After a long cycle of real estate companies accessing the public markets, the past two years have seen an emerging trend of REITs going private using institutional private real estate equity capital. Leading private equity investors have funded many of these transactions and are increasingly focused on real estate, timber and related investments as an alternative asset class. In highly publicized deals such as Glenborough, Trizec, CarrAmerica, La Quinta, Bedford, Town & Country, Arden and CenterPoint, the world of private equity and real estate are increasingly converging, as the huge pools of private equity capital that have been formed in the US and abroad seek new sources of returns from real estate. 

At this half-day forum, you'll hear some dynamic perspectives on developments in the real estate sector and how these changes are impacting private equity investment strategies. Why are some investors raising real estate opportunity funds, while others are steering clear of real estate altogether? What are the keys to executing a successful investment strategy in this market? Anchored by distinguished real estate economist Ken Rosen, this program features a panel of bankers, private equity investors and real estate specialists who will lead us in a thoughtful discussion on how and why real estate has become an emerging industry focus for private equity capital.

For more information about this event, please call Rob Mills, (646) 822-3574.