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EPH Group AG invests in innovative golf and leisure resort concept

January 28, 2025

  • Focus on sustainability and high returns

  • 47.5% stake in Pure Place Hospitality GmbH

  • Volker Piesczek, former professional footballer and prominent Austrian TV presenter, is co-investor, co-shareholder and idea generator of the project

Vienna, January 28, 2025 - EPH Group AG is entering into a promising partnership to develop a unique golf and leisure resort concept by acquiring a 47.5% stake in Pure Place Hospitality GmbH. The idea generator, co-investor and co-partner of the project is the former professional footballer and prominent Austrian TV presenter Volker Piesczek. Other shareholders are the two Viennese investment companies ADEQAT and ALBERO.

The concept combines luxurious relaxation in nature with a wide range of leisure activities, while at the same time placing great emphasis on sustainability. The accommodation within the planned resorts is in high-quality, luxurious mobile lodges that offer an attractive return with comparatively low investment costs. In contrast to conventional resorts, the ground will not be sealed. The land for the planned resorts is leased and the company retains ownership of the mobile lodges, which minimizes risks. If a location is not profitable, the lodges can easily be moved to another location. The concept also relies on renewable energy and environmentally friendly construction of the lodges. This underlines the claim to establish a sustainable and forward-looking vacation concept.

The first location is currently being developed in a picturesque region south of Vienna and close to Lake Neusiedl. A resort with 200 beds is to be built on an area of around 30,000 square meters, which is located within a golf course and has already been leased by Pure Place Hospitality GmbH on a long-term basis. The resort will be managed by a well-known operating company that already runs more than 40 resorts in Austria. Further locations in Austria and abroad are to follow in the short and medium term.

Resort-Konzept PURE PLACE.

“With this project, we are creating sustainable oases that offer luxury and a wide range of leisure activities at the same time,” explains Volker Piesczek, the man behind the concept. “With PURE PLACE, we want to create a concept that is equally attractive to both guests and investors. Sustainability and exclusivity go hand in hand here. It is a concept that perfectly meets the needs of modern travelers.”

Guests can look forward to a wide range of activities, from wellness, sporting challenges such as golf, cycling and hiking to cultural events. The resort appeals to a broad target group - from passionate golfers and nature lovers to families, cyclists and business travelers.

Alexander Lühr, CEO of EPH Group AG: “The corporate bond currently offered for subscription (WKN: A3L7AM, ISIN: DE000A3L7AM8) is also contributing to the financing of this innovative and extraordinary project. It offers an interest rate of 10% p.a. and pays interest monthly. The shares in Pure Place Hospitality GmbH have already been pledged as first-ranking collateral in favor of the bondholders in accordance with the bond's collateralization concept. All other projects financed with funds from the bond are also pledged in favor of the bondholders. This collateral significantly reduces the risk for investors. That is very important to us.”