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Gladstone Commercial Corp (NASDAQ:GOOD), a real estate investment trust with a market capitalization of $708 million and an impressive 7.47% dividend yield, has entered into a material definitive agreement, issuing $75 million in senior guaranteed notes, according to a recent SEC filing.
On Wednesday, the real estate investment trust engaged with institutional investors to arrange a private placement of 6.47% Senior Guaranteed Notes due December 18, 2029. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company has maintained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years, demonstrating strong shareholder commitment.
The partnership's notes, which are senior unsecured obligations, will be backed by the company and its subsidiaries that are also guarantors under its existing credit agreement. The notes were sold at par and will pay interest semi-annually, starting June 18, 2025. With a healthy current ratio of 3.65, the company maintains strong liquidity to meet its short-term obligations.
The company has the option to prepay the notes, subject to certain conditions, including a make-whole prepayment premium if done before a specified date close to maturity. In case of a change in control, the company may need to offer to prepay the notes at their principal amount plus accrued interest.
The agreement aligns with the covenants in Gladstone's current credit facility and includes standard terms for private placements such as restrictions on additional debt, asset sales, and affiliate transactions. The covenants will adjust to stay consistent with any amendments to the credit facility.
A provision in the agreement stipulates that if the notes are downgraded below investment grade by the rating agencies, the interest rate would increase by 1.00% until the rating is restored to at least "BBB-".
Gladstone intends to use the proceeds to repay existing credit line borrowings, term loan debt, and for general corporate purposes. The offering relies on the exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933.
This financial move, detailed in the 8-K filing, highlights Gladstone Commercial Corp's efforts to manage its debt profile and secure long-term financing. With a gross profit margin of 79.65% and trading near its InvestingPro Fair Value, the company demonstrates solid operational efficiency. Discover more insights and 8 additional ProTips about GOOD's financial health and growth prospects with a subscription to InvestingPro's comprehensive research platform. The information is based on a press release statement.
In other recent news, Gladstone Commercial Corporation has completed a private placement of $75 million in senior unsecured notes, marking its initial foray into the long-term unsecured debt market. The proceeds are intended to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The company has also reported a solid third quarter performance with funds from operations (FFO) per share increasing to $0.38 and operating revenues reaching $39.2 million.
In a strategic shift, Gladstone Commercial has increased the industrial real estate concentration in its portfolio to 63%, with plans to exceed 70% in the near future. This has involved the acquisition of an industrial asset in Texas and the sale of two medical office assets in Georgia.
Additionally, the company has announced the resignation of board member Paul W. Adelgren, with no future plans disclosed to fill this vacancy. KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. led the placement of the senior notes, with several other firms serving as Co-Placement Agents.
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