---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001045450-21-000059"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EPR"
cik: "0001045450"
company_name: "EPR PROPERTIES"
filed_at: "2021-09-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-29T01:41:47.726287+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EPR Properties receives investment grade rating from S&P with 'BBB-' and stable outlook

## Summary
- S&P assigned 'BBB-' issuer-level credit rating on unsecured debt with stable outlook.
- Moody's previously affirmed 'Baa3' with negative outlook; EPR now has IG from both agencies.
- Subsidiary guarantees under certain debt agreements may be released as a result.
- CEO Greg Silvers stated IG ratings expand access to capital at competitive rates.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001045450-21-000059
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EPR
- cik: 0001045450
- company_name: EPR PROPERTIES
- filed_at: 2021-09-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1045450/000104545021000059/0001045450-21-000059-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1045450/000104545021000059/epr-20210923.htm

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