Recently Announced Transactions | 2025 Week 36

9.4.25 | This week we recognized 2 capital-related transactions with (deal size not disclosed/available)

Deal Size ($Bn USD)Capital Related Transactions
N/AYugo Accelerates U.S. Expansion Acquiring Leading Student Housing Operator Campus Advantage
N/ASL Green, ESRT, Blackstone Eye Potential Paramount Group Sale
N/ATotal

 

Additionally, we recognized 3 leadership changes within the industry.

 


 

Summary of Transaction Headlines

Business Wire |Yugo Accelerates U.S. Expansion Acquiring Leading Student Housing Operator Campus Advantage

Yugo, the first global student housing brand and operator, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Campus Advantage, an industry-leading student housing property management business and real estate investment management firm in the U.S. This acquisition ignites Yugo’s brand power and a new movement to transform its impact on the student housing sector. It reinforces Yugo’s commitment to delivering performance, value, and opportunity to property owners and clients.

Commercial Observer |SL Green, ESRT, Blackstone Eye Potential Paramount Group Sale

Some high-profile bidders are vying to acquire a major office owner in New York City. Paramount Group, which owns or manages
13.8 Million Square Feet across its portfolio, announced in May that it was “exploring strategic alternatives for its business,” which could mean a direct sale of the company. Paramount said it has hired Bank of America as its financial adviser for the deal.

Business Wire |Landmark Dividend Appoints Clay Gregory as Chief Strategy Officer

Landmark Dividend LLC (“Landmark”) announced the appointment of Clay Gregory as Chief Strategy Officer, effective August 25, 2025. Gregory joins Landmark from DigitalBridge (NYSE: DBRG), where he served as a Principal on the investment management team. His appointment marks a strategic milestone as Landmark continues to expand its platform and build on the strong momentum created through recent years of partnership-led growth.

Business Wire |UDR Announces Departure of Joe Fisher as President and Chief Investment Officer

UDR, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, announced that Joe Fisher has stepped down from his positions as President and Chief Investment Officer effective as of the close of business on September 2, 2025. As part of the separation agreement, Mr. Fisher has agreed to provide transition assistance through December 31, 2025.

PR Newswire |RedPeak Welcomes Josh Foley as New Chief Executive Officer

RedPeak, Denver’s premier multifamily owner, developer, and manager, is pleased to announce Josh Foley as its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national search to find the company’s next leader. The search was led by RedPeak’s Managing Board in collaboration with Ferguson Partners. The appointment marks a pivotal transition as Mark Windhager, RedPeak’s CEO and Co-Founder, steps into retirement after 25 years of building the company from the ground up.

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