TEL-AVIV, Israel, June 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gazit-Globe (TASE:GZT) (NYSE:GZT), one of the largest owners and operators of supermarket-anchored shopping centers in the world, 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 860 million (approx. US $235 million).
The debentures were offered at a price of NIS 1.18 for NIS 1.00 par value representing an effective yield to maturity of 3.56% with a duration of approximately 7.55 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 will use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce the outstanding balance under its revolving credit facilities and for general corporate purposes.
The underwriters syndicate was led by Clal Finance and Leader Capital Markets and included Leumi Partners, Discount Capital Markets & Investments, Barak Capital, Excellence Investments, Poalim IBI, Meitav and Migdal capital market.
About Gazit-Globe
Gazit-Globe is one of the largest owners and operators of supermarket-anchored shopping centers in 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) 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 over 600 properties in more than 20 countries, with a gross leasable area of approximately 6.8 million square meters and a total value of more than $20 billion.
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