The three malls — two in Germany and one in Italy — are owned by Credit Suisse’s CS Euroreal mutual fund, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. The fund was frozen for redemptions in 2010 in the wake of the financial crisis.

Bids for the Melody portfolio are due this week, the people said. Investors interested in bidding include Deka Group and Union Investment, two other people said. Representatives at Credit Suisse, Deka and Union declined to comment.