H.I.G. Capital Expands Logistics Portfolio in France
Deal News | Apr 09, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $68 billion under management, has announced the acquisition of a strategically located logistics portfolio in Paris and Lyon, France. The acquisition, carried out by an affiliate of H.I.G. Realty, includes two fully leased logistics assets that cover six properties and approximately 50,000 square meters of space. These assets offer direct access to major highways and airports. The firm aims to enhance these properties to meet grade-A standards, aligning with its strategy for urban logistics expansion. Riccardo Dallolio, Managing Director and Head of H.I.G. Realty in Europe, and Jérôme Fouillé, also a Managing Director at H.I.G. Realty, both commented on the resilience and attractiveness of last-mile logistics, particularly in supply-constrained markets like Paris and Lyon. H.I.G. Capital, founded in 1993, operates globally with various investment strategies in equity, debt, real estate, and infrastructure.
Sectors
- Real Estate
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Private Equity
Geography
- France – Primary location of the acquired logistics assets in Paris and Lyon.
- Europe – H.I.G. Realty is expanding its presence within the European logistics market.
- United States – H.I.G. Capital's headquarters and base of operations, impacting their international investment strategy.
Industry
- Real Estate – Involves the acquisition and management of logistics properties to enhance investment portfolios.
- Logistics and Supply Chain – Focuses on last-mile logistics assets which are strategically important for supply chain efficiency in key urban areas.
- Private Equity – Relates to H.I.G. Capital's acquisition strategy and portfolio management as a global investment firm.
Financials
- $68 billion – The total capital under management by H.I.G. Capital.
- $53 billion – Combined sales of more than 100 companies in H.I.G.'s current portfolio.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.I.G. Capital | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | A leading global alternative investment firm that recently expanded its logistics portfolio in France. |
| Riccardo Dallolio | Managing Director, Head of H.I.G. Realty Europe | Person | Responsible for directing H.I.G. Realty's investments in Europe. |
| Jérôme Fouillé | Managing Director at H.I.G. Realty | Person | Involved in managing and expanding H.I.G.'s logistics investments in France. |