PRO Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: PRV.UN) (“PROREIT” or the
“REIT”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with
a syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and
Scotiabank (collectively, the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which
the Underwriters will purchase $35 million aggregate principal
amount of 8.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the
“Debentures”) due June 30, 2028 at a price of $1,000 per Debenture
(the “Offering”). PROREIT has also granted to the Underwriters an
over-allotment option to purchase up to an additional $5,250,000
aggregate principal amount of Debentures at the same price,
exercisable in whole or in part at any time for a period of up to
30 days following closing of the Offering, to cover
over-allotments.
PROREIT will use the net proceeds of the
Offering to partially repay existing debt currently drawn on the
REIT's operating facility and for general business and working
capital purposes. The Offering and the stated use of proceeds are
not expected to impact the REIT’s leverage metrics, however, they
are expected to improve the REIT's debt maturity profile, increase
its exposure to fixed rate debt, and enhance the REIT’s
liquidity.
The Offering is expected to close on or about
May 26, 2023 and is subject to certain conditions including, but
not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including
the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”).
The Debentures will mature on June 30, 2028 and
will accrue interest at the rate of 8.00% per annum payable
semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 in each year,
commencing December 31, 2023. At the holder’s option, the
Debentures may be converted into units of the REIT (“Units”) at any
time prior to the close of business on the earlier of the business
day immediately preceding the maturity date and the business day
immediately preceding the date fixed for redemption of the
Debentures. The conversion price will be $7.00 for each Unit,
subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.
The Debentures will be direct, unsecured
obligations of PROREIT, subordinated to other senior indebtedness
of PROREIT.
The Debentures will not be redeemable before
June 30, 2026. On and after June 30, 2026 and prior to June 30,
2027, the Debentures may be redeemed, in whole or in part, from
time to time at PROREIT’s option at par plus accrued and unpaid
interest, provided that the weighted average trading price of the
Units on the TSX during the 20 consecutive trading days ending on
the fifth trading day preceding the date on which notice of the
redemption is given is not less than 125% of the conversion price.
On and after June 30, 2027, PROREIT may, at its option, redeem the
Debentures, in whole or in part, from time to time at par plus
accrued and unpaid interest.
Subject to specified conditions, PROREIT will
have the right to repay the outstanding principal amount of the
Debentures, on maturity or redemption, through the issuance of
Units. PROREIT will also have the option to satisfy its obligation
to pay interest through the issuance and sale of Units.
A prospectus supplement to PROREIT’s short form
base shelf prospectus dated July 13, 2021 with respect to the
Offering will be filed by no later than May 19, 2023 with the
securities regulatory authorities in all provinces and territories
of Canada. No securities regulatory authority has either approved
or disapproved of the contents of this news release. The securities
being offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the
United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state
securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United
States unless an exemption from registration is available. This
news release is for information purposes only and does not
constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy
any securities of PROREIT in any jurisdiction.
About PRO Real Estate Investment
Trust
PROREIT is an unincorporated open-ended real
estate investment trust established pursuant to a declaration of
trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario. Founded in 2013,
PROREIT owns a portfolio of high-quality commercial real estate
properties in Canada, with a strong industrial focus in robust
secondary markets.
For more information on PROREIT, please visit
the REIT’s website at: https://proreit.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and
is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which
are beyond PROREIT’s control, that could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or
implied by such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements contained in this
press release include, without limitation, statements pertaining to
the closing of the Offering and the use of the net proceeds of the
Offering. The forward-looking statements contained in this news
release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this
cautionary statement. All forward-looking statements in this news
release are made as of the date of this news release. PROREIT does
not undertake to update any such forward-looking information
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based
on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered
reasonable by management as of the date hereof, are inherently
subject to significant business, economic and competitive
uncertainties and contingencies. When relying on forward-looking
statements to make decisions, the REIT cautions readers not to
place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking
statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should
not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and
will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not the
times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved.
A number of factors could cause actual results to differ, possibly
materially, from the results discussed in the forward-looking
statements.
Additional information about these assumptions
and risks and uncertainties is contained in the filings of the REIT
with securities regulators, including under “Risk Factors” in
PROREIT’s latest annual information form, which is available on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
For further information, please
contact:
PRO Real Estate Investment TrustGordon G.
Lawlor, CPAPresident and Chief Executive Officer514-933-9552
PRO Real Estate Investment TrustAlison J.
Schafer, CPAChief Financial Officer and Secretary514-933-9552
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