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DEBT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 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
December 31, 2019
(1)
 
Principal Balance as of
December 31, 2018
(1)
 
Weighted Average Interest Rate at
December 31, 2019
(2)
 
Maturity Date
Fixed Rate
$
114,777

 
$
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 December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2) 
Weighted average interest rate includes private mortgage insurance.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company (i) prepaid a $98.5 million variable rate secured term loan and recognized a $2.0 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to prepayment penalty fees associated with the early repayment of the loan and (ii) repaid $37.6 million of fixed rate debt secured by facilities sold during the year ended December 31, 2018 and recognized a $0.9 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to write-offs of deferred financing costs in connection with this repayment.
Senior Unsecured Notes
The Company’s senior unsecured notes consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Principal Balance as of December 31,
Title
 
Maturity Date
 
2019 (1)
 
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

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

3.90% senior unsecured notes due 2029 (“2029 Notes”)
 
October 15, 2029
 
350,000

 

 
 
 
 
$
1,250,000

 
$
1,300,000

(1) 
Principal balance does not include premium, net of $7.6 million and deferred financing costs, net of $8.8 million as of December 31, 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.
 5.5% Notes Due 2021. On January 23, 2014, the Operating Partnership and Sabra Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company (the “Issuers”), issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.5% senior unsecured notes due 2021 (the “Original 2021 Notes”), and on October 10, 2014, they issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.5% senior unsecured notes due 2021, which were treated as a single class with, and had the same terms as, the Original 2021 Notes (the additional notes and the Original 2021 Notes, together, the “2021 Notes”). The 2021 Notes accrued interest at a rate of 5.5% per annum payable semiannually on February 1 and August 1 of each year.
On June 29, 2019, the Issuers redeemed all $500.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of 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 year ended December 31, 2019, consisting of $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 consolidated statements of income.
5.375% Notes Due 2023. On May 23, 2013, the Issuers issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes accrued interest at a rate of 5.375% per annum payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year.
On October 27, 2019, the Issuers redeemed all $200.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2023 Notes at a cash redemption price of 101.792% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption resulted in $5.6 million of redemption related costs and write-offs for the year ended December 31, 2019, 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. These amounts are included in loss on extinguishment of debt on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
4.80% Notes Due 2024. On May 29, 2019, the Issuers completed an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.80% senior unsecured notes due 2024 (the “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, were used to redeem the 2021 Notes as discussed above. The 2024 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.80% per annum payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Upon redemption of the 2023 Notes as discussed above, Sabra Capital Corporation’s obligations as a co-issuer under the 2024 Notes were automatically released and discharged.
The 2024 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Operating Partnership, 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 Operating Partnership 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.
5.125% Notes Due 2026. In connection with the CCP Merger, on August 17, 2017, the Operating Partnership assumed $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) issued by Care Capital Properties, LP in July 2016. The 2026 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 5.125% per annum payable semiannually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
The Operating Partnership may, at its option, redeem the 2026 Notes at any time in whole or from time to time in part prior to their stated maturity. The redemption price for 2026 Notes that are redeemed will be equal to (i) 100% of their principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to (but excluding) the date of redemption, plus, (ii) if redeemed prior to May 15, 2026, a make-whole premium. Assuming the 2026 Notes are not redeemed, the 2026 Notes mature on August 15, 2026.
5.38% Notes Due 2027. In connection with the CCP Merger, on August 17, 2017, the Operating Partnership assumed $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of unregistered 5.38% senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”) issued by Care Capital Properties, LP in May 2016. The 2027 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 5.38% per annum payable semiannually on May 17 and November 17 of each year.
The Operating Partnership may prepay the 2027 Notes, in whole at any time or in part from time to time, at 100% of the principal amount to be prepaid plus a make-whole premium. Assuming the 2027 Notes are not redeemed, the 2027 Notes mature on May 17, 2027.
3.90% Notes Due 2029. 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 above, 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. Upon redemption of the 2023 Notes as discussed above, Sabra Capital Corporation’s obligations as a co-issuer under the 2029 Notes were automatically released and discharged.
The 2029 Notes are redeemable at the option of the Operating Partnership, 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 Operating Partnership 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.
The obligations under the 2024 Notes and 2027 Notes are 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 15, “Summarized 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 indenture governing the 2024 Notes contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of Sabra, the Issuers and their restricted subsidiary to: (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) incur or guarantee secured indebtedness; and (iii) merge or consolidate or sell all or substantially all of their assets. The indenture governing the 2024 Notes also provides for customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments of interest or premium, if any, on, or principal of, the 2024 Notes, the failure to comply with certain covenants and agreements specified in the indenture for a period of time after notice has been provided, the acceleration of other indebtedness resulting from the failure to pay principal on such other indebtedness prior to its maturity, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on all the then-outstanding 2024 Notes may become due and payable immediately. The indenture governing the 2024 Notes requires Sabra, the Issuers and their restricted subsidiary to maintain Total Unencumbered Assets (as defined in the indentures) of at least 150% of the Company’s unsecured indebtedness.
The indenture governing the 2026 Notes contains certain covenants that, among other things, limits the ability of Sabra, the Issuers and their subsidiaries to: (i) consummate a merger, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of our consolidated assets and (ii) incur secured or unsecured indebtedness. In addition, Sabra, the Operating Partnership and their subsidiaries are required to maintain at all times consolidated unencumbered total asset value in an amount not less than 150% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Company’s consolidated unsecured debt.
The agreement governing the 2027 Notes provides for customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments of interest or premium, if any, on, or principal of, the 2027 Notes, the failure to comply with certain covenants and agreements specified in the agreement governing the 2027 Notes for a period of time after notice has been provided, the acceleration of other indebtedness resulting from the failure to pay principal on such other indebtedness prior to its maturity, and certain events of insolvency. In addition, certain change of control events constitute an event of default under the agreement governing the 2027 Notes. If any event of default occurs, the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on all the then-outstanding 2027 Notes may become due and payable immediately.
The indenture governing the 2029 Notes contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of Sabra, the Issuers and their subsidiaries to: (i) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness; (ii) incur or guarantee secured indebtedness; and (iii) merge or consolidate or sell all or substantially all of their assets. The indenture governing the 2029 Notes also provides for customary events of default, including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments of interest or premium, if any, on, or principal of, the 2029 Notes, the failure to comply with certain covenants and agreements specified in the indenture for a period of time after notice has been provided, the acceleration of other indebtedness resulting from the failure to pay principal on such other indebtedness prior to its maturity, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on all the then-outstanding 2029 Notes may become due and payable immediately. The indenture governing the 2029 Notes requires Sabra, the Issuers and their subsidiaries to maintain Total Unencumbered Assets (as defined in the indentures) of at least 150% of the Company’s unsecured indebtedness.
The Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the indentures and agreements (the “Senior Notes Indentures”) governing the 2024 Notes, 2026 Notes, 2027 Notes and 2029 Notes (collectively, the “Senior Notes”) outstanding as of December 31, 2019.
Credit Agreement
Effective 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 amended and restated the previous credit agreement entered into by the Borrowers in January 2016 (the “2016 Credit Agreement”). The Company recognized a $0.6 million loss on extinguishment of debt during the year ended December 31, 2017 related to write-offs of deferred financing costs in connection with amending and restating the 2016 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 year ended December 31, 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 December 31, 2019, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and $1.0 billion available for borrowing. As of December 31, 2019, $955.0 million in U.S. dollar term loans and the CAD $125.0 million Canadian dollar term loan were outstanding.
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 December 31, 2019, the interest rate on the Revolving Credit Facility was 2.91%. 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 9, “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 9, “Derivative and Hedging Instruments,” for further information.
The obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement are 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 December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Interest Expense
During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, the Company incurred interest expense of $126.6 million, $147.1 million and $88.4 million, respectively. Interest expense includes non-cash interest expense of $10.1 million, $10.1 million and $7.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had $16.7 million and $24.0 million, respectively, of accrued interest included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Maturities
The following is a schedule of maturities for the Company’s outstanding debt as of December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
 
Secured
Indebtedness
 
Term Loans
 
Senior Notes
 
Total
2020
$
3,568

 
$

 
$

 
$
3,568

2021
18,853

 

 

 
18,853

2022
3,198

 
105,000

 

 
108,198

2023
3,296

 
350,000

 

 
353,296

2024
3,396

 
596,025

 
300,000

 
899,421

Thereafter
82,466

 

 
950,000

 
1,032,466

Total Debt
114,777

 
1,051,025

 
1,250,000

 
2,415,802

Premium, net

 

 
7,612

 
7,612

Deferred financing costs, net
(1,707
)
 
(10,767
)
 
(8,839
)
 
(21,313
)
Total Debt, Net
$
113,070

 
$
1,040,258

 
$
1,248,773

 
$
2,402,101