Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE:EPR) today announced the completion
of its offer to exchange any and all of its $250 million aggregate
principal amount of 7.750% Senior Notes due 2020, which were issued in a
private placement (the "Original Notes”), for an equal principal amount
of its 7.750% Senior Notes due 2020, which have been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The exchange offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 21,
2011. As of that time, $250 million aggregate principal amount, or 100%,
of the Original Notes had been validly tendered for exchange and not
validly withdrawn. All of the Original Notes were accepted for exchange
in the exchange offer. The Company expects that settlement of the
exchange offer will occur on June 22, 2011.
The exchange offer was made to satisfy the Company’s obligations under a
registration rights agreement entered into on June 30, 2010 in
connection with the issuance of the Original Notes, and does not
represent a new financing transaction.
This announcement does not constitute an offer to purchase or a
solicitation of an offer to sell securities. The exchange offer was made
only pursuant to a prospectus and the related letter of transmittal and
only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under
applicable law.
About Entertainment Properties Trust
Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE:EPR) is a specialty real estate
investment trust (REIT) that invests in properties in select categories
which require unique industry knowledge, while offering the potential
for stable and attractive returns. Our total assets exceed $2.7 billion
and include megaplex movie theatres and adjacent retail, public charter
schools and other destination recreational and specialty investments. We
adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing standards, centered on key
industry and property level cash flow criteria. We believe our focused
niche approach provides a competitive advantage, and the potential for
higher growth and better yields. Further information is available at www.eprkc.com
or from Jon Weis at 888-EPR-REIT or info@eprkc.com.
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