McCall & Almy negotiates 250,813 s/f for Bose Corp. at 9 Technology Drive
McCall & Almy negotiated a lease extension on behalf of Bose Corp. With a portion of its operations located at 9 Technology Dr. Bose will continue to be the sole tenant leasing 250,813 s/f of office space.
By renegotiating early, Bose was able to stay at the convenient location of the intersection of Rte. 9 and I-495 with improvements that include a new roof, a new HVAC system, new energy management and upgraded fire alarm systems, as well as a tenant improvement allowance. The space is located seven miles from Bose's main headquarters at The Mountain in Framingham.
The landlord, Wells REIT II - 9 Technology Drive, LLC., was represented by Cushman & Wakefield.
"We have worked with McCall & Almy on several assignments locally and worldwide for 25 years, and each time their team identifies and negotiates the best possible solution to meet our real estate needs," said Mark Sullivan, vice president, general counsel and secretary for Bose. "For this transaction, McCall & Almy's market knowledge and creative approach provided great value for negotiating. We are continuously impressed with their level of service and attention to detail."
"We are pleased to have represented Bose on this assignment and look forward to continuing our long-standing and valued relationship," said Lenny Owens, executive vice president at McCall & Almy.
McCall & Almy is an independent, Boston-based commercial real estate advisory firm that provides a complete range of services locally, nationally and internationally. Focused on tenant representation and strategic real estate planning, McCall & Almy delivers comprehensive analysis and innovative real estate solutions that align with its clients' overall business strategies. McCall & Almy is proud of its long-standing relationships with corporate and entrepreneurial business entities as well as not-for-profit organizations.
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