First Industrial Realty Trust Announces Refinancing of $200 Million Unsecured Term Loan

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First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) announced the refinancing of its $200 million unsecured term loan due January 29, 2021, into a new unsecured loan with an initial maturity of July 15, 2021. This refinancing includes two one-year extension options and features interest-only payments with an initial interest rate of LIBOR plus 150 basis points, adjusting based on the company's credit ratings. New interest rate swap agreements will fix the rate at 2.49% starting February 2021. This move aims to enhance financial flexibility amid the COVID-19 recovery.

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• Refinanced $200 million unsecured term loan, improving financial flexibility.
• Initial maturity extended to July 15, 2021, with two one-year extension options.
• Fixed interest rate of 2.49% starting February 2021, providing predictability.

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CHICAGO, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate, today announced entering into a new unsecured term loan facility that refinances its $200 million unsecured term loan facility previously scheduled to mature January 29, 2021.

The new loan has an initial maturity date of July 15, 2021 and is subject to two one-year extension options at the Company's discretion, subject to certain conditions. The new loan features interest-only payments and now bears an interest rate of LIBOR plus 150 basis points. The rate is subject to an adjustment based on the Company's credit ratings.

The Company also entered into new interest rate swap agreements that convert the loan to a fixed interest rate of 2.49% beginning in February 2021.

"This transaction extends our maturities and improves our financial flexibility as the economy recovers from the impact of COVID-19," said Scott Musil, chief financial officer. "We thank our capital partners for their support."

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC served as the Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners for the $200 million unsecured term loan facility, with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as the Administrative Agent and PNC Bank, National Association as the Syndication Agent. Regions Bank, Fifth Third Bank and U.S Bank National Association also participated in the new term loan facility.

About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 64.1 million square feet of industrial space as of March 31, 2020. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan, "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors which could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events, such as the recent outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital) and changes in interest rates; the availability and attractiveness of terms of additional debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; our competitive environment; changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential market areas; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage the integration of properties we acquire; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up schedules; potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and in our other public filings with the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.

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FAQ

What is the significance of First Industrial Realty Trust's refinancing on July 15, 2020?

The refinancing allows First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) to extend the maturity of its $200 million unsecured term loan, enhancing financial flexibility.

What are the interest rates associated with the new term loan for First Industrial Realty Trust?

The new loan features an interest rate of LIBOR plus 150 basis points, and it will convert to a fixed rate of 2.49% starting February 2021.

How does the refinancing affect First Industrial Realty Trust's financial position?

Refinancing improves the financial position of First Industrial Realty Trust by extending loan maturities and potentially lowering interest expenses.