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Serving global markets for over 30 years, GE Capital Real Estate is a leading global commercial real estate investment company. We are a unit of General Electric (NYSE: GE). Few institutions have the strength, industry knowledge and global reach of GE.
GE Capital Real Estate's assets are approximately $84 billion, as of September 27, 2009. We have debt and equity activities in North America, Europe and Asia and we are currently launching a global investment management unit. Our activities include direct property acquisition, joint venture partnerships and debt financing. Asset classes include office, multifamily, retail, industrial and hospitality.
In the near term, investment management and debt programs are areas of particular focus.
Relationship Business
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At GE Capital Real Estate, we are committed to maintaining strong relationships with our tenants. Our tenant survey program allows us to understand what’s important to them to better serve their needs. The surveys are conducted annually around the globe and the feedback helps us to continually improve the way we operate.
- GE Capital Real Estate uses Lean Six Sigma tools to simplify processes based on customer feedback, making us faster and more responsive to their needs.
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Long-term Player
| 1950s |
Completes first real estate transaction |
| 1972 |
Formally establishes GE Capital Real Estate in US |
| 1986 |
Enters UK market |
| 1990s |
Enters Canada, Nordic region, France, Japan and Mexico
Continues global expansion into Western and Central Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand |
| 2000 |
With US $21 billion in total assets, establishes position as one of the largest global
participants in the industry |
| 2004 |
Acquires Haslemere, a European property investment company
Acquires Sophia, the 4th largest public real estate company in France
Acquires Benchmark Group, PLC, a London property investment firm |
| 2005 |
Enters India through joint venture with Ascendas |
| 2006 |
Fund investment in China
Acquires Arden Realty, a leading US REIT, for $4.8 billion
First investment in Singapore for $75 million |
| 2008 |
Completes acquisition of Merrill Lynch Capital Real Estate
Begins to refocus company to meet changing market and customer needs
Launches Investment Management business |
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Global Leader
- $81.5 billion total assets
- - 58% debt and 42% equity
- 11,400 properties owned or financed worldwide
- 3,000 equity
- 4,500 core real estate debt
- 3,900 mid market real estate debt
- ~160 million square feet of global real estate owned1
- 5,000 customer relationships with real estate investors, developers and brokers
- 35,000 tenants
- 1,950 professionals across 31 markets
- 230 risk amangers and 650 in global asset management
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1 Excludes multifamily, hotel and parking
updated March 15, 2010
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Overview