Corporate | 29 December 2013 10:32
DGAP-News: Gazit-Globe /
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TEL-AVIV, Israel, 2013-12-29 10:31 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Gazit-Globe (NYSE:GZT) (TSX:GZT) (TASE:GZT), one of the world's leading
multi-national real estate companies focused on acquisition, development and
redevelopment of supermarket-anchored shopping centers in major urban markets,
announced today that it has completed a public offering of its existing Series
K debentures in Israel. The total gross proceeds from the offering are
approximately NIS 375 million (approx. US $107 million).
The debentures were offered at a price of NIS 1.217 for NIS 1.00 par value
representing an effective yield to maturity of 3.25% with a duration of
approximately 7.2 years.
The debentures carry an annual interest rate of 5.35%, Israeli CPI adjusted
with a final maturity date of September 2024, and have a domestic credit rating
of ilAA- with a stable outlook from S&P Maalot and a domestic credit rating of
Aa3 with a stable outlook from Midroog (Moody's domestic subsidiary).
The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering to refinance existing
debt and for general corporate purposes.
The underwriters syndicate was led by Leader Capital Markets and Clal Finance
and included Barak Capital Underwriting, Excellence Investments, APEX
Investment, Leumi Partners, Discount Capital Markets & Investments, Poalim IBI,
Inbar Underwriting.
About Gazit-Globe
Gazit-Globe is one of the largest owners, developers and operators of
supermarket-anchored shopping centers in major urban markets around the world.
In addition, the Company is active in North America in the healthcare real
estate sector. Gazit-Globe is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GZT),
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:GZT) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE:GZT)
and is included in the TA-25 and Real-Estate 15 indices in Israel. Gazit-Globe
owns and operates 584 properties in more than 20 countries, with a gross
leasable area of approximately 6.7 million square meters and a total value of
more than US$21 billion.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A comprehensive copy of the Company's annual report is available on Gazit-Globe
website at www.gazit-globe.com
Investors Contact: IR@gazitgroup.com, Media Contact: press@gazitgroup.com
Gazit-Globe Headquarters, Tel-Aviv, Israel, Tel: +972 3 6948000 / New York
Office, Tel: +1 212 897 9741
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of
applicable securities laws. In the United States, these statements are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks
and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, that could cause our
future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include risks detailed in our public filings with the SEC and
the Canadian Securities Administrators. Except as required by applicable law,
we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements
herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CONTACT: Gil Kotler,
Senior Executive VP and CFO
Gazit-Globe Ltd.
1 HaShalom Rd.
Tel Aviv, Israel 67892
+972 3 694 8000
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
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Company: Gazit-Globe
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ISIN: PAL0605071A3
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