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SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 28, 2021)

Filed October 28, 2021For Securities:SPGSPG-PJ

Summary

Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Company") announced on October 26, 2021, a significant amendment and extension of its senior unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility. This facility, originally valued at $3.5 billion, has been extended to mature in January 2026, with an option to extend further to January 2027. Notably, the facility's borrowing capacity can be increased to $4.5 billion, providing enhanced financial flexibility. The updated credit facility offers a variety of borrowing options and interest rate structures, including benchmarks like SOFR and EURIBOR, with margins tied to the Company's corporate credit rating. It also supports borrowings in multiple major currencies and includes a competitive bid option program for potentially lower short-term borrowing costs. This strategic move underscores the Company's commitment to maintaining robust liquidity and operational flexibility to support its ongoing business activities and capital needs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Extended maturity date for the $3.5 billion senior unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility to January 31, 2026, with a one-year extension option.
  • 2Increased the potential borrowing capacity of the facility from $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion.
  • 3The facility is multi-currency, allowing for borrowings in U.S. Dollars, Euro, Yen, Sterling, Canadian Dollars, and Australian Dollars.
  • 4Introduced a competitive bid option program to enable auctions for potentially lower pricing on short-term borrowings.
  • 5Interest rates are variable and based on benchmark rates (e.g., SOFR, EURIBOR) plus a margin determined by the Company's corporate credit rating, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency.
  • 6The credit facility contains ongoing covenants related to leverage, capitalization value, and EBITDA coverage, ensuring financial discipline.
  • 7Proceeds from the facility are designated for general corporate purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces the amendment and extension of Simon Property Group, L.P.'s senior unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility, detailing the new terms, maturity date, borrowing capacity, and interest rate options.

The extension provides Simon Property Group with increased financial flexibility and certainty regarding its access to capital. The extended maturity date (to January 2026, with an option to extend to 2027) ensures continued liquidity for general corporate purposes, while the potential increase in borrowing capacity to $4.5 billion offers greater resources for strategic initiatives or unexpected needs.

The main changes include extending the maturity date from June 30, 2022, to January 31, 2026 (with a potential extension to January 31, 2027), and increasing the potential borrowing capacity from $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion. The facility also offers various currency denominations and a competitive bid option program for borrowing.

Interest rates are determined by the Company's election of various benchmark rates, such as Adjusted Term SOFR Rate, Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, or the Base Rate (for U.S. Dollar loans). These benchmark rates are then combined with a margin that varies between 0.650% and 1.400% for benchmark loans, or 0.000% and 0.400% for base rate loans, based on Simon Property Group's corporate credit rating.