PECO ties loan pricing to sustainability KPIs and announces Sept/Oct distributions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. announced a Third Amendment to its Amended Credit Agreement that removes the credit spread adjustment to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate and adds specified sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs) that can trigger adjustments to the interest rate margin based on the Company’s performance against those KPIs. The amendment leaves all other terms unchanged. Separately, the Board approved increased monthly distributions of $0.1083 per share for September and October 2025, payable on or about October 1, 2025 and November 4, 2025, respectively; operating partnership units receive distributions at the same rate subject to withholding. A press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Positive

• Sustainability KPIs incorporated into loan terms, aligning financing with ESG performance
• Distributions declared for September and October 2025 at $0.1083 per share, with expected payment dates provided
• All other credit agreement terms remain in full force, per the filing

Negative

• Credit agreement interest mechanics changed by removing the credit spread adjustment to SOFR (impact not quantified in filing)

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Credit agreement amended to alter SOFR spread mechanics and tie interest margin to sustainability KPIs; distributions declared for Sept and Oct.

The Third Amendment removes the credit spread adjustment component tied to SOFR and introduces sustainability-linked KPIs that may adjust the applicable interest rate margin. This is a contractual change that links borrowing cost mechanics to non-financial performance metrics while otherwise preserving existing credit terms. The Board also declared monthly distributions of $0.1083 per share for September and October 2025, with expected payment dates noted in the filing. These are factual, material changes to financing terms and shareholder cash returns.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Lender agreement now embeds sustainability KPIs affecting pricing; shareholders approved near-term increased distributions.

Embedding sustainability KPIs into the credit agreement formalizes ESG-linked covenants between the company and its lenders, creating measurable lender rights to alter economic terms based on KPI outcomes. The filing also documents the Board’s approval of increased monthly distributions for two months and the issuance of a confirming press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. Both items are governance actions with clear documentation in the filing.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2025

Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-40594

27-1106076

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11501 Northlake Drive Cincinnati, Ohio						45249
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(513) 554-1110

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock $0.01 par value per share

PECO

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Item 1.01 Entry into Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 29, 2025, Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (the “Company”), Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”), and the lenders party thereto entered into a third amendment (the “Third Amendment”), which amends the credit agreement, dated as of July 2, 2021 (as amended by the first amendment, dated as of May 20, 2022, by the second amendment, dated as of January 9, 2025, and by the Third Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, the Operating Partnership, the other guarantors from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto and the Administrative Agent.

The Third Amendment (i) modifies the applicable interest rate by removing the credit spread adjustment to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate and (ii) establishes and incorporates specified key performance indicators (“KPIs”) with respect to certain sustainability targets of the Company, whereby based on the Company’s performance against the KPIs, certain adjustments may be made to the applicable interest rate margin. All other terms, conditions, and provisions remain in full force and effect.

The foregoing description of the Third Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Third Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information provided in Item 1.01 of this Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Board of Directors of the Company approved distributions for September and October 2025 to its stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025 and October 15, 2025, respectively, equal to a monthly amount of $0.1083 per share. The Company’s September and October 2025 distributions are expected to be made on or around October 1, 2025 and November 4, 2025, respectively. Operating partnership unit holders receive distributions at the same rate as common stockholders, subject to the required tax withholding.

On September 2, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing an increase in the monthly distribution and the declaration of the September and October 2025 distributions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any other filing with the SEC except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item  9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description of Exhibit
10.1						Third Amendment to Credit Agreement among Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I, L.P., Phillips Edison & Company, Inc., the lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, dated August 29, 2025
99.1						Press Release dated September 2, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. 

			PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
Dated: September 2, 2025			By:			/s/ Jennifer L. Robison
						Jennifer L. Robison
						Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President (Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What change did Phillips Edison (PECO) make to its credit agreement?

The company executed a Third Amendment that removes the credit spread adjustment to SOFR and adds sustainability KPIs that can adjust the interest rate margin.

Will Phillips Edison (PECO) pay distributions for September and October 2025?

Yes. The Board approved monthly distributions of $0.1083 per share for September and October 2025, expected to be paid on or about October 1, 2025 and November 4, 2025.

Do operating partnership unit holders receive the same distributions?

Yes. Operating partnership unit holders receive distributions at the same rate as common stockholders, subject to required tax withholding.

Where can I find the full Third Amendment text?

The filing states the full text of the Third Amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference.

Is there a press release about these actions?

Yes. A press release announcing the distribution increase and declarations is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.