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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Nov 26, 2012)

Filed November 26, 2012For Securities:AVB

Summary

AvalonBay Communities Inc. (AVB) announced a significant acquisition of the Archstone Portfolio on November 26, 2012. This transaction, in partnership with Equity Residential, involves acquiring substantially all assets and liabilities of Archstone for approximately $6.9 billion. AVB's portion of the consideration includes issuing $1.9 billion in stock, $669 million in cash, assuming $4.1 billion in debt, and other obligations related to preferred units. The acquisition is strategically designed to deepen AVB's penetration in its core, high-barrier-to-entry markets, aligning with its objective to expand its portfolio with high-quality apartment communities. This move is expected to enhance the company's geographic diversification, particularly by increasing its presence in Southern California and the Mid-Atlantic, while also supporting its multi-brand strategy and achieving greater operational efficiencies through increased scale.

Key Highlights

  • 1AVB entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the Archstone Portfolio for approximately $6.9 billion, sharing the acquisition with Equity Residential.
  • 2AVB's consideration includes $1.9 billion in stock, $669 million in cash, and assumption of approximately $4.1 billion in debt.
  • 3The acquisition significantly expands AVB's portfolio with 66 consolidated apartment communities (22,222 homes) and interests in joint ventures, concentrated in AVB's existing high-barrier-to-entry markets.
  • 4The transaction is expected to enhance AVB's geographic allocation, particularly strengthening its position in Southern California and the Mid-Atlantic.
  • 5AVB anticipates increased scale will support its multi-brand strategy and lead to enhanced corporate efficiencies.
  • 6The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close within 120 days.
  • 7AVB has secured a commitment for a $2.2 billion bridge loan facility to fund the acquisition and related costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total consideration for the Archstone Portfolio Acquisition is approximately $6.9 billion. AVB's portion of this consideration amounts to approximately $6.9 billion, comprising stock issuance, cash, and assumed debt.

AVB's portion of the financing includes the issuance of approximately $1.9 billion in AVB common stock, $669 million in cash, and the assumption of approximately $4.1 billion in debt. The company has also secured a commitment for a $2.2 billion bridge loan facility.

The acquisition offers several strategic benefits: it increases AVB's ownership of high-quality apartment communities in its core markets, aligns its portfolio with long-term geographic goals (especially in Southern California and the Mid-Atlantic), expands its submarket and product offerings, supports its multi-brand strategy, and is expected to yield enhanced corporate efficiencies due to increased scale.

The Purchase Agreement requires the closing to occur within 120 days of its execution. The agreement includes provisions for potential termination fees if closing does not occur within specified periods.