Acadia Realty Trust Announces Offering of 6,000,000 Common Shares
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Acadia Realty Trust's decision to issue 6,000,000 common shares, with an additional option for underwriters to purchase 900,000 shares, represents a strategic move to bolster its capital. The infusion of funds is earmarked for general corporate purposes which typically encompasses a broad range of activities that can drive the company's growth and operational efficiency. This might include acquisitions, which could expand Acadia's portfolio and debt repayment, which would improve its balance sheet and potentially reduce interest expenses.
Investors should consider the dilutive effect of such an offering, as the introduction of new shares could potentially decrease earnings per share (EPS) in the short term. However, if the capital raised is deployed effectively, it could lead to enhanced value creation over the long term. The involvement of reputable underwriters like J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities could also signal market confidence in the offering's success.
The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, where Acadia operates, is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and economic cycles. Given the current market conditions and interest rate environment, Acadia's move to raise capital could be seen as a proactive step in ensuring liquidity and financial flexibility. The company's ability to fund future acquisitions could be a strategic advantage in a competitive market, allowing it to capitalize on potential opportunities.
Market response to such offerings can vary, but the perception of Acadia's growth prospects and the efficiency with which it deploys the raised capital will be critical in maintaining investor confidence. The timing of the offering and the pricing of the shares will also be important factors that could influence the market's reception of this capital raise.
Acadia's adherence to SEC regulations by filing a prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus as part of an effective shelf registration statement is a necessary legal step for the offering. This process ensures transparency and provides investors with essential information regarding the offering's terms and the company's financial health. Potential investors should review these documents to understand the risks and potential rewards associated with the offering.
It is also crucial to note that the offering is restricted from being sold in jurisdictions where it would be unlawful without proper registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws. This legal framework protects investors and the integrity of the financial markets by preventing unlawful distribution of securities.
Acadia intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include funding future acquisitions, the repayment of outstanding indebtedness, working capital and other general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are serving as the underwriters for the offering.
The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, which was filed as part of an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275356). Copies of the base prospectus and preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering, as well as the final prospectus supplement once available, may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from J.P. Morgan, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue,
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any common shares of the Company, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Acadia
Acadia Realty Trust is an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth via its dual – Core Portfolio and Fund – operating platforms and its disciplined, location-driven investment strategy. Acadia Realty Trust is accomplishing this goal by building a best-in-class core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation’s most dynamic corridors; making profitable opportunistic and value-add investments through its series of discretionary, institutional funds; and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations are generally identifiable by the use of words, such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project,” or the negative thereof, or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results and financial performance to be materially different from future results and financial performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: (i) macroeconomic conditions, including due to geopolitical conditions and instability, which may lead to a disruption of or lack of access to the capital markets, disruptions and instability in the banking and financial services industries and rising inflation; (ii) the Company’s success in implementing its business strategy and its ability to identify, underwrite, finance, consummate and integrate diversifying acquisitions and investments; (iii) changes in general economic conditions or economic conditions in the markets in which the Company may, from time to time, compete, and their effect on the Company’s revenues, earnings and funding sources; (iv) increases in the Company’s borrowing costs as a result of rising inflation, changes in interest rates and other factors, including the discontinuation of the USD London Interbank Offered Rate, which was effected on June 30, 2023; (v) the Company’s ability to pay down, refinance, restructure or extend its indebtedness as it becomes due; (vi) the Company’s investments in joint ventures and unconsolidated entities, including its lack of sole decision-making authority and its reliance on its joint venture partners’ financial condition; (vii) the Company’s ability to obtain the financial results expected from its development and redevelopment projects; (viii) the ability and willingness of the Company’s tenants to renew their leases with the Company upon expiration, the Company’s ability to re-lease its properties on the same or better terms in the event of nonrenewal or in the event the Company exercises its right to replace an existing tenant, and obligations the Company may incur in connection with the replacement of an existing tenant; (ix) the Company’s potential liability for environmental matters; (x) damage to the Company’s properties from catastrophic weather and other natural events, and the physical effects of climate change; (xi) the economic, political and social impact of, and uncertainty surrounding, any public health crisis, such as the COVID-19 Pandemic, which adversely affected the Company and its tenants’ business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity; (xii) uninsured losses; (xiii) the Company’s ability and willingness to maintain its qualification as a REIT in light of economic, market, legal, tax and other considerations; (xiv) information technology security breaches, including increased cybersecurity risks relating to the use of remote technology; (xv) the loss of key executives; and (xvi) the accuracy of the Company’s methodologies and estimates regarding environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) metrics, goals and targets, tenant willingness and ability to collaborate towards reporting ESG metrics and meeting ESG goals and targets, and the impact of governmental regulation on its ESG efforts.
The factors described above are not exhaustive and additional factors could adversely affect the Company’s future results and financial performance, including the risk factors discussed under the section captioned “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic or current reports the Company files with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or changes in the events, conditions or circumstances on which such forward-looking statements are based.
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Jennifer Han
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Source: Acadia Realty Trust
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