debt
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. (PDM): debt financing — Piedmont issues $400M 5.625% Senior Notes due 2033 to refinance higher-cost 2028 notes
Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc.
- Issued $400M 5.625% Senior Notes due Jan 15, 2033; interest payable semi-annually starting July 15, 2026.
- Proceeds, with credit line borrowings and cash, to fund tender offer for all outstanding 9.250% senior notes due 2028.
- Notes fully guaranteed by Piedmont Realty Trust; redemption at make-whole before Nov 15, 2032, then at par.
- Indenture covenants limit secured/unsecured debt and require unencumbered assets >= 150% of unsecured debt.
- Underwriting agreement with Wells Fargo, BofA, J.P. Morgan, TD Securities, Truist Securities.