Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd (USS) has let a combined 12,598 sq ft of Grade A office space at Aquis House in Reading to three new occupiers.
AON Benfield, Intercarabao Ltd. and Venn Group have all signed for space in the centrally-located, 50,000 sq ft office building opposite the recently revamped Reading train station, which will soon welcome Elizabeth Line services to central London.
AON Benfield, the world’s leading reinsurance intermediary and full-service capital advisor, has signed for 4,797 sq ft at the building. The move complements the company’s existing comprehensive network of offices in the UK and internationally.
Intercarabao Ltd, who operate under the brand name Carabao, is a Thai energy drinks manufacturer best known in the UK for their sponsorship of the English Football League Cup and local football club Reading FC. The company has signed for 4,440 sq ft of space in Reading, shifting its UK base after previously occupying offices in Mayfair, London.
Venn Group, one of the UK’s leading recruitment companies, has signed for 3,361 sq ft. The nationwide business adds Reading to its growing list of locations.
Charlie Nicholson, Partner at Vail Williams commented: “We are delighted to have secured lettings to three high quality companies at Aquis House. This high calibre tenant mix at the building justifies the investment made in the recent comprehensive refurbishment of the building. We wish Carabao, Venn Group and Aon Benfield every success operating from the building.”
David Butcher, Managing Director of Carabao UK, said: “Carabao Energy Drink is in the middle of a hugely exciting year. Alongside our heavyweight sport sponsorships and continued international expansion, is the significant re-formulation and development of our energy drinks range. We are delighted to have secured a start-of-the-art office space in Reading for all our staff, as the business continues to grow in the years to come.”
Tim Dixon, Technology Director from Venn Group, added: “We are delighted with the environment at Aquis House, within which we can continue our success across the United Kingdom, and the fantastic location which allows us to quickly connect to our other offices as well as bringing close the important ‘M5 Corridor.’”
USS was advised by Vail Williams LLP and JLL. Intercarabao was advised by Cedarwood Asset Managers Ltd. DTZ Investors act as asset managers at Aquis House.
