Armada Hoffler Increases Capacity of Its Unsecured Credit Facility to $550 Million and Extends Maturity Date to 2027 & 2028

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Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) has successfully amended and restated its $355 million unsecured credit facility, raising total capacity to $550 million. The updated facility includes a $250 million revolving line of credit and a $300 million term loan, maturing in January 2027 and 2028, respectively. An accordion option enables future expansion to $1.0 billion. These changes enhance financial flexibility amidst market volatility and introduce sustainability-linked pricing that may lower interest rates.

Positive

• Increased credit facility to $550 million from $355 million.
• Enhanced financial flexibility for strategic acquisitions and developments.
• Introduction of sustainability-linked pricing component potentially reducing interest rates.

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• None.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) today announced that it has amended and restated its existing $355 million unsecured credit facility, increasing the capacity to $550 million. The credit facility is comprised of a $250 million unsecured revolving line of credit and a $300 million unsecured term loan. Additionally, the credit facility includes an accordion option to increase the total capacity to $1.0 billion. The revolving line of credit and term loan now mature in January 2027 and 2028, respectively.

“We appreciate the support of our bank partners and their continued commitment to the growth of Armada Hoffler,” said Matthew Barnes-Smith, Chief Financial Officer of Armada Hoffler. “We proactively replaced the previous credit facility to allow continued flexibility to execute future strategic dispositions and acquisitions, as well as our robust development and construction pipeline. Despite current volatility in the markets, we are pleased to have significantly increased both our borrowing capability and term without increasing our credit spread.”

The amended and restated credit facility contains positive structural changes to certain financial covenants and includes a sustainability-linked pricing component that potentially reduces the applicable interest rate margin.

Bank of America will continue to act as the sole and exclusive Administrative Agent for the credit facility. BofA Securities, Regions Capital Markets, a division of Regions Bank, and PNC Capital Markets will continue to act as joint lead arrangers. BofA Securities will continue to act as the left lead arranger (receiving “left placement” in all documentation and marketing materials) with all customary rights accorded to left lead arranger status. Regions Capital Markets and PNC Capital Markets will continue to act as joint right lead arrangers. M&T Bank and TD Bank will act as documentation agents. Atlantic Union Bank and Synovus Bank acted as participants.

About Armada Hoffler
Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) is a vertically-integrated, self-managed real estate investment trust with over four decades of experience developing, building, acquiring and managing high-quality office, retail and multifamily properties located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The Company also provides general construction and development services to third-party clients, in addition to developing and building properties to be placed in their stabilized portfolio. Founded in 1979 by Daniel A. Hoffler, Armada Hoffler has elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For more information visit ArmadaHoffler.com.

Contact:
Chelsea Forrest
Armada Hoffler
Dir. Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Email: CForrest@ArmadaHoffler.com
Phone: (757) 612-4248

FAQ

What recent financial update did Armada Hoffler (AHH) announce?

Armada Hoffler announced an amendment to its credit facility, increasing its capacity to $550 million.

When do the new loan terms for Armada Hoffler's credit facility mature?

The revolving line of credit matures in January 2027, and the term loan matures in January 2028.

What is the potential maximum capacity of Armada Hoffler's credit facility after the amendment?

The credit facility can be expanded to a total of $1.0 billion.

What is the significance of the sustainability-linked pricing component in Armada Hoffler's credit facility?

It potentially reduces the applicable interest rate margin associated with the credit facility.