Less Ads, More Data, More Tools Register for FREE

Pin to quick picksRDI.L Regulatory News (RDI)

  • There is currently no data for RDI

Delta Facility Restructuring

8 Aug 2012 07:00

RNS Number : 5150J
Redefine International PLC
08 August 2012
 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

8 August 2012

REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL P.L.C.

('Redefine International', the 'Company' or the 'Group')

REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL REACHES IN-PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT TO RESTRUCTURE DELTA FINANCING FACILITY

Following the recent announcements on the successful restructuring of the Halle, VBG and Crewe facilities, Redefine International is pleased to confirm that it has reached an in-principle agreement to extend and restructure the £114.6 million Delta facility. The Delta facility, together with the £199.7 million Gamma facility, provides the majority of debt funding for the Company's UK government focused (formerly Wichford) portfolio.

The restructure will involve repaying £33.5 million of debt associated with a portfolio of seven assets, which comprises the Lyon House, Harrow development site and six other assets let to predominantly UK central government occupiers. The seven assets will be released from security and will be ungeared going forward. The repayment of debt associated with the six income producing assets reflects a net initial yield of 7.6% and a weighted average unexpired lease term in excess of 17 years.

The maturity date of the Delta facility will be extended to 15 April 2015 subject to the Company meeting annual disposal targets, which the Company considers achievable, in respect of the remaining 16 Delta portfolio assets. The disposal proceeds, together with amortisation requirements, will be applied to reducing the remaining £81.1 million facility balance. Further details of the terms of the extension will be announced once the agreement is finalised.

The present facility margin of 0.75% p.a. will remain unchanged. The existing interest rate swap will mature in line with the current facility maturity date of 15 October 2012, following which the interest rate on the facility will revert to a three month Libor rate (currently 0.74% p.a.) plus the margin of 0.75% p.a. The Company aims to secure an interest rate cap at a strike price of not more than 4.95% p.a. The facility has no loan to value covenant.

The terms of the Delta restructure are still subject to documentation and final agreement between the parties; however the Company is confident that all necessary conditions and approvals will be achieved on or before the facility's maturity date on 15 October 2012. The £33.5 million repayment is anticipated to be funded utilising part of the proceeds from the proposed and previously announced £100 million capital raise, which is expected to take place in September 2012.

Discussions with the Gamma facility servicer are on-going. Although the Company believes that a workable solution will be negotiated, it is unlikely that this will be agreed prior to the proposed capital raise.

Greg Clarke, Chairman of Redefine International, commented:

"The Company has now repaid or is in the process of restructuring £254.5 million of legacy financing facilities since the interim reporting period ending February 2012. The Delta facility restructuring will be another major step forward in reducing the Company's exposure to near-term debt maturities and government-let UK regional offices."

 

Further enquiries:

Redefine International Property Management Limited

Investment Adviser

 

 

Michael Watters, Stephen Oakenfull

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7811 0100

 

FTI Consulting

Public Relations Adviser

 

 

 

Stephanie Highett, Dido Laurimore, Toyah Simpson

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 3113

 

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
END
 
 
MSCLLFFETIIDIIF
Date   Source Headline
5th Oct 20118:00 amRNSGreg Clarke Appointed Chairman Designate
27th Sep 20114:40 pmRNSSecond Price Monitoring Extn
27th Sep 20114:35 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
23rd Sep 20112:45 pmRNSAdmission of Ordinary Shares
16th Sep 20119:00 amRNSAdmission of Ordinary Shares
8th Sep 20118:00 amRNSChange of Name
31st Aug 20116:05 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
31st Aug 20114:35 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
25th Aug 20113:30 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
22nd Aug 20114:00 pmRNSAdmission of Ordinary Shares
22nd Aug 20113:00 pmRNSOffer for Redefine unconditional in all respects
22nd Aug 201111:31 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) Wichford Plc
22nd Aug 20119:38 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
22nd Aug 20117:36 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
19th Aug 201110:59 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
19th Aug 20118:41 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
19th Aug 20117:00 amRNSInterim Management Statement
18th Aug 20113:30 pmRNSResults of RIN General Meeting
18th Aug 20113:27 pmRNSForm 8.3 - Wichford PLC
18th Aug 201110:46 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
18th Aug 20118:42 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
17th Aug 201110:39 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
16th Aug 201111:08 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
16th Aug 20117:25 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
15th Aug 20112:52 pmRNSForm 8.3 - Wichford PLC
15th Aug 201110:07 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
15th Aug 20119:38 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
12th Aug 201111:05 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
12th Aug 20117:18 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
11th Aug 201111:16 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
11th Aug 20117:36 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
10th Aug 20113:23 pmRNSForm 8.3 - Wichford PLC
10th Aug 201110:20 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
10th Aug 20117:36 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
9th Aug 20114:31 pmRNSCancellation of Admission to Trading on AIM
9th Aug 201110:57 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
9th Aug 201110:52 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
9th Aug 20117:58 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
8th Aug 201110:38 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
8th Aug 20118:00 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
5th Aug 201111:37 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
5th Aug 201110:37 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
4th Aug 20112:30 pmRNSResult of EGM
4th Aug 201110:52 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
4th Aug 20119:15 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
3rd Aug 201112:01 pmRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) Wichford Plc
3rd Aug 201110:08 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Wichford Plc
3rd Aug 20119:42 amRNSForm 8.3 - Wichford Plc - Amendment
3rd Aug 20119:10 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)
3rd Aug 20117:34 amRNSForm 8.5 (EPT/RI)

Due to London Stock Exchange licensing terms, we stipulate that you must be a private investor. We apologise for the inconvenience.

To access our Live RNS you must confirm you are a private investor by using the button below.