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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 26, 2005)

Filed August 26, 2005For Securities:ROK

Summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has filed an 8-K report on August 26, 2005, detailing a significant sale and lease-back transaction for approximately 24 operating properties. These properties, including both manufacturing and office facilities, are expected to be sold to First Industrial Acquisitions, Inc. for approximately $152 million, subject to certain adjustments. Following the sale, Rockwell Automation will lease back these facilities under triple-net leases ranging from five to fifteen years, with options for renewal. The company will retain responsibility for operating costs, maintenance, taxes, and environmental compliance, reflecting a common structure in sale-leaseback arrangements. This transaction is expected to provide the company with capital while maintaining operational continuity at these key sites.

Key Highlights

  • 1Rockwell Automation entered into a definitive agreement to sell approximately 24 operating properties, including manufacturing and office facilities.
  • 2The total purchase price for the sale-leaseback transaction is expected to be approximately $152 million, subject to adjustments.
  • 3The company will lease back the properties under triple-net leases, with terms varying from five to fifteen years and renewal options.
  • 4The annual rent for the leased properties is initially projected to be around $12 million.
  • 5Rent will increase by 7.5% per renewal term, commencing with the second renewal.
  • 6The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including due diligence and board approval, with an expected closing in October 2005.
  • 7This sale-leaseback is expected to provide Rockwell Automation with capital while allowing continued use of the facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports a material definitive agreement entered into by Rockwell Automation to sell and lease back approximately 24 of its operating properties, including manufacturing and office facilities.

The company expects to receive approximately $152 million from the sale of the properties, although this amount is subject to adjustments based on the final determination of properties sold.

Under the triple-net leases, Rockwell Automation will remain responsible for all operating and maintenance costs, property taxes, ongoing environmental compliance, and capital improvements or repairs to the leased facilities.

The transaction is anticipated to close in October 2005, subject to the fulfillment of certain closing conditions, including buyer's due diligence and board approval.