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REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 3, 2012)

Filed February 3, 2012For Securities:O

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) filed an 8-K on February 2, 2012, reporting the issuance and sale of 13,000,000 shares of its 6.625% Monthly Income Class F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. This offering also included an overallotment option for an additional 1,950,000 shares. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose the details of this significant capital raise, which is crucial for investors to understand the company's financing activities and potential dilution. The Class F Preferred Stock carries a fixed dividend rate of 6.625% and is designed to provide monthly income. Key features include a non-redeemable period until February 15, 2017, after which the company can redeem the shares at $25.00. Importantly, upon a change of control, shareholders have the option to convert their preferred shares into common stock, offering a potential upside in such scenarios. This issuance impacts the company's capital structure and the rights of its shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Realty Income Corp issued 13,000,000 shares of 6.625% Monthly Income Class F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
  • 2An overallotment option for an additional 1,950,000 shares was granted to the underwriters.
  • 3The Class F Preferred Stock pays a fixed dividend of 6.625% and distributes income monthly.
  • 4Shares are not redeemable by the company before February 15, 2017, except for REIT status preservation or change of control.
  • 5After February 15, 2017, the company has the option to redeem shares at $25.00 per share.
  • 6A 'change of control' event triggers redemption options for the company and conversion rights for shareholders into common stock.
  • 7The preferred stock has no stated maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed or converted.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing is primarily to report the details of Realty Income Corporation's agreement to issue and sell 13,000,000 shares of its 6.625% Monthly Income Class F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, including the underwriters' overallotment option. It serves as public disclosure of this significant financing event.

The Class F Preferred Stock carries a fixed dividend rate of 6.625%, payable monthly. It is redeemable by the company starting February 15, 2017, at $25.00 per share. It has no stated maturity date and no mandatory redemption or sinking fund provisions.

In the event of a 'change of control' (as defined in the filing), the company has the option to redeem the Class F Preferred Stock at $25.00 per share. Additionally, shareholders have the right to convert their preferred shares into the company's common stock (or alternative consideration) unless the company has already elected to redeem the shares.

The issuance of new preferred stock increases the company's total outstanding shares and debt-like obligations, potentially impacting earnings per share if earnings are allocated to preferred dividends. While it provides capital for the company, it also introduces a class of stock with preferential dividend rights over common stock.