FINLAND - The Carlyle Group makes first real estate investment in Finland

The Carlyle Group has made its first investment in Finland by acquiring four buildings in Helsinki from the pension fund of Finnish Broadcasting company, YLE. Carlyle Europe Real Estate Partners has acquired a portfolio of three properties located north of Helsinki CBD, and one property in the suburbs of Espoo, just outside of the city. The total space of the portfolio is approximately 35,800 m², consisting mainly of office space as well as showrooms and storage.