First Industrial Realty Trust Announces Pricing of $450 Million of Senior Notes Due 2031
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) has priced a public offering of $450 million in senior unsecured notes with a 5.25% interest rate, due in January 2031. The notes were priced at 99.265% of principal value, with settlement expected on May 14, 2025. The offering will be guaranteed by the company and proceeds will fund property acquisitions, development, debt refinancing, and general corporate purposes.
First Industrial Realty Trust is a leading U.S.-focused owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of logistics properties, with approximately 70.2 million square feet of industrial space owned and under development across 15 target MSAs as of March 31, 2025, primarily in supply-constrained, coastal markets.
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) ha emesso un'offerta pubblica di 450 milioni di dollari in obbligazioni senior non garantite con un tasso di interesse del 5,25%, con scadenza a gennaio 2031. Le obbligazioni sono state emesse al 99,265% del valore nominale, con regolamento previsto per il 14 maggio 2025. L'offerta sarà garantita dalla società e i proventi saranno utilizzati per acquisizioni immobiliari, sviluppo, rifinanziamento del debito e scopi aziendali generali.
First Industrial Realty Trust è un importante proprietario, operatore, sviluppatore e acquirente di immobili logistici focalizzato sugli Stati Uniti, con circa 70,2 milioni di piedi quadrati di spazio industriale posseduto e in fase di sviluppo in 15 aree metropolitane target al 31 marzo 2025, principalmente in mercati costieri con limitata disponibilità di offerta.
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) ha fijado el precio de una oferta pública de 450 millones de dólares en bonos senior no garantizados con una tasa de interés del 5,25%, con vencimiento en enero de 2031. Los bonos se fijaron al 99,265% del valor principal, con liquidación prevista para el 14 de mayo de 2025. La oferta estará garantizada por la empresa y los ingresos se destinarán a adquisiciones de propiedades, desarrollo, refinanciamiento de deuda y propósitos corporativos generales.
First Industrial Realty Trust es un líder en EE.UU. como propietario, operador, desarrollador y adquirente de propiedades logísticas, con aproximadamente 70.2 millones de pies cuadrados de espacio industrial en propiedad y desarrollo en 15 áreas metropolitanas objetivo al 31 de marzo de 2025, principalmente en mercados costeros con oferta limitada.
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR)는 4억 5천만 달러 규모의 선순위 무담보 채권을 5.25% 이자율로 2031년 1월 만기 발행했습니다. 채권은 원금의 99.265% 가격으로 책정되었으며, 결제는 2025년 5월 14일에 예정되어 있습니다. 이 공모는 회사가 보증하며, 조달 자금은 부동산 인수, 개발, 부채 재융자 및 일반 기업 목적에 사용됩니다.
First Industrial Realty Trust는 미국을 중심으로 한 물류 부동산의 주요 소유자, 운영자, 개발자 및 인수자로서, 2025년 3월 31일 기준으로 15개 주요 도시권 내 약 7,020만 평방피트의 산업 공간을 보유 및 개발 중이며, 주로 공급이 제한된 해안 시장에 집중되어 있습니다.
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE : FR) a fixé le prix d'une offre publique de 450 millions de dollars en obligations senior non garanties avec un taux d'intérêt de 5,25%, échéant en janvier 2031. Les obligations ont été émises à 99,265 % de la valeur nominale, avec un règlement prévu le 14 mai 2025. L'offre sera garantie par la société et les fonds serviront à financer des acquisitions immobilières, des développements, le refinancement de la dette et des besoins généraux de l'entreprise.
First Industrial Realty Trust est un acteur majeur aux États-Unis en tant que propriétaire, exploitant, développeur et acquéreur de biens logistiques, avec environ 70,2 millions de pieds carrés d'espaces industriels détenus et en développement dans 15 zones métropolitaines cibles au 31 mars 2025, principalement dans des marchés côtiers à l'offre limitée.
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) hat eine öffentliche Platzierung von 450 Millionen US-Dollar in unbesicherten Senior-Anleihen mit einem Zinssatz von 5,25% und Fälligkeit im Januar 2031 bepreist. Die Anleihen wurden zu 99,265% des Nennwerts begeben, die Abwicklung ist für den 14. Mai 2025 vorgesehen. Das Angebot wird vom Unternehmen garantiert, und die Erlöse werden für Immobilienakquisitionen, Entwicklung, Schuldenrefinanzierung und allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke verwendet.
First Industrial Realty Trust ist ein führender US-Fokus-Eigentümer, Betreiber, Entwickler und Erwerber von Logistikimmobilien mit ca. 70,2 Millionen Quadratfuß Industriefläche im Besitz und in Entwicklung in 15 Ziel-Metropolregionen zum 31. März 2025, hauptsächlich in angebotsbeschränkten Küstenmärkten.
- Successful pricing of $450 million senior notes offering demonstrates market confidence and access to capital
- Funds will support strategic growth through property acquisitions and development
- Strong portfolio of 70.2 million square feet of industrial space in prime logistics markets
- Focus on supply-constrained coastal markets positions company for stable demand
- Additional debt increases company's interest expense obligations
- Notes priced at a discount (99.265%) to principal value
- 5.25% interest rate reflects current higher rate environment
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First Industrial's $450M bond issuance at 5.25% enhances liquidity while extending debt maturity profile, providing flexibility for growth opportunities.
First Industrial Realty Trust has successfully priced a
The pricing of these notes represents a strategic move to lock in medium-term financing in the current interest rate environment. With the notes not maturing until January 2031, the company has effectively extended its debt maturity profile, which reduces refinancing risk over the next few years. The
What's particularly noteworthy is the flexibility in how the proceeds can be deployed. The company has indicated multiple potential uses including property acquisitions, development funding, and refinancing existing debt obligations. This optionality is valuable as it allows management to opportunistically allocate capital across their development pipeline or acquisition targets in their 15 target MSAs, with special focus on supply-constrained coastal markets where industrial properties command premium valuations.
With approximately 70.2 million square feet of industrial space owned or under development, this capital raise represents a meaningful expansion of First Industrial's financial capacity. The involvement of major financial institutions as joint book-running managers (including J.P. Morgan, PNC, RBC, and Wells Fargo) further validates the offering's credibility in the capital markets.
This debt issuance demonstrates management's confidence in executing their growth strategy despite the potential headwinds mentioned in their forward-looking statements. The financing enhances First Industrial's ability to capitalize on opportunities in the logistics real estate sector, which continues to benefit from strong fundamentals tied to e-commerce growth and supply chain reconfiguration.
The Notes were priced at
Proceeds from the sale of the Notes are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including funding the acquisition and development of additional properties, the repayment or refinancing of outstanding indebtedness, working capital and other general purposes.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as joint book-running managers; BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Regions Securities LLC and
This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement and prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed by the Company and the operating partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Copies of the prospectus supplement and related prospectus for this offering can be obtained, when available, from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC collect at (212) 834-4533, PNC Capital Markets LLC at (855) 881-0697, RBC Capital Markets, LLC at (866) 375-6829 and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at 1-800-645-3751 or by emailing wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com.
About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading
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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 ("Exchange Act"). 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 that 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) and actions of regulatory authorities; 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; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events; risks associated with security breaches through cyberattacks, cyber intrusions or otherwise, as well as other significant disruptions of our information technology networks and related systems; potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism; technological developments, particularly those affecting supply chains and logistics; 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; our use of proceeds from the offering of these notes; satisfaction of the closing conditions for the sale of the notes 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, 2024, 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 Securities and Exchange Commission (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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