American Realty Capital Trust (NASDAQ: ARCT)
NEW YORK, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — American Realty Capital Trust, Inc. (“ARCT” or the “Company”) announced today its addition to a number of S&P indices, including the S&P Total Market Index, the S&P Global BMI (Broad Market Index), and the S&P Developed BMI (Broad Market Index). ARCT was also included in a number of S&P’s custom indices. The rebalance for these indices took place Friday, June 15, 2012, at the market close. This bodes well for South Coast investors in the REIT as the addition to various indices has increased overall demand for ARCT shares. More than 6 million shares traded hands on the 15th compared to an average of 1.6 million since listing in March of this year. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company’s website at http://www.arctreit.com/.
Healthcare Trust of America (NYSE: HTA)
Please note that Healthcare Trust of America (“HTA”) commenced its tender offer to shareholders, June 6, 2012. The tender offer will expire on July 18, 2012, unless extended or withdrawn.
HTA has offered to purchase up to $150 million in value of its Class A common stock from its stockholders. In accordance with the terms of the previously announced tender offer, HTA will select the lowest price, not greater than $10.50 nor less than $10.10 per share, net to the tendering stockholder in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest, that will allow HTA to purchase up to $150 million in value of its Class A common stock or a lower amount depending upon the number of shares of its Class A common stock properly tendered and not withdrawn. HTA intends to fund the tender offer with cash on hand and funds available under its existing revolving credit and term loan facility. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company’s website at www.htareit.com.
American Realty Capital Trust III
New York, NY, June 6, 2012 ˗ American Realty Capital Trust III, Inc. (“ARCT III”) announced today that it had notified its selling group members that, through June 6, 2012, ARCT III has raised $770 million of the maximum $1.5 billion under its offering (plus an additional $237 million DRIP). The average equity raise of $210 million for the past several months suggests that ARCT III will reach its maximum offering and close to new investments in September 2012. As ARCT III has previously communicated and, in line with its best practices, ARCT III will close its offering as originally sized and will not raise additional capital through a follow-on offering. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company’s website at www.arct-3.com.