Canary Wharf Group Investment Holdings plc (“CWGIH”) announces today that a subsidiary of CWGIH will amend its lease arrangements with Barclays Bank plc at 10 Cabot Square[1] and take a sub-lease over these premises.
The proceeds from this amendment will be used to redeem £263.5 million of notes under the existing CMBS securitisation, with the remainder being used for general corporate purposes. Following this transaction, 10 Cabot Square will no longer be secured under the securitisation.
In a separate transaction, Barclays Execution Services Ltd is extending the lease of its UK Headquarters at One Churchill Place by five years to 2039, underlining its long-term commitment to Canary Wharf.
John Mulqueen, Chief Investment Officer, CWG, said: “We are delighted Barclays extended its lease at One Churchill Place demonstrating its commitment to Canary Wharf, and investing in the building for the long term. Businesses want their offices close to a range of leisure and amenities to help attract and retain talent. Canary Wharf is a 15 minute city with access to great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of parks and a wide range of amenities and cafes, bars and restaurants. We will reposition 10 Cabot Square to meet the increasing demand for high-quality sustainable Office and Life Science uses, as well as providing an opportunity to add mixed uses such as hotel, education and leisure.”
Alastair Blackwell, Chief Operating Officer, Barclays Execution Services, said: “After announcing our intention to exit 5 North Colonnade in 2021, I am pleased we have reached this agreement with CWG which delivers a long-term cost saving for the bank. Canary Wharf is a fantastic place to work and our 5-year lease extension at One Churchill Place is testament to that.”
Canary Wharf is a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood that provides high quality offices, is home to over 3,500 residents with over 310 shops including over 70 restaurants, cafes and bars. This year we continued to add to our roster of restaurants including Dishoom, Mallow, FishGame and Blacklock, adding to our diverse dining, shopping and entertainment experience. The Elizabeth line added to the great connectivity at Canary Wharf – over 65m people will visit this year, our highest-ever footfall.
[1] 10 Cabot Square is also referred to as 5 North Colonnade
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Notes to Editors
About Canary Wharf Group:
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments.
CWG is committed to turning sustainability ambition into impactful action. Examples include purchasing 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012, our partnership with the Eden Project creating a place for nature and people and working to deliver our Science-Based Target.
CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail offering comprises over 70 bars, cafes and restaurants and over 300 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk.
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About Barclays:
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
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