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Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) today announced that Wayne Shulman, senior managing director, represented the Chicago Board Options Exchange (“CBOE”), the largest U.S. options exchange and creator of listed options, in a 27,830-square-foot office lease at One Financial Place. This transaction was the largest lease completed in the Central Loop submarket during the third quarter of 2013.
Located at 440 S. LaSalle, One Financial Place is a 40-story office tower in the city’s financial district. Moving from its existing office space at 111 W. Jackson, one of CBOE’s larger divisions will occupy the entire 35th floor of the property in the spring of 2014, joining the Chicago Stock Exchange and other respected tenants.
“The CBOE was looking for space that would better accommodate its current needs,” said Mr. Shulman, who has worked with the client for more than two decades. “After a thorough review of the market, the CBOE determined that the footprint and amenities at One Financial Place would best support increased collaboration among its employees.”
One Financial Place features direct access to bus, subway and rail transportation, underground parking, a landscaped outdoor plaza, and proximity to premier shopping and dining.
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