American Healthcare REIT Amends Credit Facility: Boosts Revolving Capacity, Extends Maturity, and Secures Favorable Terms

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American Healthcare REIT amended its credit facility, increasing its revolving loan capacity by $200 million to $800 million, extending the maturity date, and securing more favorable pricing and covenant terms.

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• Revolving Credit Facility Increased

  The aggregate principal amount of the revolving credit facility was increased by $200 million, from $600 million to $800 million.

• Revolving Loan Maturity Extended

  The maturity date for revolving loans was extended from February 14, 2028, to April 1, 2030, with options for further extensions until April 1, 2031.

• Improved Interest Rate Pricing

  The amendment includes more favorable interest rate pricing, with reduced Applicable Rates across all pricing levels in the Consolidated Leverage Ratio Based Pricing Grid, and a lower extension fee.

• Enhanced Financial Covenant Flexibility

  The credit agreement now provides increased flexibility in certain financial covenants, such as raising the limit for 'construction in progress' from 10% to 20% and the aggregate limit for certain asset types from 30% to 35% in the Consolidated Total Asset Value calculation.

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This 8-K details a significant amendment to American Healthcare REIT's credit facility, enhancing its financial flexibility and stability. The increase in the revolving credit facility by $200 million to $800 million provides substantial additional liquidity. Critically, the extension of the revolving loan maturity date by over two years, with further extension options, significantly de-risks the company's debt profile by pushing out refinancing needs. The improved interest rate pricing terms will also reduce borrowing costs. Furthermore, the adjustments to financial covenants, including a higher baseline for Consolidated Tangible Net Worth and increased flexibility in asset valuation, reflect the company's recent growth and provide more operational headroom. These changes are highly positive, signaling strong lender confidence and improving the company's long-term financial position.