What was the primary purpose of this stock offering?

The primary purpose was to raise capital to repay all or a portion of the borrowings outstanding under Realty Income's $3.0 billion revolving credit facility, thereby strengthening the company's balance sheet and reducing leverage.

How much money did Realty Income raise from this offering?

Realty Income raised approximately $734.7 million in net proceeds after deducting underwriting discounts and other expenses.

What happens to any funds not used for debt repayment?

Any net proceeds not used to repay borrowings under the revolving credit facility are intended to fund potential investment opportunities or for other general corporate purposes, providing flexibility for future growth initiatives.

What is the potential total size of the offering if the underwriters exercise their option?

If the underwriters fully exercise their option, the total number of shares sold would be 12,650,000 (11,000,000 initial shares + 1,650,000 additional shares), leading to a larger capital infusion.

O 8-K SEC Disclosure — May 9, 2019

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Realty Income Corporation (O) announced the successful completion of a significant equity offering on May 9, 2019. The company sold 11,000,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $69.25 per share, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,650,000 shares. This offering resulted in net proceeds of approximately $734.7 million after accounting for underwriting discounts and expenses. The primary use of these proceeds is to reduce outstanding debt under the company's $3.0 billion revolving credit facility. Any remaining funds are earmarked for future investment opportunities or general corporate needs. This move indicates a strategic effort by Realty Income to strengthen its balance sheet and maintain financial flexibility for growth.

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1Completed a common stock offering, selling 11,000,000 shares at $69.25 per share.
2Underwriters have an option to purchase an additional 1,650,000 shares.
3Raised approximately $734.7 million in net proceeds.
4Proceeds will primarily be used to repay debt on the $3.0 billion revolving credit facility.
5Remaining proceeds may be used for future investments or general corporate purposes.
6The offering closed on May 9, 2019.

REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 9, 2019)

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