Davis Achieves Milestone with $267M Portfolio Sale to Hines

Deal News | May 29, 2025 | Davis Cos/The

Davis Achieves Milestone with $267M Portfolio Sale to Hines

Davis Companies, a Boston-based real estate firm, has successfully sold a 2.5 million square foot industrial portfolio to Hines Global Income Trust (HGIT) for $267.2 million. The portfolio comprises four industrial properties located in Savannah, Georgia, and Wilmington, Massachusetts. The transaction underscores Davis’s focus on high-demand markets and its ability to develop and reposition high-performing assets. Notably, the Savannah properties were part of the Georgia International Trade Center, a large industrial park developed in partnership with Stonemont Financial Group. Hines, a leading global investment manager with extensive industrial holdings in the U.S., acquired these assets as part of its strategic expansion, further strengthening its portfolio. The properties are well-located near major transportation hubs, thereby enhancing their strategic significance for logistics and distribution operations. In Wilmington, the Upton Crossing facilities were 81% leased at the time of sale, hosting prominent tenants like Zoll Medical Corp.

Sectors

  • Real Estate
  • Industrial Real Estate

Geography

  • United States – The sale involves properties located in Savannah, Georgia, and Wilmington, Massachusetts, highlighting significant U.S. markets.
  • Georgia – The Georgia properties are part of the Georgia International Trade Center, serving the Savannah logistics hub.
  • Massachusetts – The sold properties in Wilmington contribute to the Greater Boston industrial market, a key area for commercial real estate.

Industry

  • Real Estate – The transaction involves the sale of industrial properties, which are a significant component of the real estate industry.
  • Industrial Real Estate – The properties involved are industrial in nature, focusing on logistics and distribution facilities.

Financials

  • 267.2 million – Total sale price for the industrial portfolio.
  • 194.4 million – Portion of the sale price attributed to the Georgia International Trade Center facilities.
  • 72.8 million – Portion of the sale price attributed to the Upton Crossing Industrial Park in Wilmington.
  • 73 million – Specific acquisition price for the Upton Crossing properties.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Davis CompaniesSellerCompanyA Boston-based real estate investment and development firm responsible for selling the industrial portfolio.
Hines Global Income Trust (HGIT)BuyerCompanyThe real estate investment trust that acquired the industrial portfolio from Davis.
Stonemont Financial GroupDevelopment PartnerCompanyPartnered with Davis to develop the Georgia International Trade Center.
Ryan Wood and Tom GriggsAcquisition LeadsPeopleManaging Directors at Hines responsible for leading the acquisition.
Eastdil Capital MarketsBrokerCompanyThe firm that brokered the sale of the Upton Crossing properties.