The decision allows KBS to focus on its core asset
portfolios, while Pacific Oak focuses primarily on the opportunistic
portfolios, according to KBS CEO Chuck J. Schreiber, Jr.
“When we launched the first opportunistic REIT in 2009,
there was a clear and distinct opportunity to capitalize on the dislocation,
lack of liquidity, and government intervention that existed in the commercial
real estate markets at the time,” says Schreiber. “The Strategic Opportunity
REIT continues to execute on its business plan focusing on opportunistic
investments and adding value for its shareholders.”
KBS invests and manages commercial real estate assets on
behalf of large institutions, such as public and private pension plans,
sovereign wealth funds and public non-traded investment trusts. KBS also serves
as the US asset manager for Singapore-based Prime US REIT.
“KBS’ strategy focuses on investments in urban markets that
are attracting tech and creative users and have a wide range of amenities that
help companies attract today’s top-tier talent. These include markets with good
public transportation as well as entertainment, housing and dining amenities,”
says Schreiber.
KBS is working closely with Pacific Oak Capital Advisors LLC
to ensure a smooth transition of advisory services for Strategic Opportunity
REIT I, Strategic Opportunity REIT II and the Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT
effective October 31, 2019. The asset management team that manages the opportunistic
portfolios will transition to Pacific Oak Capital Advisors LLC and continue to
manage the same portfolios.
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