Goodman enters Brazil with WTORRE | LogisticsWeek

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Goodman Group (Goodman or Group) today announces that it has entered into a joint venture (Joint Venture or JV) with WTORRE, one of Brazil?s leaders in the development and construction of industrial warehouse and logistics facilities and commercial real estate. The Joint Venture will undertake the development of prime logistics and industrial properties on a 50/50 basis in key markets throughout Brazil.

Danny Peeters, CEO Continental Europe, Goodman, will be one of two Goodman members on the Board of the Joint Venture, and has also been appointed as an Executive Director to the Goodman Board, effective 1 January 2013. As a result Goodman has appointed Philippe Van der Beken as Managing Director Continental Europe. He is responsible for Goodman?s activities across Continental Europe and reports to Danny Peeters.

?Low vacancy rates and a lack of supply in core markets makes this an opportune time to enter Brazil. We believe that Goodman?s global customer network coupled with WTORRE?s local knowledge, will drive demand for our secured sites from logistics service providers, retailers and manufacturing companies, particularly in the fast moving consumer good and automotive sectors,? said Danny Peeters.

Summary

+ Launch of a new Brazilian logistics and industrial property Joint Venture, to be called WTGoodman, with Goodman and WTORRE investing on a 50/50 basis;

+ Deployment of a highly experienced team, combining WTORRE?s local market expertise and logistics capability with Goodman?s global customer base and funds management expertise;

+ Development led investment strategy focused on prime logistics and industrial properties with the objective of matching completed property with the investment demand from Goodman?s global capital partners; and

+ WTORRE will contribute four existing development land sites, two in Sao Paulo and two in Rio de Janeiro, comprising 850,000 sqm of Gross Lettable Area (GLA) and a total completion value of approximately US$1.1 billion (EUR858 million).

Strategic rationale
Brazil is one of the world?s fastest growing economies with a population of 195 million and a growing middle class. Investors are attracted by the emerging market economic growth and stable geopolitical environment.

The Brazilian industrial real estate market remains highly fragmented with clear capital constraints. This provides an opportune time to enter key logistics locations and develop prime sites to deliver new investment product for global and local customers, together with with our global capital partners who have expressed strong interest to invest alongside Goodman in Brazil.

?Our entry into Brazil further improves our position as a leading global logistics property group. With A$20 billion (EUR16.3 billion) of assets under management throughout Asia Pacific and Europe and following our recent launch into North America, our entry into Brazil represents a further strategic expansion of our operating platform to service our global customers and capital partners in one of the world?s fastest growing economies.? said Mr Goodman.

WTORRE, founded by Chairman Walter Torre Junior in 1981, has built more than 5 million sqm covering 211 projects across the office, retail and industrial sectors. WTORRE is a key market player, providing innovative solutions in engineering, real estate and infrastructure. It has completed 71 logistics developments, most of which have been built to suit, and undertaken a number of landmark projects including Santander Brazil Headquarters in Sao Paulo, Rio Grande Shipyard, comprising the largest dry dock in the southern hemisphere and Petrobas? new headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, which at 100,000 sqm will be Brazil?s largest commercial building. WTORRE?s customers include Carrefour, Nestle, Walmart, Volkswagen and Unilever.

Joint Venture

The Joint Venture is to be known as WTGoodman. It combines Goodman?s global expertise as a leading specialist fund manager of industrial property and business space, extensive global customer and capital partner relationships, with the strength of WTORRE?s leading market position and proven logistics development capability in Brazil.

?Following extensive due diligence, Goodman is delighted to partner with WTORRE given their established platform, local relationships, reputation and expertise and their strong development capability. Critical to the success of Goodman?s continued global expansion is identifying a local partner with complimentary resources and expertise. Both WTORRE and Goodman employees will form the Joint Venture to ensure the optimal mix of local knowledge and global experience in operations and compliance?, said Mr Goodman.

The Board of the Joint Venture will decide unanimously on all major items and be comprised of four representatives, two from each of WTORRE and Goodman, with WTORRE represented by the Chairman, Walter Torre and CEO, Paul Remy and Goodman represented by Greg Goodman and Danny Peeters.

Cesar Nasser has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of WTGoodman. He has 16 years of experience in real estate and financial markets, including five years as Partner and Executive Director at RB Capital, one of the largest securitisation and real estate investment companies in Brazil. Mr Nasser brings the requisite skills and experience to ensure he is ideally suited to lead the WTGoodman Joint Venture.

?The establishment of WTGoodman is an exciting advancement for both companies and I am delighted by the enormous opportunities available to our two leading companies. Both WTORRE and Goodman bring a wealth of complementary resources to the joint venture and I look forward to working with the new team to realise the strength of their potential,? said WTORRE Chairman, Walter Torre.

Investment strategy and secured development sites
Equity in the Joint Venture is to be owned, and returns are to be shared, 50/50 by WTORRE and Goodman. WTORRE will contribute existing industrial development sites and Goodman will fund the capital expenditure up to the value of R$341 million.(EUR130 million). The JV will seek to undertake development of prime logistics and industrial properties and look to contribute those developments to an industrial investment partnership sponsored by Goodman?s global capital partners.

The launch portfolio comprises four sites, Cajamar and Itupeva in Sao Paulo and International Business Park (IBP) and Nova India in Rio de Janeiro, comprising a total GLA of 850,000 sqm and a forecast completion value of US$1.1 billion (EUR858 million). All sites are located in established industrial areas with close proximity to key infrastructure and are targeting large single warehouses and/or multi-customer facilities. Construction of infrastructure at the Cajamar and IBP sites will commence shortly and construction at Itupeva and Nova India is scheduled to commence in early 2013.

Source: http://logisticsweek.com/infrastructure/2012/11/goodman-enters-brazil-with-wtorre/

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Lee Dannay
VP A&R, Warner-Chappell Music
Lee Dannay has over 20 years experience in the music industry, including 15 years at Sony Music, as an A&R executive for both Epic and Columbia Records. At Sony, Lee signed, developed and worked with a variety of artists including John Mayer, Shawn Mullins, Five For Fighting, Anna Nalick, General Public and Train, and worked on numerous soundtracks, catalog compiliations and event records. Lee is currently VP of A&R for Warner/Chappell Music, working with both heritage and developing artists and writers. Her diverse and celebrated roster includes Gary
Louris of the Jayhawks, Brandi Carlile, Iron and Wine, Oscar winners Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of The Swell Season and Claude Kelly.

Scott Billington
VP A&R/Producer, Rounder Records
With over 100 albums to his credit, among them two Grammy winners, eleven Grammy nominees, and many other award winners, Rounder Records VP of A&R/record producer Scott Billington has also been active in the music industry as a writer, multi-media author, graphic designer and musician?as well as half of the remix duo, Tangle Eye. Among the artists he has produced are Charlie Rich, Solomon Burke, Irma Thomas, Ruth Brown, The Soul Rebels and Johnny Adams. Founder in 1970, Rounder?s artist roster (including subsidiary labels) currently includes Alison Krauss and Union Station, Gregg Alman, Robert Plant and Kathleen Edwards.

Dave Barnes
Recording Artist, Grammy-nominated Hit Songwriter
Dave Barnes is a singer and hit songwriter who has toured the country extensively for more than ten years. Since graduating for Middle Tennessee State University in 2000, Barnes has released five LP?s, two EP?s and one Christmas album, amassing a sizable and loyal fanbase (not to mention Vince Gill, Amy Grant and John Mayer, who writes on his blog: ?Go where this guy is taking you. My man?s aim is true!?). His career was elevated to a new level when county artist Blake Shelton took his song ?God Gave Me You? to No. 1 in 2011 and garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Country Song. In addition to Shelton, Barnes? songs have been recorded by Marc Broussard, Bebo Norman, Matt Wertz, Andrew Ripp, Billy Currington and others. Razor & Tie Entertainment released his latest album, Stories To Tell, in March 2012. In his downtime, Barnes enjoys listening to Steely Dan, Toto, The Clash and Phil Collins? melodies via Invisible Touch-era Genesis.

Tom DeSavia
Head of Creative Services, Songs Music Publishing
Prior to joining Songs, DeSavia was a partner/VP of Creative for the Los Angeles-based independent publishing company Notable Music. He came to Notable from a long career at ASCAP, where he served as SVP of Membership, heading up the PRO?s pop/rock staff, managing offices in LA, NYC and Chicago. Earlier in his career, DeSavia spent six years in the A&R department at Elektra Entertainment where he both signed and developed talent and worked on projects with many iconic artists on the label?s historic roster. DeSavia began his career as a music journalist for the trade magazine Cash Box, where he served as West Coast Editor. He currently serves on the west coast board of the Songwriter?s Hall of Fame, previously he served on the board of directors for both the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS).

Caine O?Rear
Editor-In-Chief, American Songwriter magazine
Caine O?Rear has written about music and the music business for nine years. He has served as editor-in-chief of American Songwriter since 2010. During his time at American Songwriter he has read tens of thousands of lyrics as a judge for the lyric contest. He believes the lyric contest encapsulates everything that is great about the American Dream.

Carter Little
Music Supervisor, 35Sound / Songwriter, Composer
Carter Little is a music supervisor and producer for 35Sound based in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville. His recent screen credits include PBS?s documentary series Circus (2010) and Half the Sky (2012), Amnesty International?s 50th Anniversary Celebration (2011), General Motors? Chevy100 (2011) and HBO?s Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present (2012 winner of the Berlin Film Festival). Together with his partner, G. Marq Roswell, Little most recently served as music supervisor on the forthcoming Universal Pictures & Quentin Tarantino Presents Man With the Iron Fists (2012), and is a producer on the soundtrack album which features the music of Kanye West, The Black Keys, Wiz Khalifa, Wu-Tang Clan and Mable John. He is a co-author of the encyclopedic My Country Roots (2007), a comprehensive compendium of 100 years of country music songwriting, which he wrote with Alice Randall and Courtney Little. Little chased the songwriting muse from New York City to Music City in 1999 and lived his first musical life as a writer and performer, both as a solo artist and as a member of critically-acclaimed alt-country faves, Saddlesong. In the rare down times from life now as a music supervisor and father, Little looks for any opportunity to do what he loves most: weaving inspiration, lyric and melody into a song.

Marshall Altman
Producer, Hit Songwriter
Marshall Altman began his music career in the mid 90?s, fronting the band Farmer, which was subsequently signed to Aware Records. After several US tours, Marshall found himself drawn more to developing and recording new artists than pursuing his own recording career, and after a series of recordings with Citizen Cope (that resulted in Citizen Cope signing to Capitol Records), Marshall seamlessly transitioned into A&R. Despite his successes inside the label system, he left Columbia Records to embark on a full time career as a writer/producer. In his first five years of producing, Altman has firmly established himself as one of very few writer/producers who can work across virtually all genres of music. Known for defining the emotional currency of the artists he has worked with, his producer credits include: Matt Nathanson, Marc Broussard, Elliot Yamin, Kate Voegele, William Fitzsimmons, Walker Hayes, Rosi Golan, Brooke Frasier, Adema, Matt Wertz, Trevor Hall, Caitlin Crosby, Kim Caldwell, Tom Morello and others.

Tim Hunze
Owner/Partner, Parallel Music
Upon graduation from Middle Tennessee State University and armed with a degree in Recording Industry Management, Tim started his own record label, Rhythm and Grooves Records. The label had strong initial success with a hit video on BET and a charted single on Billboard. Ultimately, Hunze sold his interest in the company. In 1993 he took at job as archive manger at Great Cumberland Music Group (later renamed to Hamstein Music). After a year as archive manager, Tim garnered his first cut with Giant Records artist, Clay Walker. This cut turned into his first single, which peaked at No. 14 on Billboard. Hunze was promoted to creative director in 1995 and procured cuts with artist such as Tim McGraw, George Strait, Diamond Rio, John Michael Montgomery, Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney. In 2000, Hamstein sold to Mosaic Music Group and then to Stage Three Music Group in 2005. Tim was appointed to General Manger, and under his tenure, Stage Three had more than 15 No. 1?s. In July 2010 Stage Three Music was sold to BMG Rights Management and in July 2011, Hunze started Parallel Music Publishing, a partnership with JP Williams and CT Wyatt of Parallel Entertainment. He currently has Thom McHugh, Brian Maher, Blake Bollinger and Blake Chaffin on his writing staff.

Sue Drew
VP Membership, Pop/Rock, ASCAP
Sue Drew is the Vice President, Membership, Pop/Rock for ASCAP. Prior to joining ASCAP, she was an A&R person for nearly 20 years, having signed such artists as Phish, They Might Be Giants and Michelle Shocked. She has A&R?d records for Barenaked Ladies, Bette Midler, Shelby Lynne, Dave Koz, Peter Wolf and Taylor Dayne among others. She has been VP of A&R for Elektra, Chrysalis/EMI and Reprise. She also worked as an independent A&R consultant for various labels and artists.

Jocelyn Harms
Manager Special Projects, SESAC
With the company since 2006, Jocelyn Harms is responsible for facilitating all aspects of SESAC?s special events including awards events, music conferences and songwriter festivals. Harms is also involved in the planning and implementation of all of SESAC?s social media efforts as well as assisting in the website content management for the SESAC website. Harms is based in Nashville and is a member of the CMA, Americana Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. Prior to joining SESAC, Harms held positions at Lotos Nile Media and Dualtone Records and has worked with such artists as Charlie Robison, Cowboy Jack Clement, Hayes Carll and Walt Wilkins.

Bradley Collins
Senior Director Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI
Bradley Collins was promoted in 2012 to BMI?s Senior Director Writer/Publisher Relations. His first music job was in the creative department of legendary Acuff-Rose, which later sold to Sony/ATV in 2003. Collins has been with BMI for a little over a decade working with writers and publishers. He?s always attending showcases, on the lookout for new songwriters and new ways to help them with their careers. Some of his favorite songwriters include Jamey Johnson, Scotty Emerick, Brandon Flowers (of The Killers) and Casey Beathard. He?s a newlywed who enjoys making iTunes playlists, after many glorious years of making Maxcell mixtapes.

John Ritchie
Creative Director, American Songspace
John Ritchie is the Creative Director of American Songspace, home to The American Songwriter Coffeehouse Tour contest, The ?Country Cut? contest and ?The Pub Deal? contest. His background includes work in music licensing, publishing, artist management and television writing.

Ali Tamposi
Hit Songwriter
Born and raised in South Florida, Ali was a student of music, singing and playing several instruments. At 14 she was discovered in Miami by Marty Cintron, famed lead vocalist for the hit group No Mercy. After producing her demo he introduced her to Grammy-winning producer Frank Farian, who signed her as an artist to his label, AME. All of her music was recorded analog and Ali was so fascinated with the process she went on to enroll in Audio Engineering School of Miami, graduating in 2009 with certification in Production and Audio Engineering.While recording in Miami, Ali met iconic producer Jim Jonsin who signed her as a singer-songwriter to Rebel Rock. She collaborated with Jim and Rico Love on Beyonce?s 2009 album I Am Sasha Fierce (?Save the Hero?). In 2010 Tamposi moved to Los Angeles to pursue a songwriting career full time. Since then she?s collaborated with producers John Shanks, Greg Wells, David Ryan Harris, Tricky Stewart, Rodney Jerkins, Pop & Oak, Fernando Garibay and Jorgen Elofssen, who signed Tamposi to his publishing company, Perfect Storm/SonyATV. She spent a majority of her time writing in LA and Sweden with Jorgen, which led to several key collaborations, most notably the No. 1 Kelly Clarkson smash, ?What Doesn?t Kill You (Stronger)?. Other artist collaborations include Christina Aguilera, Keith Urban, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Hillary Duff and many more. Ali resides in LA and feels blessed to have the opportunity to express herself through her music.

Source: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2012/11/deadline-approaching-for-januaryfebruary-2013-lyric-contest/

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National home equity loan rates for Nov. 8, 2012 - Bankrate.com

• 5.05% (line of credit)
• 6.29% (loan)

Rates on loans backed by home equity were mixed in Bankrate's weekly survey.

The average rate for a typical $30,000 home equity loan rose 7 basis points to 6.29 percent. A basis point is one-hundredth of 1 percentage point.

On the other hand, the average rate for a typical $30,000 home equity line of credit, or HELOC, fell 1 basis point to 5.05 percent.

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Holiday Charters

With the world consisting of over 70% water, it goes without saying that the scope for boating holidays is endless. From the most adventurous, to those who just want something a little different and from those who want to do everything for themselves, to those wishing to be pampered, the choices are infinite. Many people dream of visiting exotic destinations on their own boat but until they investigate the possibilities, the dream remains a figment of their imagination. For my part I had no idea that it would be remotely possible for me to sail around the Greek islands, down the coast of Croatia, around the gulfs of Turkey, or sail from the BVIs to Antigua, until I took my first Villa Flotilla holiday and learned to sail. I know of someone who started by doing a Villa Flotilla and ended up racing round the world.

What is on offer?
Luxury Crewed Charters

For those wishing for 5 star accommodation and pampering, you can charter a luxury sailing yacht, catamaran, motor yacht or motor sailer, together with an experienced crew and skipper. You will have freedom, flexibility and privacy and can make the holiday as active or relaxing as you like in a destination of your choice. This sort of charter would suit a hospitality charter for business clients, a charter to celebrate special events, or simply a luxurious holiday. Boat provisioning and catering will normally be included and transfers to and from airports are sometimes available.

Skippered Charter
This is for those wanting the opportunity to sail or drive a boat themselves, to improve their sailing or boating skills, but without the responsibility of the daily running of a boat. Choose a well qualified skipper who should have good local knowledge of the area and a good working knowledge of the boat. You will have the opportunity to improve your sailing skills but will also have time to relax on board.

Bareboat Charter
For those capable of skippering their own boat and who prefer to have the flexibility to be independent, this is the ideal charter. All levels of sailors are catered for but you may have to show evidence of competence, such as Day Skipper. These charters are ideal for families, couples or a group of friends and there is often an option to hire a skipper if your nerve fails you.

Flotilla Holidays
These provide a perfect compromise between independent sailing and unobtrusive support. While being the master of your own boat and having some say in your destination and route, you will have the back up of an experienced sailing team. This will normally consist of a Skipper, a Hostess and an Engineer who will be at hand to help if you need it and will organise events for the flotilla when it meets up. There are opportunities to meet new people, share experiences and even compete against the other crews. This is an ideal holiday for active couples and families, relatively new to sailing, who want to meet like minded people and experience something more exciting than sitting on a beach. Although some sailing experience is required, it is an ideal holiday if you are a little rusty, or if you want to progress to bareboat charter. Many people, however, go back to flotilla sailing year after year for the sheer good fun.

Club Flotilla or Villa Flotilla Holidays
Here you have the opportunity to enjoy a week in a hotel while learning the basics of sailing, then during the second week you will set off with a Flotilla to explore and put your newly acquired skills into practice. This is how I and my family learned to sail and after years of experience I can still thoroughly recommend it. It is ideal for complete beginners and those who have a small amount of experienced and although a steep learning curve is involved the sense of achievement is tremendous.

Individual berths for the solo traveller
You don't have to charter a whole boat. Often individual berths are available on everything from Villa Flotilla to Skippered Charters. Just be prepared to get on with strangers.

Sailing Schools and Courses
There are numerous courses available to cater for every level of ability and experience. You can go on courses for families, individuals, or one designed for teenagers or ladies only. They cover everything from the basics of boat handling to very advanced sailing techniques and will enable you to gain the sailing qualifications you may need. The RYA has a series of progressive courses starting from Competent Crew, right through to Ocean Yacht Master. These are well worth taking part in and are always fun, as well as informative.

Cost
Many people tend to think of sailing as an elitist sport for the wealthy, but this is far from true. Don't be put off if the first holiday or charter you look at is beyond your means. Search the various websites and you will almost certainly find one which suits your pocket.

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