parties involved. It positions the Trilogy portfolio for continued stability and long-term growth, while allowing us to remain focused on delivering value to our tenants and the local communities we serve.”
