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Activist Investor Acquires Stake in Empire State Realty Trust

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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Erez Asset Management, an activist investment firm based in New Rochelle, acquired a 5.8 percent stake in Empire State Realty Trust. Erez, which is managed by Bruce Schanzer, the former CEO of Cedar Realty Trust, has begun pressuring ESRT leadership to sell some or all of its 8 million-square-foot Manhattan portfolio.

From commercialobserver.com

Why it matters

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Erez believes that ESRT’s portfolio is undervalued, and the firm plans to discuss governance, corporate structure, and financial decisions with ESRT management and board members. ESRT, a real estate investment trust, has seen its shares lose nearly 60 percent of their value over the past two years.

From commercialobserver.com

Who's involved

  • Empire State Realty TrustThe real estate investment trust targeted by the activist acquisition.
  • Bruce SchanzerManager of the activist investment firm Erez Asset Management.
  • Empire State BuildingA major asset included in Empire State Realty Trust's portfolio.
  • New RochelleLocation of the headquarters for Erez Asset Management.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Empire State BuildingSpeculative

    The Empire State Building might be subject to ownership or sale discussions as part of the portfolio pressure.

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