DEFAMA AG Acquires Eight Drogerie Market Portfolio

On June 17, 2025, DEFAMA Deutsche Fachmarkt AG, a prominent real estate company specializing in retail properties in Germany, announced the acquisition of a portfolio comprising eleven Fachmarkt-Standorte. This strategic move includes eight locations with Drogerie markets as primary tenants, significantly enhancing DEFAMA’s portfolio.

Key Details of the Acquisition:

  • Locations Acquired: The portfolio includes properties in Annaberg-Buchholz, Bad Langensalza, Borna, Brand-Erbisdorf, Dresden, Leipzig, Meißen, Möhnesee, Stelle, and Zschopau, spanning across Saxony, Thuringia, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Lower Saxony.
  • Total Area: The total rentable area of the acquired properties is approximately 13,600 square meters.
  • Vermietungsstand: The portfolio boasts a high occupancy rate of 97%.
  • Major Tenants: The largest tenants include ALDI, Budni, dm-Drogerie, and Rossmann. Specifically, dm-Drogerie occupies five locations, while Rossmann is present in Brand-Erbisdorf and Möhnesee. Other notable tenants include Budni, KiK, and Fristo.

Financial Impact:

  • Annualized Net Rent: The acquisition is expected to increase the annualized net rent of DEFAMA’s portfolio to over €28 million.

Company Overview:

DEFAMA Deutsche Fachmarkt AG, headquartered in Berlin, focuses on acquiring and managing retail properties in small and medium-sized cities across Germany. The company is listed on the Xetra stock exchange and trades under the currency EUR. As of June 15, 2025, DEFAMA’s close price was €28, with a market capitalization of €115,804,003. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 23.8891.

This acquisition aligns with DEFAMA’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the retail real estate sector, particularly in locations with high-tenancy stability and strong market demand.