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REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report (May 4, 2001)

Filed May 4, 2001For Securities:O

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K to disclose the issuance of up to 3,277,500 shares of common stock. This issuance is being made pursuant to the company's existing shelf registration statement filed in 1999. The filing also includes the Purchase Agreement related to this stock issuance, dated May 1, 2001, with several underwriters including Merrill Lynch & Co. and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. This event signifies a capital raise for Realty Income Corporation, likely to fund its real estate investment activities. Investors should note that the issuance of new shares can dilute existing ownership, but also provides the company with capital to grow its portfolio and potentially increase future earnings. The involvement of major underwriters suggests a significant transaction that has been structured with professional financial guidance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Realty Income Corporation is issuing up to 3,277,500 shares of its common stock.
  • 2The stock issuance is being conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statement (Form S-3) filed in 1999.
  • 3A Purchase Agreement for this stock issuance was entered into on May 1, 2001, with a syndicate of underwriters led by Merrill Lynch & Co. and Salomon Smith Barney Inc.
  • 4This action indicates a capital-raising event for the company, likely to support its growth strategy.
  • 5The filing includes a legal opinion from Latham & Watkins regarding the stock issuance.
  • 6The event date for the report is May 2, 2001, with the filing date being May 3, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

The company is issuing these shares as part of a capital-raising effort. This new capital is typically used by Realty Income Corporation to acquire additional real estate properties, fund development projects, or for other general corporate purposes aimed at portfolio growth.

The issuance of new shares can lead to dilution for existing shareholders, meaning their ownership percentage in the company will decrease unless they purchase additional shares. However, if the capital raised is effectively deployed to generate higher earnings, the long-term value for all shareholders could increase.

The underwriters for this offering include Merrill Lynch & Co., Salomon Smith Barney Inc., Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., First Union Securities, Inc., and Tucker Anthony Sutro Incorporated, acting as representatives for the several underwriters.

No, this is not a new registration statement. The shares are being issued pursuant to the company's existing shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was originally filed in June 1999 and subsequently amended.