Brookfield Property Partners Completes $2.2 Billion of Financings

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Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: BPY) announced the issuance of CAD $500 million in 5-year medium-term notes at a fixed rate of 3.93%, aimed at funding green projects. Additionally, it secured USD $1.8 billion in debt, with a weighted average coupon of 2.95%, to refinance the One Manhattan West office building. This debt includes a $1.5 billion mortgage securitized in the CMBS market and $300 million in mezzanine debt, representing one of the largest single-borrower CMBS transactions of 2020. CEO Brian Kingston noted strong investor interest indicates confidence in BPY's real estate assets.

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• Successful issuance of CAD $500 million in medium-term notes at 3.93% fixed rate.
• Secured USD $1.8 billion in debt at a favorable 2.95% weighted average coupon for refinancing.
• Strong investor interest in transactions highlights confidence in BPY's real estate assets and sustainability initiatives.

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BROOKFIELD NEWS, Aug. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: BPY; TSX: BPY.UN) (“BPY”) today announced it has successfully issued CAD $500 million in 5-year medium-term notes at a fixed rate of 3.93%. Proceeds from the offering will go towards recently completed and future green projects, as detailed in the prospectus.

In addition, BPY borrowed USD $1.8 billion of total debt at a weighted average coupon of 2.95% to refinance the recently completed One Manhattan West office building in New York.  $1.5 billion of the mortgage debt was securitized and distributed in the CMBS market, and $300 million was structured as mezzanine debt. The mortgage debt is backed by a senior loan on One Manhattan West office tower and backs one of the largest single-asset, single-borrower CMBS transactions issued in 2020.

“The strong interest in both of these transactions in today’s environment is further evidence of investors’ support of BPY and their belief in the long-term durability of high-quality real estate assets,” said Brian Kingston, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Property Partners.

About Brookfield Property Partners

Brookfield Property Partners, through Brookfield Property Partners L.P. and its subsidiary Brookfield Property REIT Inc., is one of the world’s premier real estate companies, with approximately $86 billion in total assets. We own and operate iconic properties in the world’s major markets, and our global portfolio includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality, self-storage, triple net lease, manufactured housing and student housing.

Brookfield Property Partners is the flagship listed real estate company of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $550 billion in assets under management. More information is available at www.brookfield.com.

Brookfield Property Partners L.P. is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Brookfield Property REIT Inc. is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Further information is available at bpy.brookfield.com.

Contact:

Matt Cherry
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: (212) 417-7488
Email: matthew.cherry@brookfield.com

Kerrie McHugh
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Tel: 212-618-3469
Email: kerrie.mchugh@brookfield.com

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FAQ

What was the fixed rate for Brookfield Property Partners' recent CAD $500 million notes issuance?

The fixed rate for the recent issuance was 3.93%.

How much debt did Brookfield Property Partners borrow to refinance One Manhattan West?

Brookfield Property Partners borrowed USD $1.8 billion to refinance One Manhattan West.

What does the financing from Brookfield Property Partners' notes issuance support?

The financing supports recently completed and future green projects.

What is significant about the $1.5 billion mortgage debt from Brookfield Property Partners?

It was securitized and distributed in the CMBS market, making it one of the largest single-asset, single-borrower CMBS transactions in 2020.