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Aura agrees ILS1.7 billion Bayit Bakfar takeover
29 October 2026 | Platform acquisition | Israel | 975 units | Operational
The agreement would give Aura an established senior‑living business and a separate pipeline of additional residences in Israel.
Key details
Asset type | Operational |
Location | Israel |
Capacity | 975 units |
Buyer | Aura Investments |
Seller 1 | Blustein family |
Seller 2 | Undisclosed |
Value | ILS1.7 billion |
Source: Bayit Bakfar
Aura has agreed to buy the controlling family's stake in Bayit Bakfar, with plans to purchase the remaining shares through a tender offer. Together, these steps would take Bayit Bakfar private, with the transaction consideration comprising a combination of cash and Aura shares.
Strategic context
The acquisition would expand Aura's presence in Israel's senior‑living sector by adding an established operating platform with 975 units and a pipeline of additional residences. Beyond the existing portfolio, the transaction would provide opportunities for further development, combining immediate operational scale with potential long‑term growth.
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