What is the primary purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous 8-K report. Its main purpose is to correct the item number under which information about the merger agreement with VEREIT was disclosed. The information previously presented under Item 8.01 (Other Events) is now furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and is explicitly stated as not being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What are the key financial terms of the proposed merger with VEREIT?

The merger is a stock-for-stock transaction where each share of VEREIT common stock will be converted into 0.705 shares of Realty Income common stock. Holders of VEREIT Series F Preferred Stock will receive a specified redemption amount. Cash will be paid in lieu of fractional shares.

What is the 'OfficeCo' spin-off mentioned in the filing?

Post-merger, Realty Income and VEREIT intend to contribute certain office properties to a newly formed subsidiary called 'OfficeCo.' Realty Income will then distribute all shares of OfficeCo to its shareholders (including former VEREIT shareholders) on a pro-rata basis. OfficeCo is intended to operate as a separate, publicly-traded REIT.

When is the merger expected to close, and what are the main conditions?

The merger is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021. Key conditions include adoption and approval of the merger agreement by VEREIT's stockholders, approval of the share issuance by Realty Income's shareholders, effectiveness of the Form S-4 registration statement, NYSE listing approval for Realty Income shares, accuracy of representations and warranties, compliance with covenants, and receipt of tax opinions confirming the merger qualifies as a reorganization and that both companies maintain REIT status. The closing is also contingent on the spin-off being ready to be consummated concurrently.

O 8-K: Material Agreements & Regulation FD

Summary

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K filing by Realty Income Corp (O) to correct the item number under which information was disclosed, specifically moving information related to the VEREIT merger from Item 8.01 to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The core information remains the entry into a Material Definitive Agreement concerning the merger with VEREIT, Inc. and VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. The amendment clarifies that previously disclosed information is furnished under Regulation FD and not deemed "filed," thus not incorporated into other SEC filings. The primary focus for investors in this amended filing is the confirmation and detailing of the merger agreement. Realty Income will acquire VEREIT in a stock-and-cash transaction. Key terms include an exchange ratio where VEREIT common stock will be converted into Realty Income common stock, with cash for fractional shares. VEREIT's Series F Preferred Stock will be redeemed. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, including stockholder approvals and regulatory requirements. Additionally, a spin-off of office properties into a separate REIT (OfficeCo) is contemplated post-merger, with Realty Income shareholders (including former VEREIT stockholders) to receive shares of OfficeCo on a pro-rata basis.

Key Highlights

1Amendment to clarify disclosure item for VEREIT merger information, moving it to Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).
2Realty Income (O) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with VEREIT, Inc. and VEREIT Operating Partnership, L.P. on April 29, 2021.
3The merger will be structured as a stock-for-stock transaction, with VEREIT common stock converted into Realty Income common stock at an exchange ratio of 0.705 shares of Realty Income for each share of VEREIT.
4VEREIT's Series F Preferred Stock will be redeemed for a specified redemption amount.
5A spin-off of office properties into a new entity, OfficeCo, is contemplated post-merger, with Realty Income shareholders to receive shares of OfficeCo.
6The merger is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
7The filing includes details on the treatment of VEREIT equity awards (options, RSUs, DSUs) and governance matters, including the addition of two VEREIT board members to Realty Income's board.

REALTY INCOME CORP 8-K/A Report, Material Agreement (Jun 4, 2021)

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