Gazit-Globe (OTCMKTS:GZTGF) (OTCMKTS:GZTGF) is a leading global real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition, development and management of retail properties. Established in 1982, the company has grown from a regional property owner into a diversified international platform focused on community and neighborhood shopping centers, mixed-use developments and retail parks. Gazit-Globe’s portfolio strategy emphasizes properties in densely populated urban areas, providing stable cash flows and long-term value appreciation.
The company’s core activities include sourcing high-quality retail assets, renovating existing centers to modern standards, and constructing new developments that cater to evolving consumer behaviors. Gazit-Globe partners with local operators to enhance tenant mixes, optimize rental yields and deliver superior shopping experiences. In addition to traditional malls, the firm pursues mixed-use projects that integrate residential, office and entertainment components, responding to growing demand for live-work-play environments.
Gazit-Globe maintains a broad geographic footprint spanning North America, Europe and Latin America. Key markets include the United States and Canada, where its Canadian subsidiary owns a network of community shopping centers; Western Europe, with retail parks and mixed-use schemes in cities such as London, Madrid and Amsterdam; and Latin America, where the company holds interests in high-growth urban centers. This international diversification helps mitigate regional economic fluctuations and capture opportunities across various retail cycles.
Under the leadership of founder and chairman Chaim Katzman, Gazit-Globe has built a reputation for disciplined capital allocation, hands-on asset management and strategic partnerships. The company’s management team brings decades of real estate experience, guiding Gazit-Globe through market cycles and expansion phases. As a publicly traded entity, it continues to explore new markets and asset classes to support its long-term growth objectives and deliver sustainable returns to shareholders.
