CBL Properties Acquires Joint Venture Partner’s Interest in Three of Its Top Properties
CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) has acquired its partner's 50% joint venture interests in three major malls for $22.5 million in cash: CoolSprings Galleria (Nashville), Oak Park Mall (Kansas City), and West County Center (St. Louis). The transaction includes assuming $266.7 million in non-recourse loans secured by the properties. CBL has also extended loan terms for West County Center (to December 2026) and Oak Park Mall (to October 2030, 5% fixed rate). CoolSprings Galleria's existing financing has a 4.84% interest rate, maturing in May 2028.
CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) ha acquisito il 50% degli interessi della joint venture del suo partner in tre importanti centri commerciali per 22,5 milioni di dollari in contanti: CoolSprings Galleria (Nashville), Oak Park Mall (Kansas City) e West County Center (St. Louis). La transazione include l'assunzione di prestiti non di conseguenza per un totale di 266,7 milioni di dollari garantiti dalle proprietà. CBL ha anche esteso i termini dei prestiti per West County Center (fino a dicembre 2026) e per Oak Park Mall (fino a ottobre 2030, tasso fisso del 5%). Il finanziamento esistente di CoolSprings Galleria ha un tasso d'interesse del 4,84%, con scadenza a maggio 2028.
CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) ha adquirido el 50% de los intereses de su socio en una joint venture en tres importantes centros comerciales por 22,5 millones de dólares en efectivo: CoolSprings Galleria (Nashville), Oak Park Mall (Kansas City) y West County Center (St. Louis). La transacción incluye asumir 266,7 millones de dólares en préstamos sin recurso garantizados por las propiedades. CBL también ha ampliado los plazos de los préstamos para West County Center (hasta diciembre de 2026) y Oak Park Mall (hasta octubre de 2030, a una tasa fija del 5%). El financiamiento existente de CoolSprings Galleria tiene una tasa de interés del 4,84%, venciendo en mayo de 2028.
CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL)는 2250만 달러의 현금으로 세 개의 주요 쇼핑몰에 대한 파트너의 50% 합작 투자 지분을 인수했습니다: CoolSprings Galleria (내슈빌), Oak Park Mall (캔자스 시티), West County Center (세인트루이스). 이 거래에는 자산으로 담보된 비상환 대출 2억 6,670만 달러를 인수하는 것이 포함됩니다. CBL은 또한 West County Center의 대출 조건을 (2026년 12월까지) 및 Oak Park Mall의 대출 조건을 (2030년 10월까지, 고정 금리 5%) 연장했습니다. CoolSprings Galleria의 기존 자금조달은 4.84%의 금리를 가지며, 2028년 5월에 만료됩니다.
CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) a acquis 50% des intérêts de son partenaire dans une coentreprise concernant trois grands centres commerciaux pour 22,5 millions de dollars en espèces : CoolSprings Galleria (Nashville), Oak Park Mall (Kansas City) et West County Center (Saint-Louis). La transaction comprend l'assumption de prêts non remboursables de 266,7 millions de dollars garantis par les propriétés. CBL a également prolongé les termes des prêts pour le West County Center (jusqu'en décembre 2026) et pour l'Oak Park Mall (jusqu'en octobre 2030, taux fixe de 5%). Le financement existant de CoolSprings Galleria a un taux d'intérêt de 4,84%, à échéance en mai 2028.
CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) hat 50% der Joint-Venture-Anteile seines Partners an drei wichtigen Einkaufszentren für 22,5 Millionen Dollar in bar übernommen: CoolSprings Galleria (Nashville), Oak Park Mall (Kansas City) und West County Center (St. Louis). Die Transaktion umfasst die Übernahme von 266,7 Millionen Dollar an nicht rückzahlbaren Krediten, die durch die Immobilien gesichert sind. CBL hat auch die Kreditbedingungen für das West County Center (bis Dezember 2026) und das Oak Park Mall (bis Oktober 2030, 5% fester Satz) verlängert. Die bestehende Finanzierung der CoolSprings Galleria hat einen Zinssatz von 4,84% und läuft im Mai 2028 aus.
- Full ownership acquisition of three high-performing mall properties
- Immediately accretive transaction
- Secured favorable loan extensions for two properties
- Competitive fixed interest rates (5% for Oak Park Mall, 4.84% for CoolSprings)
- Enhanced control over property development and future financial gains
- Assumed $266.7 million in additional debt obligations
- Required $22.5 million cash outlay
Insights
This acquisition represents a strategic consolidation play by CBL Properties, gaining full ownership of three premium retail assets for a relatively modest cash outlay of
The transaction's value proposition is compelling: CBL gains complete control over three high-performing malls while maintaining conservative leverage through property-specific non-recourse debt. The immediate accretion to earnings and cash flow is enhanced by the ability to capture
The strategic timing and structure of this deal warrant attention. In an era where many question the future of traditional malls, CBL is doubling down on three of its strongest performing assets at what appears to be an attractive valuation. The
The secured debt terms are particularly advantageous - locking in fixed rates below current market levels provides significant interest expense certainty and potential savings over the next 4-7 years. The non-recourse nature of the loans also limits CBL's corporate-level risk while the extended maturities provide ample runway for value-creation initiatives. This transaction effectively increases CBL's exposure to three of its best assets while maintaining balance sheet flexibility.
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“We are pleased to gain full control of these high-performing assets, which will allow us to more fully execute our vision for growth as well as reap
About CoolSprings Galleria
CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores including Apple, American Girl, The Cheesecake Factory, Connors Steak & Seafood, H&M, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Pottery Barn, and Williams-Sonoma. CoolSprings Galleria is anchored by Belk, Dillard’s, JCPenney and Macy’s and is conveniently located off I-65 at exits 68 and 69, just fifteen miles south of
About Oak Park Mall
Oak Park Mall is conveniently located in
About West County Center
West County Center is the premier shopping destination in the
About CBL Properties
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Investor Contact: Katie Reinsmidt, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 423.490.8301, Katie.Reinsmidt@cblproperties.com
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