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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 29, 2018)

Filed May 29, 2018For Securities:AVB

Summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) filed an 8-K on May 29, 2018, to report the execution of a Second Supplemental Indenture. This indenture amends and supplements a prior indenture dated February 23, 2018, and a first supplemental indenture dated March 26, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to inform investors about changes to key definitions within the indenture, specifically those related to property valuations and asset classifications. These updated definitions, including "Acquisition Property," "Capitalized Property Value," "Development Property," "Encumbered Asset Value," "Total Assets," and "Unencumbered Assets," along with the addition of "Gross Book Value Property," are important for understanding the company's asset base and how debt is potentially secured. These changes will apply to any debt securities issued by AvalonBay on or after May 29, 2018. Investors should note that the full details of these amendments are available in the filed Second Supplemental Indenture exhibit.

Key Highlights

  • 1AvalonBay Communities, Inc. entered into a Second Supplemental Indenture on May 29, 2018.
  • 2The Second Supplemental Indenture amends and supplements existing indentures dated February 23, 2018, and March 26, 2018.
  • 3Key definitions within the indenture have been amended, including those for 'Acquisition Property,' 'Capitalized Property Value,' 'Development Property,' 'Encumbered Asset Value,' 'Total Assets,' and 'Unencumbered Assets.'
  • 4A new definition for 'Gross Book Value Property' has been added.
  • 5These amendments pertain to debt securities issued by the company on or after May 29, 2018.
  • 6The filing ensures transparency regarding changes to the terms governing potential future debt issuances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that AvalonBay Communities, Inc. has entered into a Second Supplemental Indenture, which modifies the terms of its existing debt agreements. Specifically, it updates definitions related to property and asset valuations that will affect future debt issuances.

The Second Supplemental Indenture amends and restates definitions for 'Acquisition Property,' 'Capitalized Property Value,' 'Development Property,' 'Encumbered Asset Value,' 'Total Assets,' and 'Unencumbered Assets.' It also adds a new definition for 'Gross Book Value Property.'

These amended definitions and the new 'Gross Book Value Property' definition will apply to any debt securities that AvalonBay Communities, Inc. may issue on or after May 29, 2018.

The complete and detailed text of the Second Supplemental Indenture is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Investors can refer to this exhibit for the full legal terms and definitions.