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Rheinische Pensionskasse

Rheinische Pensionskasse was founded in 2004 by Bayer AG to provide retirement benefits for employees of the Bayer Group and associated companies.

Rheinische Pensionskasse

Rheinische Pensionskasse was founded in 2004 by Bayer AG to provide retirement benefits for employees of the Bayer Group and associated companies. Covestro AG, Lanxess AG, Agfa-Gevaert and Symrise AG participate as member companies. The fund allocates to residential real estate funds in Germany and Austria as well as healthcare properties in Germany. It participates in secondaries and fund-of-funds strategies and maintains a minority ownership stake in LAI SICAV-S.A. equity vehicles domiciled in Luxembourg. Geographic exposure centers on Germany with additional holdings in Austria. June 2024: Participated as speaker at WTW Pensionskassentag in Frankfurt on pension scheme flexibility. The fund retains relationships with Bayer Pension Trust e.V. for asset administration and Aon Solutions Germany GmbH for actuarial services. Membership in aba and VFPK provides access to industry coordination on occupational pension matters within Germany.

General information

Firm type

Pension Fund

Year founded

2004

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

Europe

Country

Germany

City

Leverkusen

Corporate office

Philipp-Ott-Strasse 3, 51373 Leverkusen, Germany

Principals

Wolfgang Nickl

Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Christian Betmann

Member of the Board of Management

Sector focus

Real Estate

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Rheinische Pensionskasse?

Wolfgang Nickl serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Christian Betmann serves as Member of the Board of Management.

How is Rheinische Pensionskasse related to Bayer AG?

Bayer AG established the fund in 2004 to provide pensions for its employees and remains the primary sponsor.

Does Rheinische Pensionskasse participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The fund commits to residential and healthcare real estate funds and holds positions through a Luxembourg SICAV structure.

Which sectors does Rheinische Pensionskasse target?

The fund targets residential real estate in Germany and Austria plus healthcare-related properties in Germany.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

The fund receives contributions from Bayer Group companies and member firms including Covestro, Lanxess, Agfa-Gevaert and Symrise.

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