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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 5, 2013)

Filed March 5, 2013For Securities:AVB

Summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) has filed an 8-K report detailing the significant closing of its acquisition of approximately 40% of Archstone's assets and liabilities on February 27, 2013. This transaction, conducted in partnership with Equity Residential (which acquired the remaining 60%), marks a major expansion for AvalonBay, significantly increasing its portfolio of apartment homes and development properties across key U.S. markets. The acquisition includes a substantial number of operating apartment communities, with communities in high-demand regions such as Metro New York/New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic (particularly Arlington, VA, and Washington D.C.), Northern California, and Southern California. It also brings a robust pipeline of properties under construction, in lease-up, and land parcels held for future development, signaling continued growth opportunities. The company also addressed the assumption of significant indebtedness and the issuance of its common stock as part of the transaction's consideration.

Key Highlights

  • 1AvalonBay Communities, Inc. successfully closed the acquisition of approximately 40% of Archstone's assets and liabilities on February 27, 2013, in a joint transaction with Equity Residential.
  • 2The acquisition significantly expands AvalonBay's portfolio, adding 60 apartment communities with 20,089 apartment homes, including properties under construction and in lease-up.
  • 3Key acquired markets include New England, Metro New York/New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic (strong presence in Arlington, VA and Washington D.C.), Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and Southern California.
  • 4The company acquired land parcels and options for future development, representing a capacity for an additional 2,214 apartment homes, alongside interests in unconsolidated joint ventures holding 12 apartment communities.
  • 5As part of the consideration, AvalonBay issued 14,889,706 shares of its common stock (valued at approximately $1.88 billion) and assumed approximately $4.0 billion in indebtedness.
  • 6A Registration Rights Agreement was entered into with Lehman and Archstone to register the resale of the issued shares, with specific timelines and obligations for AvalonBay.
  • 7A Shareholders Agreement with Lehman outlines lock-up provisions and voting rights for the shares received by Lehman in the transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the closing of AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s (AVB) acquisition of approximately 40% of Archstone's assets and liabilities. It details the properties acquired, the consideration paid, and the significant financial obligations assumed as part of this major transaction.

AvalonBay acquired a total of 20,089 apartment homes across 60 apartment communities that will be consolidated for financial reporting. Additionally, six of these communities are under construction and/or in lease-up, expected to add 1,667 apartment homes upon completion. The company also gained interests in joint ventures holding an additional 2,851 apartment homes.

AvalonBay's portion of the consideration was approximately $6.5 billion. This included the issuance of 14,889,706 shares of its common stock (valued at $1.88 billion), a cash payment of approximately $667 million, and the assumption of approximately $4.0 billion in indebtedness.

AvalonBay acquired a significant portfolio across major U.S. markets, including New England, Metro New York/New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic (with a large concentration in Arlington, VA and Washington D.C.), Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and Southern California. The company also acquired properties in non-core markets.