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ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 1, 2021)

Filed March 1, 2021For Securities:ESS

Summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), through its operating partnership Essex Portfolio, L.P., announced the issuance of $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.700% senior notes due 2028. The net proceeds, approximately $444.3 million after expenses, are designated for repaying upcoming debt maturities, including unsecured term loans, and for general corporate and working capital needs. This strategic move aims to manage the company's debt profile and ensure liquidity. The notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Operating Partnership, guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc., and rank equally with other senior unsecured obligations. However, they are effectively subordinated to secured debt and liabilities of subsidiaries. The issuance includes standard restrictive covenants and provisions for redemption, with a fixed interest rate of 1.700% payable semi-annually until the 2028 maturity. Investors should note the details regarding redemption options and events of default outlined in the indenture.

Key Highlights

  • 1Essex Property Trust, Inc.'s operating partnership issued $450 million in 1.700% senior notes due 2028.
  • 2Net proceeds of approximately $444.3 million will be used to repay debt maturities and for general corporate purposes.
  • 3The notes are guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. and are senior unsecured obligations of the Operating Partnership.
  • 4The interest rate on the notes is 1.700% per annum, payable semi-annually.
  • 5The notes have a maturity date of March 1, 2028.
  • 6The indenture includes restrictive covenants limiting mergers, asset sales, and additional indebtedness.
  • 7Provisions for early redemption and events of default are detailed in the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this $450 million debt issuance is to repay upcoming debt maturities, specifically certain unsecured term loans, and to fund other general corporate and working capital needs. This helps manage the company's debt obligations and maintain financial flexibility.

The new notes are general unsecured senior obligations of Essex Portfolio, L.P. They are fully guaranteed by Essex Property Trust, Inc. While they rank equally with other senior unsecured obligations of the Operating Partnership, they are effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness of the Operating Partnership and to the liabilities of its subsidiaries.

The senior notes bear an interest rate of 1.700% per annum, payable semi-annually. The maturity date for these notes is March 1, 2028.

Yes, the indenture governing these notes contains restrictive covenants. These include limitations on the Operating Partnership's ability to engage in mergers, consolidate, sell substantially all of its assets, and incur additional secured and unsecured indebtedness.