Jury Awards

Name of company

BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI

Department head or senior representative in CEE, real estate

Dieter Lobnig

Department head or senior representative profile

Dieter Lobnig is heading the Structured Finance and Commercial Real Estate Department. The unit is responsible for all kind of structured finance and commercial real estate financing provided by Bank Pekao. Dieter Lobnig has almost 20 years of experience in structured finance projects in CEE. He has been recently involved and responsible for financing of most flagship transactions including outstanding real estate projects conducted with Hillwood, Panattoni and Bace Camp.

A short description of the company's activities in the field of commercial real estate financing in CEE region

Pekao is a leading bank to finance projects from key industrial sectors, such as: energy, chemicals, FMCG, construction, transport and public sector. Main services : transaction banking – modern operational tools, first point of contact for key sponsors in Poland, structured finance – Clients’ confidence and market recognition, commercial real estate financing - biggest and most recognized projects on the market as well as agile approach to financing of new market segments.

Portfolio of credit transactions in CEE region (betweeen July 2023 and June 2024)

Robyg SA – 150 MPLN, lender; RCF
Karimpol Skyliner 2 - 50MEUR, lender; office
7R Projekt 60 – 16,5 MEUR, lender; warehouse
Hillwood HE 4 Łazy – 25MEUR, lender; warehouse
7R SA/NREP – 20 MEUR, lender; RCF
Lords LB Asset Management – 43 MEUR, lender, retail
KG Group – 50 MEUR, lender, retail
Adgar Brain Embassy – 10 MEUR, lender, office
Patron Capital Partners/Trei – 24 MEUR, lender, retail
Life Spot–144,5MPLN–Construction/Investment/VAT Loan;Arranger,Agent,Security Agent;PRS
BIG Ostróda-17,7MEUR,8MPLN– Development/Investment/VAT Facility; Arranger, Original Lender, Hedge Counterparty, Agent, Security Agent;retail
React-13MEUR- Investment Loan;Lender;office
Archicom-12,5MEUR- Investment Loan;Lender;office
CH Promenada- 125MEUR–Investment Loan; Arranger,Facility Agent,Security Agent, Original Lender;retail
Vibe-36MEUR,7MPLN- Construction/Investment/VAT Loan;Lender;office
Murapol-550MPLN-Facility; Original Lender, Agent, Security Agent

Value of transactions in the real estate market in CEE region, between July 2023 and June 2024

1013000000

Value of credit and refinancing for shopping centres in CEE region (between July 2023 and June 2024, in EUR)

349000000

Value of credit and refinancing for offices in CEE region (between July 2023 and June 2024)

126000000

Value of credit and refinancing for warehouses in CEE region (between July 2023 and June 2024)

163000000

Value of credit and refinancing for PRS sector in CEE region (between July 2023 and June 2024)

43400000

Please say why you should be considered for the award

Bank Pekao supports the development of the Polish economy and its green transformation by financing the largest investments in all real estate segments, including offices, warehouses, retail, PRS, student housing, using all benefits gained thanks to being part of PZU group and with focus on our ESG.
We make every effort to implement projects in accordance with the needs of our clients, which, combined with the stability and security of our organization, means that we establish long-term relations with them. We successfully cooperate with other banks in Poland, conducting consortium investments, usually acting as the leader.
As one of market leaders in Poland we carefully observe the market and shape the approach to new developments, setting new standards for the industry. Having the appetite to finance newly emerging segments, Bank Pekao often acts as a pioneer in this area.

Company website

https://www.pekao.com.pl/