Newmark Arranges $203 Million Off-Market Sale of Mid-Atlantic Micro-Bay Industrial Portfolio

Rhea-AI Summary

Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK) arranged the off-market sale of a nearly 1.4 million‑square‑foot Mid‑Atlantic micro‑bay industrial portfolio to Silverman Group for $203 million on Jan. 6, 2026. The diversified portfolio includes about 50 buildings and 600 tenants across Maryland and Northern Virginia, targeting local distribution, light industrial and last‑mile logistics uses.

Newmark named deal leaders and noted the Mid‑Atlantic is a supply‑constrained, demographically dense corridor; its research cited industrial market stabilization in 3Q25 and national industrial sales volume up 11% YoY through 3Q25.

Positive

• $203M off‑market transaction arranged
• Portfolio size: ~1.4M sq ft
• ~50 buildings and 600 tenants (diversified cash flow)
• National industrial sales volume +11% YoY through 3Q25

Negative

• Industry context shows elevated vacancy levels, per Newmark Research

Key Figures

Portfolio sale value $203 million Off-market Mid-Atlantic micro-bay industrial portfolio sale arranged by Newmark

Portfolio size nearly 1.4 million square feet Micro-bay industrial portfolio across the Mid-Atlantic region

Building count approximately 50 buildings Number of individual assets in the sold portfolio

Tenant count 600 tenants Diversified tenant base across Maryland and Northern Virginia assets

Industrial sales growth 11% year-over-year National industrial sales volume increase through 3Q25

Market Reality Check

$17.58 Last Close

Volume Volume 890,055 is slightly below 20-day average of 1,017,676 ahead of this news. normal

Technical Price $17.53 is trading above 200-day MA at $14.94 and 11.62% below 52-week high of $19.835.

Peers on Argus

NMRK gained 3.3% pre-news while key real estate services peers like CWK (+6.42%), OPEN (+4.14%) and COMP (+3.33%) also traded higher, but no peers appeared in the momentum scanner and there were no same-day peer headlines, suggesting today’s portfolio sale is a more stock-specific catalyst.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 19	Advisory transaction	Positive	-1.2%	$386M Scholastic HQ sale-leaseback advised by Newmark.
Dec 17	Financing mandate	Positive	+0.7%	Arranged $630M refinancing for 830 Brickell office tower.
Dec 15	Geographic expansion	Positive	+0.6%	Launched Korean flagship office in Seoul to expand APAC reach.
Dec 08	Industry recognition	Positive	-2.3%	Named North America's Best Real Estate Adviser by Euromoney.
Dec 04	Leadership & strategy	Positive	-0.4%	Appointed new Global Head of Occupier Solutions with revenue targets.

Pattern Detected

Positive corporate news has often seen mixed or negative next-day moves, indicating a tendency for sell-the-news or muted reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, Newmark has reported several positive developments, including a $630 million refinancing of 830 Brickell, a $386 million sale-leaseback advisory for Scholastic, and global expansion with a new flagship office in Seoul. It was also named North America's Best Real Estate Adviser and appointed a new Global Head of Occupier Solutions with ambitions to exceed $2 billion in revenues from key service lines by 2029. Despite these constructive updates, price reactions have been mixed, framing today’s $203 million Mid-Atlantic industrial portfolio sale within an ongoing growth narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores Newmark’s role in U.S. industrial capital markets, arranging a $203 million off-market sale of a nearly 1.4 million-square-foot micro-bay portfolio with roughly 50 buildings and 600 tenants. It highlights institutional demand for small-bay and infill logistics assets in supply-constrained Mid-Atlantic markets. In context of earlier large financings and advisory wins, investors may track deal volume trends, industrial leasing strength, and the firm’s ability to secure repeat mandates as indicators of longer-term momentum.

Key Terms

micro-bay industrial technical

"sale of a nearly 1.4 million-square-foot micro-bay industrial portfolio"

Micro-bay industrial describes very small warehouse or light-industrial units—think of tiny storage bays or workshop spaces within a larger industrial building—designed for local distribution, small manufacturers, or e-commerce sellers. Investors care because these compact units can command higher rent per square foot, diversify tenant mixes, and respond quickly to last-mile delivery demand, much like how small retail kiosks can make better use of foot-traffic than large storefronts.

small-bay industrial technical

""Small-bay industrial has become one of the most resilient segments""

Small-bay industrial describes warehouse or light-industrial buildings subdivided into relatively small, self-contained units used by small manufacturers, workshops, showrooms, storage providers or last-mile delivery operators. Investors care because these properties typically attract many smaller tenants, can command higher rent per square foot and offer diversified, steady income — much like owning an apartment building with many tenants rather than a single large industrial space — but they often require more hands-on management and can have higher turnover.

last-mile logistics technical

"service-oriented and last-mile logistics uses."

Last-mile logistics is the final stage of getting a product from a local hub to the buyer’s hands, covering doorstep delivery, in-store pickup points, or locker drop-offs. It matters to investors because this short final leg often drives the highest delivery costs, affects customer satisfaction and repeat business, and can determine whether a seller scales profitably — like the last mile of a relay where performance can make or break the whole outcome.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged the $203 million off-market sale of a nearly 1.4 million-square-foot micro-bay industrial portfolio spanning the Mid-Atlantic region to Silverman Group. The highly diversified portfolio includes approximately 50 individual buildings and 600 tenants located across Maryland and Northern Virginia, one of the nation's most supply-constrained and demographically dense industrial corridors.

Managing Director Ben McCarty, Executive Managing Director Cris Abramson and Managing Director Nicholas Signor arranged the transaction on behalf of an unnamed group of private sellers. Senior Financial Analyst Henry Pleszkoch and Financial Analyst Sam Slater also supported the transaction.

"Small-bay industrial has become one of the most resilient segments of the U.S. industrial market, supported by fragmented ownership, diversified tenancy and consistent local demand," said Jack Fraker, President, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics, Capital Markets. "Well-assembled portfolios in core corridors like the Mid-Atlantic continue to attract institutional capital seeking durable income and downside protection."

The portfolio encompasses properties in Capitol Heights, Glen Burnie, Hyattsville, Laurel, Forestville, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Frederick, Beltsville, Greenbelt and Upper Marlboro, Maryland, as well as Fairfax, Manassas and Chantilly, Virginia. Collectively, the assets serve a broad tenant base focused on local and regional distribution, light industrial, service-oriented and last-mile logistics uses.

"This transaction highlights the growing depth of investor demand for well-located small-bay industrial assets, particularly in dense infill markets where replacement cost makes new construction cost-prohibitive," said McCarty. "The scale and diversification of this portfolio, combined with its proximity to population centers throughout the Mid-Atlantic, positioned it as a highly compelling opportunity in today's market."

According to Newmark Research, U.S. industrial market conditions stabilized in the third quarter of 2025, with leasing activity rebounding and capital markets momentum strengthening despite elevated vacancy levels. National industrial sales volume rose 11% year-over-year through 3Q25, supported by renewed investor interest in smaller-format and infill assets, which continue to benefit from constrained new supply and durable tenant demand.

About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $3.1 billion. As of September 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with over 8,500 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
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FAQ

What did Newmark announce on Jan. 6, 2026 regarding NMRK?

Newmark announced it arranged the off‑market sale of a Mid‑Atlantic micro‑bay industrial portfolio to Silverman Group for $203 million.

How large was the Mid‑Atlantic portfolio Newmark arranged to sell for NMRK?

The portfolio totals nearly 1.4 million square feet across about 50 buildings and 600 tenants.

Who bought the portfolio Newmark arranged and what markets does it cover?

Buyer: Silverman Group; markets covered include multiple locations in Maryland and Northern Virginia (e.g., Capitol Heights, Rockville, Fairfax, Chantilly).

Does the announcement state how the sale affects Newmark revenue or fees for NMRK?

The announcement says Newmark arranged the transaction but does not disclose any fee amounts or specific revenue impact.

What market context did Newmark cite alongside the $203M transaction?

Newmark Research noted U.S. industrial conditions stabilized in 3Q25 with leasing rebounding and sales volume up 11% YoY through 3Q25, despite elevated vacancy levels.