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EDC sells headquarters for $35.5M, enters 10-year leaseback; proceeds to pay off bank loans
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP
- Sale price of Hilti Complex: $35,500,000; proceeds used to pay off Term Loans and Revolving Loan.
- 10-year triple-net lease at $8.72/sq ft initial, 2% annual escalations starting year six.
- 16.75 acres of undeveloped land adjacent retained by EDC.
- Interest savings on reduced borrowings expected to exceed monthly rent, improving cash flow.
- Closing 30 days after 60-day due diligence period; no financing contingency.