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OPUS WEST ANNOUNCES ONE OF CHINO VALLEY’S LARGEST OFFICE LEASES TO DATE, WITH JACUZZI BRANDS’ PLANS TO MOVE HEADQUARTERS TO THE SHOPPES AT CHINO HILLSCHINO, CALIFORNIA., April 16, 2008 - Marking one of the largest office lease signings in the history of Southern California’s Chino Valley, Opus West Corporation announced today that Jacuzzi Brands Corp., the leader in the bath and acrylic hot tub industries under the world-famous Jacuzzi® brand, has signed a six-year lease for 30,813 square feet of office space at The Shoppes at Chino Hills, a 750,000-square-foot master-planned project incorporating retail, office and a new civic center in Chino Hills, Calif. Slated for occupancy in August 2008, Jacuzzi will relocate its world headquarters from nearby Chino, Calif. to the second level of The Shoppes at Chino Hills. Situated above retailers, the space will include a luxury showroom, a private entry, operable windows, a balcony overlooking the Chino Valley and immediate access to more than 70 retailers set to open their doors at The Shoppes at Chino Hills on May 23, 2008. “Jacuzzi will occupy the second story office space at The Shoppes at Chino Hills,” said Jeff Hill, vice president of real estate development at Opus West. Hill noted that the Jacuzzi lease is significant for the new lifestyle center. “Jacuzzi’s decision to relocate its world headquarters to our center is indicative of the company’s continued growth and commitment to the region as well as the favorable, dynamic environment that we’ve created at The Shoppes,” he said. “Employees and patrons will benefit from not only the high-end design and construction infrastructure of this project but also from the myriad of onsite amenities and dining options that make this project truly superior.” “We are thrilled to be a part of such a high quality development, as well as to be able to showcase our hot tub, bath and shower products in a beautiful new showroom,” said Tom Koos, president and chief executive officer of Jacuzzi Brands Corp. “We look forward to joining the dynamic Chino Hills community at this exciting time.” Taylor Ing and Michael Day of CB Richard Ellis represented both Opus West and Jacuzzi in the transaction. Designed by internationally known architect Altoon + Porter, The Shoppes at Chino Hills is situated on 50 acres and will feature a 400,000-square-foot regional center, 60,000 square feet of office space built over retail, 250 units of housing, a new civic center, a community library and police station. With a master-plan totaling 750,000 square feet, the project will create a unique downtown experience for the City of Chino Hills. This includes outdoor shopping along landscaped streets, allowing store adjacent parking. One component of the site will be designed as a pedestrian-only promenade with shaded seating areas and fountains. Chino Hills’ growing population, housing density and upscale demographics are attracting a strong tenant line-up of lifestyle retailers and restaurants to The Shoppes at Chino Hills. In addition to Jacuzzi, the tenant roster currently features more than 50 lifestyle retailers including H&M, Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Trader Joe’s, Peet’s Coffee, American Eagle Outfitters, Lululemon Athletica, Sunglass Hut, Jos A. Bank, Gymboree, The Walking Company, Active, Pinkberry, California Pizza Kitchen, Aveda Salon, J. Jill, PacSun, Yard House, Chico’s, White House | Black Market, New York & Company, Ann Taylor Loft, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill, Brighton Collectibles, The Buckle, Claire’s, Chipotle, Panera Bread, and Solstice. About Opus West About Jacuzzi Brands Corp. About Chino Hills Media Contact: Danielle Tocco Editor’s Note: For more information about Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, visit www.jacuzzi.com |
Media ContactsFor Outdoor Hot Tubs:Anthony Pasquarelli Jacuzzi Hot Tubs Tel: 909-606-1416 Voice mail ext: 2057 E-mail: anthony.pasquarelli@jacuzzibrands.com For Baths & Showers: C Squared Advertising Brenda Collons Tel: 425-277-9951 Fax: 425-277-9956 E-mail: brenda@csquaredadvertising.com Heather Crunchie Tel: 503-327-8620 Fax: 503-327-8621 E-mail: heather@csquaredadvertising.com Media Information |

























