SkyREM refinances 2.5M SF industrial portfolio with $170M loan

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JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $170 million financing for the SkyREM Industrial Portfolio, comprising 10 buildings of industrial and warehouse distribution assets across multiple U.S. regions. The portfolio, totaling 2.5 million square feet, is located in South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Georgia, Iowa, and Pennsylvania.

The fixed-rate, five-year loan was secured through Apollo. The properties boast a 99% occupancy rate with 15 diverse tenants from various industries including technology, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, aerospace, and government. Tenants have an average tenure of approximately 8 years, with histories ranging from 1 to 20+ years.

Despite a national slowdown in industrial leasing post-pandemic, the Logistics & Parcel Delivery sector showed strong performance, particularly in New Jersey, where Q3 2024 recorded the second-highest leasing volume ever at 14 million square feet.

Positive

• Portfolio is 99% leased with diverse tenant base
• Strong tenant retention with average 8-year tenure
• Properties located in markets with positive growth trends
• Q3 2024 showed strong leasing performance in key markets

Negative

• National pullback in industrial leasing from pandemic highs

JLL Capital Markets arranges financing for a 10-building collection of industrial and warehouse distribution assets

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Capital Markets announced today it has arranged $170 million in financing for the SkyREM Industrial Portfolio, a 10-building collection of primarily industrial and warehouse distribution assets located across the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States.

JLL represented the borrower, SkyREM, to secure the fixed-rate, five-year loan through Apollo.

Totalling approximately 2.5 million square feet, the portfolio is spread across highly sought-after markets in South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Georgia, Iowa and Pennsylvania. These areas benefit from strong labor markets, low unemployment rates and positive population growth trends.

At closing, the properties were 99% leased to 15 diverse tenants across a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, aerospace and government. Many tenants have long histories at the properties, ranging from 1 to 20+ years, with an average tenure of approximately 8 years.

The JLL Debt Advisory team included Managing Director Peter Rotchford, Senior Director Lucas Borges Executive Managing Director Riaz Cassum and Senior Managing Director Steven Binswanger.

"We are thrilled to expand and diversify our lending partnerships with such a trusted institution like Apollo.  We want to thank the JLL team for facilitating the multi asset financing and look forward to working with them on many more transactions in the future," said Alex Dembitzer, Founder of SkyREM.

Despite a national pullback in industrial leasing since the pandemic highs, the Logistics & Parcel Delivery industry was a top performer in the sector this year, driven in large part by increased Asian 3PL demand. In New Jersey, leasing volume in Q3 2024 came in at the second greatest level of all time, tallying 14 million square feet.

JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization. The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

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About SkyREM, LLC

SkyREM, with offices in Philadelphia and in New York City, is a privately funded and managed real estate company which owns and operates a large, diversified portfolio of properties in the United States. As a principal for its own account, Sky is actively acquiring throughout the United States. To learn more about SkyREM please contact Marc Civitillo or James Pancetti at 212-888-6920, or visit www.skyrem.com. 

About JLL
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500^® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 111,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY^SM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

Contact: Grace Lewis, JLL PR
Email: grace.lewis@jll.com

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FAQ

What is the size and value of the SkyREM industrial portfolio refinancing arranged by JLL?

JLL arranged a $170 million financing for SkyREM's 2.5 million square foot industrial portfolio consisting of 10 buildings.

What is the current occupancy rate of the SkyREM portfolio financed through JLL?

The portfolio has a 99% occupancy rate with 15 diverse tenants across various industries.

What are the terms of the JLL-arranged financing for SkyREM's industrial portfolio?

The financing is a fixed-rate, five-year loan secured through Apollo.

How did industrial leasing perform in New Jersey during Q3 2024 according to JLL?

New Jersey recorded its second-highest leasing volume ever in Q3 2024 with 14 million square feet.

What is the average tenant tenure in the SkyREM portfolio financed by JLL?

The average tenant tenure is approximately 8 years, with histories ranging from 1 to 20+ years.