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  • Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) Stock Trends Lower Despite Merger Announcement with RPAI

    Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) Stock Trends Lower Despite Merger Announcement with RPAI

    Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) stock prices were down 9.84% shortly after market trading commenced on July 19th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$18.78 early on in the trading day.

    Merger Agreement with RPAI

    July 19th, 2021 saw the company announce having entered into a definitive merger agreement with Retail Properties of America, which would see the conversion of RPAI into a subsidiary of KRG, with the latter continuing forth as the sole surviving public company. The strategic transaction facilitates the merging of two stellar product portfolios and complementary geographic footprints, thereby facilitating the creation of a top-five shopping REIT, according to enterprise value.

    Combined Scope

    The merged company is expected to have a massive market cap of almost USD$4.6 billion, with a total enterprise value of roughly USD$7.5 billion, following the closing of the transaction. These forecasts are based on the closing price of KRG shares as of the end of July 16th, 2021, which saw each share have a price of USD$20.83. The combination of the accretive transaction with a strong balance sheet and a vast scope of value creation opportunities is expected to result in sustained increases in shareholder value over the long term.

    Details of the Merger

    As per the agreement, each common share of the partnering company will be converted into 0.623 newly issued shares of KRG common stock as a part of the 100% stock-for-stock transaction. As of the closing price of KRG stock on July 16th, 2021, the conversion rate represents a 13% premium to the closing price of RPAI at the same time. Shareholders of KRG are expected to retain ownership of roughly 40% of the combined company’s equity, while the other 60% will be held by RPAI shareholders.

    Assuming RPAI’s Debt

    The company will assume the entirety of RPAI’s debt and has accordingly secured a financing commitment that will give it access to USD$1.1 billion in a term loan bridge facility, in the case of debt consents failing to be obtained prior to the closing of the transaction. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.

    Future Outlook for KRG

    Armed with a massive strategic acquisition in the works, KRG is poised to capitalize on the significantly expanded scope of the resources it finds at its disposal. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will continue to leverage the resources at their disposal and will facilitate a smooth transition through to the closing of the merger agreement.

  • New Senior Investment Group Inc. (SNR) Stock Surges Following Announcement of Acquisition by Ventas

    New Senior Investment Group Inc. (SNR) Stock Surges Following Announcement of Acquisition by Ventas

    New Senior Investment Group Inc. (SNR) stock prices were up by a significant 29.15% shortly after market trading commenced on June 28th, 2021, bringing the price up to USD$8.95 early on in the trading day.

    Buyout Transaction

    June 28th, 2021 saw Ventas Inc. announce its intentions to buy New Senior Investment Group in an all-stock transaction that is valued at roughly USD$2.3 billion. The move will see the healthcare-focused real estate investment trust expand its footprint into the senior housing market. As per the transaction, existing shareholders of SNR will receive 0.1561 shares of newly issued Ventas shares for every share of SNR. The resulting price of each SNR comes out to USD$9.10, representing a significant 31.7% premium.

    Details of the Transaction

    With the deal including USD$1.5 billion in debt, a closing date is expected for the second half of 2021. Ventas has cited the eventual recovery of the senior housing industry in a post-pandemic economy as a major reason for their decision to purchase SNR. The transaction is expected to result in the realizing of between USD$16 million to USD$18 million in annualized corporate synergies.

    Operating Expense Reports

    Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2021 were reported to be 3.2% lower than numbers reported for the same time period of the prior year. This year-over-year difference is largely attributable to reduced spending on occupancy-related expenses and other controllable costs, such as supplies and maintenance. Utilities and insurance expenses were up because of the winter storms earlier in February of 2021 affecting businesses across the United States. Operating expenses stemming from the impact of the pandemic came out to USD$0.3 million, down 46% from the prior year and 45% from the prior quarter.

    NOI Margins

    The first quarter of fiscal 2021 reported an NOI margin of 36.1%, down from the 39.1 reported in the fourth quarter of 2020. The quarter-over-quarter reduction was largely driven by the occupancy declines that have been persistent since the onset of the pandemic, with the February storms further exacerbating the situation. As operators push for occupancy growth, short-term margins are expected to suffer before picking up in the longer run.

    Future Outlook for SNR

    With the company set to be acquired, SNR is poised for the expanded facilities that will be made available to it to drive further growth. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will continue to leverage the resources at their disposal to facilitate significant and sustained increases in shareholder value.