Mack-Cali Announces $255 Million Sale of Short Hills Office Portfolio Advancing Suburban Office Sales Momentum

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Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (NYSE: CLI) has announced the sale of its Short Hills, New Jersey office portfolio for $255 million. This four-building portfolio spans 843,300 square feet and will provide $100 million in net proceeds after debt repayments. The funds will be used to reduce unsecured corporate debt, enhancing financial stability. CEO Mahbod Nia emphasized that the sale is part of a strategic move to simplify the company and strengthen its balance sheet. This follows the recent successful sale of the Metropark portfolio for $254 million.

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• Sale of Short Hills office portfolio for $255 million strengthens financial position.
• Proceeds of approximately $100 million will be used to pay down corporate debt, enhancing balance sheet.
• Portfolio comprised of properties with high leasing rates, including 100% leased buildings.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mack-Cali Realty Corporation (NYSE: CLI) today announces the $255 million sale of its Short Hills, New Jersey office portfolio, a four office building portfolio encompassing 843,300 square feet, to The Birch Group. The transaction releases approximately $100 million of net proceeds, after retirement of financing and transaction costs, which is expected to be used to pay down the Company's unsecured corporate debt during the second quarter of 2021.

"This transaction represents yet another significant step towards simplifying our company through the disposition of suburban office properties while generating liquidity to pay down corporate debt and strengthen our balance sheet," said Mahbod Nia, Chief Executive Officer of Mack-Cali. "I would like to thank the team for their hard work and commitment to closing this complex transaction expeditiously."

The office portfolio, comprising four buildings, includes 51 JFK Parkway, a 260,750-square-foot property, which is currently 86.9% leased; 101 JFK Parkway, a 197,196-square-foot property, which is currently 98.4% leased; 103 JFK Parkway, a 123,000-square-foot property, which is currently 100.0% leased; and 150 JFK Parkway, a 262,354-square-foot property which is currently 51.5% leased.

"The Short Hills disposition continues our strong sales momentum in the suburban office market and reinforces our ability to achieve our goals at a solid pace without sacrificing value," added Ricardo Cardoso, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Mack-Cali. "While we have reached a significant milestone in our sales process, we continue to work diligently to finalize terms on our remaining non-core commercial assets."

Cushman & Wakefield's Capital Markets team arranged the transaction. "This is the first time in history these four premier buildings – which have a long-standing reputation for attracting nationally recognized blue chip tenants – will trade as a cohesive portfolio. This is a fantastic acquisition for The Birch Group, which has been one of the most active buyers across the Tri-State Region, and we are thrilled to once again execute on a milestone transaction for Mack-Cali," said David Bernhaut, who led the assignment alongside Andy Merin, Gary Gabriel, Frank DiTommaso and Seth Zuidema, in conjunction with Adam Spies and Kevin Donner. The team was supported by Cushman & Wakefield's Equity, Debt & Structured Finance team of John Alascio, Alex Hernandez, Chuck Kohaut and TJ Sullivan.

The sale of the Short Hills Office portfolio follows Mack-Cali's successful $254 million sale of its Metropark portfolio to Opal Holdings last month.

About Mack-Cali Realty Corporation
One of the country's leading real estate investment trusts (REITs), Mack-Cali Realty Corporation is an owner, manager and developer of premier office and multifamily properties in select waterfront and transit-oriented markets throughout New Jersey. Mack-Cali is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is the visionary behind the city's flourishing waterfront, where the company is leading development, improvement, and place-making initiatives for Harborside, a master-planned destination comprised of class A office, luxury apartments, diverse retail and restaurants, and public spaces.

A fully integrated and self-managed company, Mack-Cali has provided world-class management, leasing, and development services throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region for over two decades. By regularly investing in its properties and innovative lifestyle amenity packages, Mack-Cali creates environments that empower tenants and residents to reimagine the way they work and live.

For more information on Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and its properties, visit https://www.mack-cali.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements
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FAQ

What is the significance of Mack-Cali's $255 million sale of the Short Hills office portfolio?

The sale enhances Mack-Cali's financial position by providing $100 million in net proceeds to pay down corporate debt.

How will Mack-Cali use the proceeds from the Short Hills portfolio sale?

The company will use the proceeds to reduce its unsecured corporate debt, which strengthens its balance sheet.

What properties are included in the Short Hills office portfolio sold by Mack-Cali?

The portfolio includes four office buildings, with leasing rates ranging from 51.5% to 100%.

What is Mack-Cali's strategy regarding suburban office properties?

The company is simplifying its operations through the disposition of suburban office properties while maintaining sales momentum.

What other transactions has Mack-Cali completed recently?

Mack-Cali recently completed the sale of its Metropark portfolio for $254 million.