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REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 11, 2013)

Filed March 11, 2013For Securities:O

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) filed an 8-K on March 11, 2013, to report on a significant equity offering. On March 5, 2013, the company entered into a purchase agreement to issue and sell 15,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $45.90 per share. The underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 2,250,000 shares in full. The offering successfully closed on March 11, 2013, generating approximately $755.5 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. The company intends to use these proceeds primarily to repay borrowings under its $1 billion acquisition credit facility, which were utilized for real estate acquisitions. Any remaining funds will be allocated to general corporate purposes and working capital, potentially including further acquisitions and debt repayment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Realty Income Corporation completed a significant public offering of common stock.
  • 2The offering involved 15,000,000 shares with an option for an additional 2,250,000 shares, all of which were exercised.
  • 3The public offering price was set at $45.90 per share.
  • 4The transaction closed on March 11, 2013.
  • 5Net proceeds from the offering amounted to approximately $755.5 million.
  • 6Proceeds will be used to pay down debt on a $1 billion acquisition credit facility.
  • 7Remaining proceeds may fund future acquisitions and other general corporate needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose was to raise capital to repay borrowings under the company's $1 billion acquisition credit facility, which had been used for real estate acquisitions. This deleverages the balance sheet and strengthens the company's financial flexibility.

The company raised approximately $755.5 million in net proceeds after accounting for underwriting discounts and expenses. This includes the full exercise of the underwriters' option for additional shares.

The offering strengthens Realty Income Corp's financial position by reducing debt levels, particularly the amount drawn on its acquisition credit facility. This provides more capacity for future investments and general operational needs.

Any net proceeds not used for the acquisition credit facility repayment are intended for other general corporate purposes and working capital. This may include funding future real estate acquisitions or repaying other existing debt.