Vornado Announces Pricing of Public Offering of $300 Million 5.25% Series N Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares

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Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE: VNO) has priced a public offering of $300 million in perpetual 5.25% Series N Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares at $25.00 per share. This offering is set to close on November 24, 2020, with the option for redemption starting November 24, 2025. Proceeds will be used for general business purposes. Joint book-running managers include BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank, and Wells Fargo Securities.

Positive

• Raised $300 million through perpetual preferred shares.
• Interest rate of 5.25% may attract income-focused investors.
• Proceeds will support general business purposes, potentially enhancing liquidity.

Negative

• Issuance of preferred shares may dilute existing shareholder value.
• Uncertain market conditions could impact the success of the offering.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VORNADO REALTY TRUST (NYSE: VNO) today announced the pricing of a public offering of $300 million perpetual 5.25% Series N Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, at a price of $25.00 per share, pursuant to an effective registration statement. The offering is expected to close November 24, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company may redeem the Series N Preferred Shares at a redemption price of $25.00 per share on and after November 24, 2025. BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities, acted as joint book-running managers.

The Company will use the net proceeds for general business purposes.

The offering is being made under the Company’s shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A prospectus supplement relating to the offering will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities, Inc., 200 North College Street, NC1-004-03-43, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: 1-800-294-1322 or email, dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10179, Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, or by calling (212) 834-4533, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, Attn: Prospectus Department, or e-mail prospectus@morganstanley.com, UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, or by calling 1-888-827-7275 and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Attn: WFS Customer Service, or email wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com, or by calling toll-free at 1800645-3751.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification.

Vornado Realty Trust is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust.

CONTACT:
JOSEPH MACNOW
(212) 894-7000

Certain statements contained herein may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  For a discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements and our future results and financial condition, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and “ Risk Factors” in Part II, Item1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020. Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the timing of and costs associated with property improvements, financing commitments and general competitive factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the ongoing adverse effect of the COVID19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect it will have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economics and financial markets and the real estate market in general. The extent of the impact of the COVID19 pandemic will depend on future developments, including the duration of the pandemic, which are highly uncertain at this time but that impact could be material. Moreover, you are cautioned that the COVID19 pandemic will heighten many of the risks identified in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as the risks set forth in “Item 1A. Risk Factors in Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020.

FAQ

What is the amount raised in Vornado Realty Trust's public offering?

Vornado Realty Trust raised $300 million through its public offering.

What is the interest rate for the Series N Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares?

The Series N Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares have an interest rate of 5.25%.

When is the expected closing date for the offering?

The offering is expected to close on November 24, 2020.

What are the intended uses for the proceeds from the public offering?

The net proceeds will be used for general business purposes.

What is the redemption price for the Series N Preferred Shares?

The Series N Preferred Shares can be redeemed at a price of $25.00 per share starting November 24, 2025.