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Fibra Uno Unveils World Cup Retail Push, MXN 20 Billion Program and Jan. 1 Internalization

The company links event‑driven foot traffic to a market‑funded expansion strategy, with internalization slated to deliver MXN 527 million in annual savings starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Overview

  • FUNO has signed contracts for 2026 FIFA World Cup activations in malls in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, expecting complementary tenant events such as AdidasTRIONDA promotions.
  • The REIT set a two‑year MXN 20 billion investment plan to be financed through equity or debt issuances in the capital markets.
  • Operational internalization begins Jan. 1, 2026, with projected annual savings of about MXN 527 million after paying for the transaction by transferring assets valued at book, mostly offices.
  • Management reports roughly 175,000 square meters of office leasing in 2025 and targets 250,000 square meters in 2026, with anticipated rent growth of 10–15% annually over the next 18–24 months.
  • Return‑to‑office trends support the outlook, with 78% of tenants already onsite four or five days weekly and a forecast of over 90% operating five days next year, as the portfolio scales with Fibra Next to 607 properties totaling 13 million square meters by late December.