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“We are thrilled with the successful execution of these transactions, which further ladder our debt maturities and strengthen our balance sheet, as we continue to execute on our growth initiatives. While we refinanced our lowest cost debt in a higher interest rate environment, we obtained attractive interest rates, thereby limiting the change in our annual interest expense,” commented Leslie D. Hale, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our ability to successfully execute these transactions at attractive rates is a testament to our strong, longstanding lender relationships for which we value and appreciate their continued support. We are also pleased to welcome M&T Bank and Fifth Third Bank to our bank group.”
The Company’s refinancing transactions consisted of the following:
The incremental proceeds from the delayed draw term loans will allow the Company to address the entire amount of its $500 million senior notes at maturity in July 2026.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Capital One, National Association, PNC Capital Markets LLC, and Truist Securities, Inc. served as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers with respect to the Revolving Credit Facility and A-1 Term Facility. TD Bank, N.A., Regions Bank, M&T Bank, and Fifth Third Bank served as additional Joint Lead Arrangers and Documentation Agents, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., Capital One, National Association, PNC Bank, National Association, and Truist Bank as Co-Syndication Agents. Raymond James Bank also participated in the Revolving Credit Facility and A-1 Term Facility, with Barclays Bank PLC and The Huntington National Bank participating in the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Huntington National Bank and Capital One, National Association, served as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers of the Seven-Year Delayed Draw Term Loan. Fifth Third Bank served as Joint Lead Arranger and Documentation Agent with The Huntington National Bank as Administrative Agent and Capital One, National Association as Syndication Agent.
About Us
RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.
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