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Investment Philosophy

At Balzebre Investments we are long-term investors committed to private ownership.

We intentionally maintain a diversified portfolio, both in industry type and in geography. Balzebre Investments is committed to reinvesting in the growth and development of existing properties and in acquiring properties and businesses for future growth.

Our buy-and-hold investment approach favors value-added projects with sustainable long-term growth and cash generation. Our culture of generating significantly above-average returns focuses on each investment’s value and revenue potential. We actively manage our portfolio to achieve an optimal mix of growth and cash generation.

Divestitures may be triggered by changes in industry fundamentals or by shifts in investment objectives, but never by short-term profit outlooks. Balzebre Investments maintains a conservative leverage profile and follows conservative accounting practices.

Mission + Core Values

Our mission at Balzebre Investments is to deliver long-term industry-leading total returns, including a reliable stream of income, through opportunistic investment in high-quality commercial and lodging properties, using a conservative capital structure.

We participate in many facets of the commercial development process. From direct and full ownership, debt and capital funding for joint venture projects, and consultant and advisory services on an asset management basis platform.

The essential guiding principles of Balzebre Investments

  • Conduct ourselves with the highest degree of honesty and integrity
  • Analyze investments thoughtfully and strategically, and be ready to act with speed
  • Always pursue impeccable maintenance and cleanliness standards at all physical properties
  • Be humble, have fun, and celebrate our successes

Balzebre Investment’s mandate is three-fold

  1. 1

    Develop prime commercial and hotel properties according to strict selection criteria;

  2. 2

    Work directly with the regional and onsite managers to improve the property’s bottom-line performance, thereby producing attractive returns for us as owners and our partners; and

  3. 3

    Re-invest strategically in the properties’ physical assets. To innovate new ways to create revenue from the physical aspects of a property and thereby add underlying value.