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REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 12, 2019)

Filed August 12, 2019For Securities:O

Summary

Realty Income Corporation (O) has filed an 8-K report detailing an amendment and restatement of its credit agreement. This amendment, effective August 7, 2019, restructures the Company's existing $3.0 billion revolving credit facility into two separate multicurrency tranches. This restructuring allows for greater flexibility in borrowing across different currencies, with one tranche permitting borrowing in up to six currencies and the other in up to 14 currencies. The overall maturity date for the revolving credit facility remains March 24, 2023, and the borrowing terms, including interest rates based on LIBOR, Base Rate, or Foreign Currency Rate plus an applicable margin, are largely consistent with the prior agreement. The applicable margin for LIBOR and foreign currency loans is currently set at 0.775% per annum, reflecting the Company's investment-grade credit ratings. A commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is also payable on unused commitments. The filing also confirms existing senior unsecured term loans and their respective maturity dates and interest rates.

Key Highlights

  • 1Realty Income Corporation amended and restated its credit agreement on August 7, 2019.
  • 2The $3.0 billion revolving credit facility has been divided into two distinct multicurrency tranches.
  • 3Tranche 1 allows borrowing in up to six currencies; Tranche 2 allows borrowing in up to 14 currencies.
  • 4The revolving credit facility matures on March 24, 2023.
  • 5Interest rates are based on LIBOR, Base Rate, or Foreign Currency Rate plus an applicable margin, reflecting investment-grade credit ratings.
  • 6The current applicable margin for LIBOR and foreign currency loans is 0.775% per annum.
  • 7A commitment fee of 0.125% per annum is payable on unused revolving commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary change is the division of the existing $3.0 billion revolving credit facility into two separate multicurrency tranches, enhancing flexibility for international borrowing.

The amended revolving credit facility matures on March 24, 2023. Existing senior unsecured term loans mature on June 30, 2020 ($250 million) and March 24, 2024 ($250 million).

Interest rates are based on the applicable rate (LIBOR, Base Rate, or Foreign Currency Rate) plus an 'Applicable Margin'. This margin is determined by the Company's credit ratings. The current margin for LIBOR and foreign currency loans is 0.775% per annum for investment-grade rated companies.

The filing does not indicate a change in creditworthiness; rather, it confirms that the terms, including the applicable margin and commitment fee, are based on the Company's current investment-grade credit ratings, suggesting stable credit quality at the time of filing.