EQUITY COMMONWEALTH Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) has redeemed in full and at par its $125 million 7.50% Senior Notes due 2019 (“Notes”) on November 17, 2014. Funding for the entire outstanding balance of these unsecured Notes came from cash on hand.
“We are pleased to have identified further opportunities to de-lever EQC’s balance sheet. We are focused on improving our capital structure and becoming more nimble and financially flexible as we reposition our portfolio for long-term growth,” commented Adam Markman, Equity Commonwealth’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
In addition, EQC prepaid, at par, a $7.8 million 5.99% mortgage loan on October 31, 2014.
About Equity Commonwealth
Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is an internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT). EQC is one of the largest commercial office REITs in the United States, with a portfolio of over 40 million square feet located in 30 states, DC and Australia.
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