Physicians Realty Trust (NYSE: DOC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has closed on a $400 Million Term Loan maturing May 2028 (the “Term Loan”).
Pursuant to the Company’s unsecured credit agreement, the Term Loan will bear interest at a rate equal to Adjusted Daily Simple SOFR plus a spread of between 0.85% and 1.65% that is determined based on the Company’s credit rating. Concurrent with closing, the Company executed $400 Million of variable-to-fixed interest rate swaps that fix the variable component of the Term Loan at 3.59% for the duration of the borrowing. Based on the Company’s current ‘BBB’ credit rating and inclusive of the effects of the related swaps, the Term Loan bears interest at a current rate of 4.69%.
A total of seven lenders are participating in the Term Loan. KeyBank National Association is acting as the Administrative Agent and a lender. BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Regions Bank are serving as Joint Lead Arrangers and lenders. Bank of America, N.A. and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank are serving as Documentation Agents and lenders. Raymond James Bank and Associated Bank, N.A. are participating as lenders.
“We appreciate our banking group and their strong support throughout the execution of this Term Loan. This transaction enhances our liquidity and financial flexibility by allowing us to term out our revolver which meaningfully reduces our exposure to floating rate debt and lowers interest expense. We are pleased our banking group recognizes the strong underlying real estate performance of DOC’s outpatient medical facilities, and we are well positioned to capitalize on investment opportunities as we strive to deliver value on behalf of our shareholders,” said Jeffrey N. Theiler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
About Physicians Realty Trust
Physicians Realty Trust is a self-managed health care real estate company organized to acquire, selectively develop, own, and manage outpatient medical properties that are leased to physicians, hospitals and health care delivery systems. The Company invests in real estate that is integral to providing high quality health care. The Company is a Maryland real estate investment trust and has elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Company conducts its business through an UPREIT structure in which its properties are owned by the Operating Partnership, directly or through limited partnerships, limited liability companies or other subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Physicians Realty Trust
John T. Thomas
President and CEO
(214) 549-6611
jtt@docreit.com
Jeffrey N. Theiler
Executive Vice President and CFO
(414) 367-5610
jnt@docreit.com