Newmark Arranges Sale and Acquisition Financing of 1.38-Million-Square-Foot Shallow Bay Logistics Portfolio

Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK) arranged sale and acquisition financing for a 19-property, 1.38-million-square-foot shallow bay logistics portfolio across Dallas–Fort Worth, Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

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Newmark (Nasdaq: NMRK) arranged sale and acquisition financing for a 19-property, 1.38-million-square-foot shallow bay logistics portfolio across Dallas–Fort Worth, Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

A joint venture bought the portfolio from Mapletree for $207.5 million; Newmark secured a $150.9 million loan from Wells Fargo for the buyer. Portfolio occupancy is over 94% leased with average building size 72,614 sq ft.

Positive

• Transaction value of $207.5 million
• $150.9 million acquisition loan secured from Wells Fargo
• 1.38 million sq ft across 19 logistics properties
• Portfolio occupancy > 94% leased with average building size 72,614 sq ft

Negative

• Concentration risk: 13 of 19 properties located in Dallas–Fort Worth
• Loan represents a majority of purchase financing: $150.9M vs purchase price $207.5M

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On May 5, the day this news came out, NMRK closed 4.41% above the previous close.

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Key Figures

Portfolio size: 19 properties Portfolio area: 1.38 million square feet Sale price: $207.5 million +5 more

Portfolio size

19 properties

Shallow bay logistics portfolio across four U.S. metros

Portfolio area

1.38 million square feet

Shallow bay logistics portfolio

Sale price

$207.5 million

Acquisition of 19-property logistics portfolio

Acquisition loan

$150.9 million

Loan from Wells Fargo to buyer

Average building size

72,614 square feet

Average per property in the portfolio

Leased percentage

over 94% leased

Occupancy across the portfolio

Industrial sales growth

12% year-over-year

U.S. industrial sales in Q4 2025

DFW properties

13 properties

Dallas-Fort Worth share of the portfolio

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Key Terms

shallow bay logistics, acquisition financing

2 terms

shallow bay logistics technical

"1.38-million-square-foot shallow bay logistics portfolio located across the Dallas-Fort Worth"

Shallow bay logistics describes the planning and operations for moving goods in and out of coastal areas where water is not deep enough for large ships, so smaller vessels, barges, or transshipment are used and schedules must account for tides and limited docking space. For investors, it matters because these constraints can increase transportation costs, slow delivery times, and require specialized infrastructure or equipment—like using a neighborhood of small streets instead of a highway—which affects margins, capacity and the value of related ports or shipping businesses.

acquisition financing financial

"arranged the sale and acquisition financing of a 19-property, 1.38-million-square-foot"

Acquisition financing is the money a buyer uses to pay for another company, typically drawn from cash on hand, new loans, or by selling new shares. Think of it like choosing between a mortgage, a personal loan, or crowdfunding to buy a house; each choice affects monthly costs, ownership stakes and long-term risk. Investors watch these choices because they change a buyer’s debt load, interest costs, and potential share dilution, all of which influence future returns and company stability.

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DALLAS, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged the sale and acquisition financing of a 19-property, 1.38-million-square-foot shallow bay logistics portfolio located across the Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis metro areas. A joint venture between a global asset manager and Dalfen Industrial acquired the assets from Mapletree Investments for $207.5 million.

Newmark President, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics Capital Markets Jack Fraker, Senior Managing Director Dom Espinosa and Associate Travis McEldowney advised the seller, in cooperation with Executive Vice Chairman Terry Coyne and Vice Chairmen Melissa Copley and Bert Sanders. Co-President, Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub, Vice Chairman Christopher Kramer, Managing Director Chris Lozinak and Associate Director Dan Axelson secured a $150.9 million loan from Wells Fargo on behalf of the buyer.

"This transaction highlights the strong appetite for prime logistics properties across key U.S. markets," said Fraker. "By connecting a high-quality, well-leased set of assets with investors seeking strategic, in-demand locations, we were able to deliver a seamless transaction that advances Mapletree's U.S. strategy while meeting the acquisition goals of the buyer."

The portfolio includes 13 properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, four in the Chicago metro, one in Cincinnati and one in Indianapolis, with an average building size of 72,614 square feet. The properties are over 94% leased, feature clear heights ranging up to 28' and offer versatile loading configurations, catering to a range of logistics and distribution needs.

According to Newmark Research, U.S. industrial sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased 12% year-over-year, with transaction volume rising sequentially each quarter. Fourth-quarter activity registered the highest volume since 2022, reflecting continued investor demand for well-leased, strategically positioned industrial properties.

Vice Chairmen and Co-Heads of Texas Industrial Capital Markets Dustin Volz and Stephen Bailey and Managing Director Zach Riebe also assisted in the transaction.

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 March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.

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What did Newmark announce about the NMRK-arranged sale on May 5, 2026?

Newmark arranged sale and financing for a 19-property, 1.38-million-square-foot logistics portfolio. According to Newmark, the assets sold for $207.5 million and a $150.9 million Wells Fargo loan was placed to support the buyer.

How much financing did Newmark secure for the buyer of the NMRK-arranged portfolio?

Newmark secured a $150.9 million loan from Wells Fargo on behalf of the buyer. According to Newmark, that loan financed a substantial portion of the $207.5 million acquisition price for the 19-property portfolio.

What are the portfolio metrics for the logistics assets in the NMRK transaction?

The portfolio comprises 19 properties totaling 1.38 million sq ft with an average building size of 72,614 sq ft. According to Newmark, the assets are over 94% leased and include clear heights up to 28 feet.

Which markets are included in the Newmark-arranged NMRK transaction?

The portfolio spans Dallas–Fort Worth, Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis metro areas. According to Newmark, 13 properties are in Dallas–Fort Worth, four in Chicago, one in Cincinnati and one in Indianapolis.

Who bought the shallow bay logistics portfolio in the NMRK transaction?

A joint venture between a global asset manager and Dalfen Industrial acquired the portfolio. According to Newmark, the JV purchased the assets from Mapletree for $207.5 million on May 5, 2026.