Transaction Overview
George Smith Partners placed the rate and term refinance of four stand-alone Rite Aid Drug Stores. The loans are structured as four separate un-crossed loans to maintain reposition flexibility. At the time of loan commitment, the Walgreens/Rite Aid merger was still under consideration by the FTC and it was unknown if Walgreens would close any of the subject units. Our Sponsor wanted to maintain options and not to allow one store closure to negatively affect the remaining portfolio. Store sales were not available. Each lease has approximately 9.5 years remaining on the initial term. The balance sheet loan is coterminous with the lease term and does not carry the traditional two-year lease hang-out. No reserve structure is required prior to the tenant notice date, six months before the lease and subsequent loan expiration. Fixed at 4.52% for five years, the rate will float over LIBOR for the remaining loan term and amortizes over 30 years. Prepayment steps down allowing for additional reposition flexibly if needed.
