Mirae Asset Global Investments, a South Korean asset management company, has been selected as the preferred bidder to acquire three U.S. logistics centers, according to media outlets.
The asset management arm of Mirae Asset Group plans to acquire the three logistics centers from U.S. real estate developer Scannell Properties in a deal estimated at $170 million.
Amazon has leased the three distribution centers, located in Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina.
The three logistics centers are part of 10 distribution facilities up for sale by Scannell, which leased them to Amazon, FedEx Corp. and other retailers.