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AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Nov 18, 2021)

Filed November 18, 2021For Securities:AVB

Summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (AVB) announced the closing of its public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 1.900% Senior Notes due 2028 on November 18, 2021. The net proceeds from this offering, estimated at approximately $396.2 million after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, are intended for financing or refinancing eligible green projects in alignment with the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles. Pending the allocation to green projects, the company may utilize these funds for reducing outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, development, and repayment of other indebtedness. Investors should note that these notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of AvalonBay, but are effectively subordinated to secured indebtedness to the extent of the collateral value. This debt issuance provides AvalonBay with additional capital, with a stated intention towards sustainable investments. The fixed interest rate of 1.900% on these notes due in 2028 offers a degree of certainty regarding financing costs for this portion of their debt. The company's flexibility to use proceeds for general corporate purposes, including debt reduction and strategic development, indicates a focus on maintaining financial health and pursuing growth opportunities while also addressing environmental sustainability objectives.

Key Highlights

  • 1Closed a public offering of $400 million in 1.900% Senior Notes due 2028.
  • 2Net proceeds are approximately $396.2 million.
  • 3Proceeds are earmarked for financing/refinancing eligible green projects, adhering to ICMA Green Bond Principles.
  • 4Pending green project allocation, proceeds may be used for revolving credit facility reduction and general corporate purposes (acquisition, development, debt repayment).
  • 5Notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with other unsecured and unsubordinated debt.
  • 6Notes are effectively subordinated to secured indebtedness to the extent of collateral.
  • 7Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually starting June 1, 2022, with a maturity date of December 1, 2028.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to finance or refinance eligible green projects, in accordance with the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles. Pending full allocation to green projects, the funds may be used for reducing indebtedness under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

The Senior Notes have a fixed interest rate of 1.900% and will mature on December 1, 2028. Interest payments are scheduled semi-annually, beginning on June 1, 2022.

The notes are classified as senior unsecured obligations. This means they rank equally with all other existing unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness of AvalonBay. However, they are effectively subordinated to any secured debt that the company may have, to the extent of the value of the collateral backing that secured debt.

As senior unsecured notes, their repayment is dependent on the general creditworthiness of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. They are subordinate to any secured debt of the company. Investors are also exposed to interest rate risk if market rates rise significantly above the 1.900% coupon, although the company may redeem the notes earlier.