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DEBT
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT DEBT
Secured Indebtedness
The Company’s secured debt consists of the following (dollars in thousands):
Interest Rate Type
Principal Balance as of
September 30, 2019
(1)
 
Principal Balance as of
December 31, 2018
 (1)
 
Weighted Average
Interest Rate at
September 30, 2019
(2)
 
Maturity
Date
Fixed Rate
$
115,370

 
$
117,464

 
3.67
%
 
December 2021 - 
August 2051
(1)  
Principal balance does not include deferred financing costs, net of $1.7 million and $1.8 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
(2)  
Weighted average interest rate includes private mortgage insurance.
Senior Unsecured Notes
The Company’s senior unsecured notes consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Principal Balance as of
Title
 
Maturity Date
 
September 30, 2019 (1)
 
December 31, 2018 (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.5% senior unsecured notes due 2021 (“2021 Notes”)
 
February 1, 2021
 
$

 
$
500,000

5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (“2023 Notes”)
 
June 1, 2023
 
200,000

 
200,000

4.80% senior unsecured notes due 2024 (“2024 Notes”)
 
June 1, 2024
 
300,000

 

5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (“2026 Notes”)
 
August 15, 2026
 
500,000

 
500,000

5.38% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (“2027 Notes”)
 
May 17, 2027
 
100,000

 
100,000

 
 
 
 
$
1,100,000

 
$
1,300,000

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1) 
Principal balance does not include premium, net of $13.2 million and deferred financing costs, net of $6.7 million as of September 30, 2019 and does not include premium, net of $14.5 million and deferred financing costs, net of $7.1 million as of December 31, 2018.
The 2023 Notes were issued by the Operating Partnership and Sabra Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company (the “Issuers”). The 2023 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 5.375% per annum payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. As discussed below, the 2023 Notes were redeemed in full on October 27, 2019.
On May 29, 2019, the Issuers completed an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2024 Notes. The net proceeds were $295.3 million after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. The net proceeds, together with borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below), were used to redeem the 2021 Notes as discussed below. The 2024 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.80% per annum payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The 2024 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Issuers, in whole or in part at any time and from time to time, prior to May 1, 2024, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. The Issuers may also redeem the 2024 Notes on or after May 1, 2024, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Assuming the 2024 Notes are not redeemed, the 2024 Notes mature on June 1, 2024.
Additionally, on May 29, 2019, the Issuers issued a notice of redemption for all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2021 Notes. On June 29, 2019, the Issuers redeemed the 2021 Notes at a cash redemption price of 101.375% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption resulted in $10.1 million of redemption related costs and write-offs for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, including $6.9 million in payments made to noteholders and legal fees for early redemption and $3.2 million of write-offs associated with unamortized deferred
financing and premium costs. These amounts are included in loss on extinguishment of debt on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.
On October 7, 2019, the Issuers completed an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.90% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”). The net proceeds were $340.5 million after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. A portion of the net proceeds was used to redeem all of the 2023 Notes as discussed below, and the remaining net proceeds were used to repay borrowings outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility. The 2029 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 3.90% per annum payable semiannually on April 15 and October 15 of each year. The 2029 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Issuers, in whole or in part at any time and from time to time, prior to July 15, 2029, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. The Issuers may also redeem the 2029 Notes on or after July 15, 2029, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Assuming the 2029 Notes are not redeemed, the 2029 Notes mature on October 15, 2029.
On September 27, 2019, the Issuers issued a notice of redemption for all $200.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2023 Notes. On October 27, 2019, the Issuers redeemed the 2023 Notes at a cash redemption price of 101.792% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the redemption, the Company recognized $5.6 million of redemption related costs and write-offs, consisting of $3.6 million in payments made to noteholders and legal fees for early redemption and $2.0 million of write-offs associated with unamortized deferred financing costs, subsequent to September 30, 2019.
The 2026 Notes and the 2027 Notes were assumed as a result of the CCP Merger and accrue interest at a rate of 5.125% and 5.38%, respectively, per annum. Interest is payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15 of each year for the 2026 Notes and on May 17 and November 17 of each year for the 2027 Notes.
As of September 30, 2019, the obligations under the 2023 Notes, 2024 Notes and 2027 Notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by Sabra and certain subsidiaries of Sabra, and as of the issuance of the 2029 Notes on October 7, 2019, the 2029 Notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by Sabra; provided, however, that such guarantees were subject to release under certain customary circumstances. Upon redemption of the 2023 Notes on October 27, 2019, Sabra Capital Corporation’s obligations as a co-issuer under the 2024 Notes and the 2029 Notes were automatically released and discharged. In addition, following the redemption of the 2023 Notes, substantially all of the subsidiary guarantors under the 2024 Notes and the 2027 Notes were released; the 2024 Notes and 2027 Notes remain fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by Sabra and one of its non-operating subsidiaries, subject to release under certain customary circumstances. The obligations under the 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on an unsecured basis, by Sabra; provided, however, that such guarantee is subject to release under certain customary circumstances. See Note 12, “Summarized Condensed Consolidating Information” for additional information concerning the circumstances pursuant to which the guarantors will be automatically and unconditionally released from their obligations under the guarantees.
The indentures and agreements (the “Senior Notes Indentures”) governing the 2023 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2026 Notes and 2027 Notes (collectively, the “Senior Notes”) include customary events of default and require the Company to comply with specified restrictive covenants. As of September 30, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the Senior Notes Indentures.
Credit Agreement
On August 17, 2017, the Operating Partnership and Sabra Canadian Holdings, LLC (together, the “Borrowers”), Sabra and the other parties thereto entered into a fourth amended and restated unsecured credit agreement (the “Prior Credit Agreement”).
The Prior Credit Agreement included a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Prior Revolving Credit Facility”), $1.1 billion in U.S. dollar term loans and a CAD $125.0 million Canadian dollar term loan (collectively, the “Prior Term Loans”). Further, up to $175.0 million of the Prior Revolving Credit Facility could be used for borrowings in certain foreign currencies. The Prior Credit Agreement also contained an accordion feature that allowed for an increase in the total available borrowings to $2.5 billion, subject to terms and conditions.
The Prior Revolving Credit Facility had a maturity date of August 17, 2021, and included two six-month extension options. $200.0 million of the U.S. dollar Prior Term Loans had a maturity date of August 17, 2020, and the other Prior Term Loans had a maturity date of August 17, 2022.
Borrowings under the Prior Revolving Credit Facility bore interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to an applicable interest margin plus, at the Operating Partnership’s option, either (a) LIBOR or (b) a base rate determined as the greater of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (ii) the prime rate, and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1.0% (the “Base Rate”). On August 17, 2017, Sabra’s ratings met the Investment Grade Ratings Criteria (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement), and Sabra elected to use the ratings-based applicable interest margin for borrowings which varied based on the Debt Ratings, as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement, and ranged from 0.875% to 1.65% per annum for LIBOR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.65% per annum for borrowings at the Base Rate. In addition, the Operating Partnership paid a facility fee ranging between 0.125% and 0.300% per annum based on the aggregate amount of commitments under the Prior Revolving Credit Facility regardless of amounts outstanding thereunder.
The U.S. dollar Prior Term Loans bore interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to an applicable interest margin plus, at the Operating Partnership’s option, either (a) LIBOR or (b) the Base Rate. The ratings-based applicable interest margin for borrowings varied based on the Debt Ratings, as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement, and ranged from 0.90% to 1.90% per annum for LIBOR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.90% per annum for borrowings at the Base Rate. The Canadian dollar Prior Term Loan bore interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (“CDOR”) plus an interest margin that ranged from 0.90% to 1.90% depending on the Debt Ratings.
On September 9, 2019, the Borrowers, Sabra and the other parties thereto entered into a fifth amended and restated unsecured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement amends and restates the Prior Credit Agreement. The Company recognized a $0.6 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to write-offs of unamortized deferred financing costs in connection with amending and restating the Prior Credit Agreement during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.
The Credit Agreement includes a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), $1.1 billion in U.S. dollar term loans and a CAD $125.0 million Canadian dollar term loan (collectively, the “Term Loans”). Further, up to $175.0 million of the Revolving Credit Facility may be used for borrowings in certain foreign currencies. The Credit Agreement also contains an accordion feature that can increase the total available borrowings to $2.75 billion, subject to terms and conditions.
The Revolving Credit Facility has a maturity date of September 9, 2023, and includes two six-month extension options. $250.0 million of the U.S. dollar Term Loans has a maturity date of September 9, 2022, $350.0 million of the U.S. dollar Term Loans has a maturity date of September 9, 2023, and the other Term Loans have a maturity date of September 9, 2024.
As of September 30, 2019, there was $200.0 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and $800.0 million available for borrowing.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to a ratings-based applicable interest margin plus, at the Operating Partnership’s option, either (a) LIBOR or (b) the Base Rate. The ratings-based applicable interest margin for borrowings will vary based on the Debt Ratings, as defined in the Credit Agreement, and will range from 0.775% to 1.45% per annum for LIBOR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.45% per annum for borrowings at the Base Rate. As of September 30, 2019, the interest rate on the Revolving Credit Facility was 3.17%. In addition, the Operating Partnership pays a facility fee ranging between 0.125% and 0.300% per annum based on the aggregate amount of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility regardless of amounts outstanding thereunder.
The U.S. dollar Term Loans bear interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to a ratings-based applicable interest margin plus, at the Operating Partnership’s option, either (a) LIBOR or (b) the Base Rate. The ratings-based applicable interest margin for borrowings will vary based on the Debt Ratings and will range from 0.85% to 1.65% per annum for LIBOR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.65% per annum for borrowings at the Base Rate. The Canadian dollar Term Loan bears interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to CDOR plus an interest margin that ranges from 0.85% to 1.65% depending on the Debt Ratings.
On June 10, 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to fix the CDOR portion of the interest rate for CAD $90.0 million of its Canadian dollar Term Loan at 1.59%. In addition, CAD $90.0 million of the Canadian dollar Term Loan was designated as a net investment hedge. On August 10, 2016, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements to fix the LIBOR portion of the interest rate for $245.0 million of its U.S. dollar Term Loans at 0.90% and one interest rate swap agreement to fix the CDOR portion on CAD $35.0 million of its Canadian dollar Term Loan at 0.93%. See Note 8, “Derivative and Hedging Instruments” for further information.
As a result of the CCP Merger, the Company assumed eight interest rate swap agreements that fix the LIBOR portion of the interest rate for $600 million of the Company’s U.S. dollar Term Loans at a weighted average rate of 1.31%. See Note 8, “Derivative and Hedging Instruments” for further information.
As of September 30, 2019, the obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement were guaranteed by Sabra and certain subsidiaries of Sabra. Following the redemption of the 2023 Notes on October 27, 2019, substantially all of the subsidiary guarantors under the Credit Agreement were released; the Credit Agreement remains fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured basis, by Sabra and one of its non-operating subsidiaries, subject to release under certain customary circumstances.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants that include restrictions or limitations on the ability to pay dividends, incur additional indebtedness, engage in non-healthcare related business activities, enter into transactions with affiliates and sell or otherwise transfer certain assets as well as customary events of default. The Credit Agreement also requires Sabra, through the Operating Partnership, to comply with specified financial covenants, which include a maximum total leverage ratio, a minimum secured debt leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum unsecured leverage ratio, a minimum tangible net worth requirement and a minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio. As of September 30, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Interest Expense
The Company incurred interest expense of $29.3 million and $99.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and $37.3 million and $109.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Interest expense includes non-cash interest expense of $2.5 million and $7.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and $2.6 million and $7.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. As of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $15.1 million and $24.0 million, respectively, of accrued interest included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Maturities
The following is a schedule of maturities for the Company’s outstanding debt as of September 30, 2019 (in thousands): 
 
 
Secured
Indebtedness 
 
Revolving Credit
    Facility (1)
 
Term Loans
 
Senior Notes
 
Total
October 1 through December 31, 2019
 
$
869

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
869

2020
 
3,545

 

 

 

 
3,545

2021
 
18,573

 

 

 

 
18,573

2022
 
3,185

 

 
250,000

 

 
253,185

2023
 
3,282

 
200,000

 
350,000

 
200,000

 
753,282

Thereafter
 
85,916

 

 
594,400

 
900,000

 
1,580,316

Total Debt
 
115,370

 
200,000

 
1,194,400

 
1,100,000

 
2,609,770

Premium, net
 

 

 

 
13,188

 
13,188

Deferred financing costs, net
 
(1,726
)
 

 
(11,417
)
 
(6,704
)
 
(19,847
)
Total Debt, Net
 
$
113,644

 
$
200,000

 
$
1,182,983

 
$
1,106,484

 
$
2,603,111


(1) 
Revolving Credit Facility is subject to two six-month extension options.