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Joint Venture Expected to Add More Than 100 Oakwood\u00ae <\/sup>Properties Globally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mr. Hiew Yoon Khong (left), Group CEO, Mapletree Investments Pte, Ltd. and Mr. Howard Ruby (right), Oakwood Worldwide Chairman, Founder and CEO, mark the start of their joint venture to expand the number of Oakwood\u00e2\u00a0<\/sup>serviced apartments around the world.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE, April 30, 2014 \u2013<\/strong> Oakwood Worldwide<\/a>\u00ae and Mapletree Group<\/a> have signed a corporate and serviced apartment joint venture that aims to open more than 100 new properties around the world over the next five years. Mapletree will acquire a 49 percent stake in Oakwood Asia Pacific Pte, Ltd. (\u201cOAP\u201d), Oakwood Worldwide\u2019s serviced apartment business in Asia, and will target acquiring and developing some US$4 billion worth of corporate and serviced apartment assets within Asia, Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint venture will draw on Mapletree\u2019s expertise in Asia and Oakwood Worldwide\u2019s strengths in Europe and North America to more than triple the number of branded Oakwood\u00ae buildings across the globe.  In addition to the initial investment in OAP, Mapletree, a leading real estate development, investment and capital management company with operations across seven countries, will have an option to acquire additional interests in OAP following the successful deployment of the growth strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deal capitalizes on the extensive growth Oakwood Worldwide has experienced and the global expansion of its formidable Oakwood brand to meet growing demand for accommodations that offer the convenience and comforts of a fully furnished apartment with the amenities of a full-service hotel. Mapletree will directly acquire and develop serviced apartments under a license to use the Oakwood Worldwide brands in all markets managed by OAP outside of North America. Oakwood Worldwide will also source and manage acquisition and development deals for Mapletree within North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis joint venture with Mapletree is the beginning of a new chapter in our company\u2019s 50-year evolution,\u201d said Howard Ruby, Oakwood Worldwide chairman, founder and chief executive officer. \u201cAs the corporate housing industry\u2019s pioneer, we are able to leverage our rich history and experience in development and acquisition to expand our managed apartment portfolio that, together with our global supplier network, offers our clients greater choice and more customized solutions in key markets around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oakwood Worldwide<\/a> has branded properties throughout the U.S., London and in the Asia Pacific<\/a> region where OAP manages the Oakwood-branded properties. These serviced apartments are located in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mapletree\u2019s Group Chief Executive Officer Hiew Yoon Khong said: \u201cThis joint venture is an important step for us in our next five-year strategic growth plan. The joint venture will help Mapletree build our operational capability in the corporate and serviced apartments sector. This sector is another key asset class which we are confident of building into a world class platform with Oakwood as a partner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOakwood\u2019s ability to deliver consistent and exemplary customer service made this joint venture very attractive for us. This joint venture will bring together two companies with different but complementary areas of expertise \u2013 Oakwood, with its experience and track record in operating corporate and serviced apartments, and Mapletree, a group with deep real estate knowledge and expertise, as well as network and deal access in Asia. I believe that the strengths of the two groups will see the Oakwood brand continuing to be the top-rated corporate and serviced apartment operator worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Foltz, Oakwood Worldwide\u2019s chief financial officer and architect of the joint venture agreement, commended Mapletree\u2019s disciplined investment approach and the real estate acquisition and development expertise brought by their team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMapletree saw the opportunity for investment into the corporate and serviced apartment sector and wanted a global platform and world-class brand to grow their portfolio,\u201d said Foltz. \u201cThis was a unique opportunity for us to align with an investor who has the size and capability to allow for rapid expansion of our brand. Mapletree is a first-class organization and that\u2019s why we knew they would be a great partner to expand our global offerings as they look to grow outside of the Asia Pacific region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goldman Sachs, sole financial advisor in the transaction, was instrumental in bringing together the parties and facilitated closing the agreement in a very efficient and timely manner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Oakwood Residence Roppongi T-Cube
The Oakwood Residence Roppongi T-Cube, located in Tokyo, is part of the Oakwood Worldwide portfolio of corporate housing and serviced apartments. 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