Shaftesbury Capital PLC

Today, Shaftesbury Capital is pleased to announce it has formed a strategic long-term partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management [NBIM], with NBIM making a 25% investment in the Covent Garden estate.   Read more here: https://bit.ly/41M4wY2 Ian Hawksworth, Chief Executive of Shaftesbury Capital, said: “We are pleased to announce the formation of a £2.7 billion long-term, strategic partnership with NBIM. This investment by a leading global real estate investor demonstrates the quality of our portfolio. This partnership brings together two long-term investors who have a shared confidence in and ambitions for the growth prospects of the Covent Garden estate and the West End.”

The 2024 Annual Report by Shaftesbury Capital PLC is now available to read here - https://bit.ly/43ToYF6

Over 100 brightly coloured, large-scale egg sculptures arrived in Covent Garden today ahead of the London-wide Big Egg Hunt, taking place from Monday 24th March to 27th April.   Decorated by a variety of leading artists, the eggs will be part of a free public art exhibition allowing visitors to ‘collect the eggs’ via an app and redeem prizes along the way. The activity is in support of Asian Wildlife Charity, Elephant Family and once the trail is finished, all eggs will be auctioned off to raise vital funds for conservation.   Stay tuned for more information on sculptures arriving across Covent Garden and Carnaby Street this spring.  Photo credit: Doug Peters/PA Media Assignments. #CoventGarden #ElephantFamily #LondonEggHunt

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Shaftesbury Capital is honoured to last week feature as one of the top performers for women in leadership, awarded by FTSE Women Leaders Review. #InternationalWomensDay #ShaftesburyCapital

We’re proud to welcome TALA founder Grace Beverley on signing a new Carnaby Street flagship store, marking her “dream come true”   Founded in 2019, the digital-first brand has chosen Carnaby Street as the home to the first TALA flagship store, which is due to open this Spring. The announcement is recognition of how important physical retail is for digitally native brands, and Carnaby Street’s unique ability to attract leading innovators, creating a high quality, exciting offer for its international audience.   Read more here https://lnkd.in/eQg97vGd

Shaftesbury Capital PLC this morning announced the full year results for 2024 with headlines including:   - EPRA NTA up 5.2% to 200p per share - Portfolio valuation increased by 4.5% lfl to £5.0bn - 473 leasing transactions, £48.7m contracted rent, 9% ahead of Dec 2023 ERV  - 8% lfl growth in annualised gross income to £203m and 7.7% lfl growth in ERV to £251m - High occupancy: 2.6% of ERV available to let - Strong balance sheet; £560m liquidity and EPRA LTV of 27%   To read the full press release, presentation and watch the webcast, visit our website – https://bit.ly/4hX9fNb

Carnaby Street was treated to a royal visit from Their Majesties earlier today.    His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen made their way into Kingly Court on their visit, where they were greeted by excited crowds before visiting popular Soho restaurants, Darjeeling Express and Imad’s Syrian Kitchen. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eFP3BzAX

Shaftesbury Capital is excited to welcome a world-first beauty and accessories boutique from Italian luxury and lifestyle brand DOLCE&GABBANA, now open in Covent Garden’s Market Building. Read the full press release for more information –  https://bit.ly/3X77Pr5 #CoventGarden #RetailNews #NewOpening

Last weekend saw the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia take place in London’s West End, with Chinatown at the heart of the festivities. From an iconic parade, stage show performances and street Lion dances, watch our event overview and welcome 2025, the Year of the Snake. #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #ChinatownLondon London Chinatown Chinese Association

Kung Hei Fat Choy 🧧🎊🐍 In celebration of the Year of the Snake, join us for the largest Lunar New Year festivities outside of Asia in Chinatown London.   Kickstarting festivities between 11am – 5pm on 1st February, discover lion dance performances throughout the streets of Chinatown. On Sunday 2nd February from 10am, experience the Chinese New Year Parade with the route starting at Trafalgar Square, organised by the London Chinatown Chinese Association.