Vornado to Increase its Ownership Interest in One Park Avenue to 100%

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Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) has announced the acquisition of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's 45% interest in One Park Avenue for approximately $158 million, raising its ownership to 100%. The property, valued at $875 million, has existing debt of $525 million with a current interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.11%. One Park Avenue, a 943,000 square foot office building, is 67% leased to New York University until 2050. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2021, pending customary conditions.

Positive

• Acquisition increases ownership of One Park Avenue to 100%.
• Property valued at $875 million enhances asset portfolio.
• Long-term lease with New York University secures a stable cash flow.

Negative

• Assuming $525 million in existing debt could strain finances.
• Potential impacts from COVID-19 pandemic on occupancy and rental income.

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) announced today that, pursuant to a right of first offer, it has agreed to acquire Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (“CPP Investments”) 45% interest in One Park Avenue, increasing Vornado’s ownership interest to 100%. The purchase price values the property at $875 million. The consideration to CPP Investments is approximately $158 million in cash plus Vornado is assuming CPP Investments’ share of the existing debt. The property is currently encumbered by $525 million of debt, which bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.11% (currently 1.20%) and matures in March 2026, as fully extended.

One Park Avenue is a 943,000 square foot Manhattan office building that is 67% leased to New York University (S&P: AA-) through May 2050. Vornado originally acquired an interest in the property in March 2011 at a $394 million valuation and recapitalized the property with CPP Investments in June 2014 at a $560 million valuation.

The purchase is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

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

CONTACT

Thomas Sanelli
(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 Vornado 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, 2020. Such factors include, among others, risks associated with the performance of Vornado’s properties and general competitive factors. Currently, one of the most significant factors is the ongoing adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, operating performance and the effect it has had and may continue to have on our tenants, the global, national, regional and local economies and financial markets and the real estate market in general. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 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 COVID-19 pandemic will heighten many of the risks identified in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

FAQ

What is Vornado Realty Trust's latest acquisition?

Vornado Realty Trust is acquiring Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's 45% interest in One Park Avenue.

What is the total valuation of One Park Avenue?

The total valuation of One Park Avenue is $875 million.

How much cash is Vornado paying for the acquisition?

Vornado is paying approximately $158 million in cash for the acquisition.

What percentage of One Park Avenue is leased to New York University?

67% of One Park Avenue is leased to New York University.

When is the acquisition of One Park Avenue expected to close?

The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.