Aupark Bratislava has completed a debt refinancing
April 2026 — Aupark Bratislava has successfully secured US$320 million in bank financing. The facility refinances the existing debt and provides an additional top-up facility, making it one of the largest real estate financing transactions in the Slovak market. The financing was provided by a syndicate of five banking groups comprising UniCredit Bank, ČSOB (KBC), ING, Tatra banka (Raiffeisen) and VÚB banka (Intesa Sanpaolo). UniCredit Bank acted as the coordinator, leading the syndicate’s execution.
Aupark Bratislava is a premium shopping center in Slovakia’s capital, serving visitors from Bratislava and the surrounding catchment area. The flagship retail destination offers 66,000 square meters of gross leasable area and is home to more than 200 tenants, including international retail groups such as Inditex and LPP. The center is one of Slovakia’s leading retail destinations, generating stable rental income from a diversified tenant base spanning fashion, food and beverage, services and entertainment.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Slovakia acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Aupark Bratislava, leading and coordinating the entire refinancing process from initial lender outreach through to successful financial close.
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