INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE:KRG) (“KRG”) announced today that its operating partnership closed on a new $250 million ten-year unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) arranged by Associated Bank, National Association; Fifth Third Bank; KeyBank National Association; Regions Bank; and The Huntington National Bank. KeyBank National Association served as Administrative Agent.
The Term Loan has an initial maturity date of 2025, along with three one-year options that would extend the maturity date to 2028, subject to customary conditions. Initial pricing on the loan is set at LIBOR plus 200 basis points. KRG plans to fix the interest rate through an interest swap for the full $250 million within thirty days of closing.
Execution of the Term Loan accomplishes the following:
- Extends the weighted average maturity of KRG’s debt portfolio by a full year (6.2 years vs. 5.2 years);
- Fully retires the $200 million seven-year term loan due in 2022 (LIBOR plus 160 basis points);
- Prepays $50 million of the $200 million five-year term loan due in 2021; and
- Continues to ladder the debt maturity schedule such that no more than 20% of KRG’s debt comes due in any single calendar year (vs. 26% prior to the transaction).
“We want to thank our lending partners for helping us originate what we believe is a pioneering credit product in our sector,” said Chief Executive Officer, John Kite. “This is a unique loan in that it demonstrates our commitment to de-risk our balance sheet while materially improving our financial flexibility. I challenged our team to think creatively and execute swiftly and that is exactly what they did. It’s also noteworthy that the loan was oversubscribed by $50 million, which is a testament to the strength of our relationships and the demand for our credit.”
About Kite Realty Group Trust
Kite Realty Group Trust is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that provides communities with convenient and beneficial shopping experiences. We connect consumers to tenants in desirable markets through our portfolio of neighborhood, community, and lifestyle centers. Using operational, development, and redevelopment expertise, we continuously optimize our portfolio to maximize value and return to our shareholders. As of June 30, 2018, KRG owned interests in 115 operating and redevelopment properties totaling approximately 22.5 million square feet and 2 development projects currently under construction totaling 0.7 million square feet.
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Contact Information: Kite Realty Group Trust
Wade Achenbach
EVP, Portfolio Management
317.713.5660
wachenbach@kiterealty.com
Bryan McCarthy
SVP, Marketing & Communications
317.713.5692
bmccarthy@kiterealty.com