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DEBT
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
DEBT DEBT
Secured Indebtedness
The Company’s secured debt consists of the following (dollars in thousands):
Principal Balance as of December 31, (1)
As of December 31, 2023
Weighted Average Interest Rate
Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate (2)
Interest Rate Type
2023
2022
Maturity Date
Fixed Rate$48,143 $50,123 2.85 %3.34 %May 2031 - 
August 2051
(1)    Principal balance does not include deferred financing costs, net of $0.8 million and $0.9 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(2)    Weighted average effective interest rate includes private mortgage insurance.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repaid $15.4 million of debt secured by three facilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold two facilities and repaid $9.8 million of debt secured by the facilities which resulted in a $0.1 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to write-offs of deferred financing costs.
Senior Unsecured Notes
The Company’s senior unsecured notes consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
Principal Balance as of December 31, (1)
TitleMaturity Date
2023
2022
5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2026
August 15, 2026$500,000 $500,000 
5.88% senior unsecured notes due 2027
May 17, 2027100,000 100,000 
3.90% senior unsecured notes due 2029
October 15, 2029350,000 350,000 
3.20% senior unsecured notes due 2031
December 1, 2031800,000 800,000 
$1,750,000 $1,750,000 
(1)    Principal balance does not include discount, net of $4.3 million and deferred financing costs, net of $10.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and does not include discount, net of $3.5 million and deferred financing costs, net of $12.0 million as of December 31, 2022. In addition, the weighted average effective interest rate as of December 31, 2023 was 4.01%.
4.80% Notes Due 2024. On May 29, 2019, the Operating Partnership and Sabra Capital Corporation, wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company (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.
On October 7, 2021, the Issuers redeemed all $300.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2024 Notes at a cash redemption price of 110.045% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The redemption resulted in $32.7 million of redemption related costs and write-offs for the year ended December 31, 2021, consisting of $30.2 million in payments made to noteholders and legal fees for early redemption and $2.5 million of write-offs associated with unamortized discount and deferred financing costs.
5.125% Notes Due 2026. In connection with the Company’s merger with Care Capital Properties (“CCP”), 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.
5.88% Notes Due 2027. In connection with the Company’s merger with CCP, on August 17, 2017, the Operating Partnership assumed $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of unregistered 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 5.88% 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 $200.0 million of 5.375% unsecured senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”), and the remaining net proceeds were used to repay borrowings outstanding on the Prior Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below). The 2029 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 3.90% per annum payable semiannually on April 15 and October 15 of each year. In 2019, Sabra Capital Corporation’s obligations as a co-issuer under the 2029 Notes were automatically released and discharged upon the redemption of the 2023 Notes.
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.
3.20% Notes Due 2031. On September 30, 2021, the Operating Partnership completed an underwritten public offering of $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.20% senior unsecured notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”). The net proceeds were $782.2 million after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses. The net proceeds were used to repay $345.0 million of the Company’s U.S. dollar Prior Term Loans (as defined below), redeem all of the 2024 Notes, as discussed above, and to fund a portion of one of the Company’s mortgage loans. The 2031 Notes accrue interest at a rate of 3.20% per annum payable semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on June 1, 2022.
The 2031 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 September 1, 2031, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, plus a “make-whole” premium. The Operating Partnership may also redeem the 2031 Notes on or after September 1, 2031, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, together with any accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Assuming the 2031 Notes are not redeemed, the 2031 Notes mature on December 1, 2031.
The obligations under the 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, 2029 Notes and 2031 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.
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 and 2031 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 and 2031 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 and 2031 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 and 2031 Notes may become due and payable immediately. The indenture governing the 2029 Notes and 2031
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 2026 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2029 Notes and 2031 Notes (collectively, the “Senior Notes”) outstanding as of December 31, 2023.
Credit Agreement
On September 9, 2019, the Operating Partnership and Sabra Canadian Holdings, LLC (together, the “Borrowers”), Sabra and the other parties thereto entered into a fifth 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”), a $436.3 million U.S. dollar term loan 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 $2.75 billion, subject to terms and conditions.
During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of loss on extinguishment of debt related to write-offs of deferred financing costs in connection with the partial pay down of the U.S. dollar Prior Term Loan.
Borrowings under the Prior Revolving Credit Facility bore interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to a ratings-based applicable interest margin plus, CDOR for Canadian dollar borrowings, or at the Operating Partnership’s option for U.S. dollar borrowings, 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 “Prior 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 0.775% to 1.45% per annum for CDOR or LIBOR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.45% per annum for borrowings at the Prior 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 Loan bore 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 Prior Base Rate. The ratings-based applicable interest margin for borrowings varied based on the Debt Ratings and ranged from 0.85% to 1.65% per annum for LIBOR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.65% per annum for borrowings at the Prior Base Rate. The Canadian dollar Prior Term Loan bore interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal to CDOR plus an interest margin ranged from 0.85% to 1.65% depending on the Debt Ratings.
On January 4, 2023, the Borrowers, and the other parties thereto entered into a sixth amended and restated unsecured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $18.1 million of deferred financing costs related to the Credit Agreement and recognized $1.5 million of loss on extinguishment of debt related to write-offs of deferred financing costs in connection with amending and restating the Prior Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement includes a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), a $430.0 million U.S. dollar term loan and a CAD $150.0 million Canadian dollar term loan (collectively, the “Term Loans”). Further, up to $350.0 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 January 4, 2027, and includes two six-month extension options. The Term Loans have a maturity date of January 4, 2028.
As of December 31, 2023, there was $94.4 million (including CAD $44.3 million) outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and $905.6 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, CDOR for Canadian dollar borrowings, or at the Operating Partnership’s option for U.S. dollar borrowings, either (a) Daily Simple SOFR, as defined in the Credit Agreement, or (b) a base rate determined as the greater of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (ii) the prime rate, (iii) Term SOFR, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus 1.0% (the “Base Rate”), and (iv) 1.00%. 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 1.450% per annum for Daily Simple SOFR
based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.450% per annum for borrowings at the Base Rate. As of December 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rate on the Revolving Credit Facility was 6.57%. 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 Loan bears interest on the outstanding principal amount at a ratings-based applicable interest margin plus, at the Operating Partnership’s option, either (a) Term SOFR or (b) the Base Rate. The ratings-based applicable interest margin for borrowings will vary based on the Debt Ratings and will range from 0.850% to 1.650% per annum for Term SOFR based borrowings and 0.00% to 0.650% per annum for borrowings at the Base Rate. As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the U.S. dollar Term Loan was 6.73%. The Canadian dollar Term Loan bears interest on the outstanding principal amount at a rate equal CDOR plus an interest margin that will range from 0.850% to 1.650% depending on the Debt Ratings. As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the Canadian dollar Term Loan was 6.71%.
The Company has interest rate swaps and interest rate collars that fix and set a cap and floor, respectively, for the SOFR portion of the interest rate for $430.0 million of SOFR-based borrowings under its U.S. dollar Term Loan at a weighted average rate of 2.69% and interest rate swaps that fix the CDOR portion of the interest rate for CAD $150.0 million of CDOR-based borrowings under its Canadian dollar Term Loan at a rate of 1.63%. As of December 31, 2023, the effective interest rate on the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar Term Loans was 3.94% and 2.88%, respectively. In addition, the Canadian dollar Term Loan and the CAD $44.3 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2023 are designated as net investment hedges. See Note 9, “Derivative and Hedging Instruments,” for further information.
The obligations of the Borrowers under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.
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 maximum 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, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Interest Expense
During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred interest expense of $113.0 million, $105.5 million and $98.6 million, respectively. Interest expense includes non-cash interest expense of $12.3 million, $11.1 million and $8.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had $16.5 million and $18.2 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, 2023 (in thousands):
Secured
Indebtedness
Revolving
Credit Facility (1)
Term LoansSenior NotesTotal
2024$2,033 $— $— $— $2,033 
20252,089 — — — 2,089 
20262,147 — — 500,000 502,147 
20272,206 94,429 — 100,000 196,635 
20282,266 — 543,190 — 545,456 
Thereafter37,402 — — 1,150,000 1,187,402 
Total Debt48,143 94,429 543,190 1,750,000 2,435,762 
Discount, net— — — (4,258)(4,258)
Deferred financing costs, net(842)— (6,070)(10,489)(17,401)
Total Debt, Net$47,301 $94,429 $537,120 $1,735,253 $2,414,103 
(1)    Revolving Credit Facility is subject to two six-month extension options.