Essential Properties Realty Trust Finalizes $350M Common Stock Offering at Premium

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Essential Properties Realty Trust finalized its public offering of 10.87 million shares of common stock, priced at $32.20 per share, expecting to raise approximately $335.8 million in net proceeds through forward sale agreements.

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• Finalized Public Offering Terms

  Essential Properties Realty Trust finalized the terms for a public offering of 10,869,565 shares of common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,630,434 shares.

• Offering Price Set

  The shares are priced at $32.20 per share, representing a slight premium to the current market price of $32.08.

• Expected Net Proceeds

  The company anticipates receiving approximately $335.8 million in net proceeds (up to $386.1 million if the option is fully exercised) upon physical settlement of forward sale agreements within 24 months.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds are designated for general corporate purposes, including potential future investments.

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This 424B3 filing finalizes the terms and pricing of the common stock offering previously announced on February 17, 2026. The company will issue 10.87 million shares, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1.63 million shares, bringing the total potential offering to 12.5 million shares. The offering is priced at $32.20 per share, which is a slight premium to the current market price of $32.08 and occurs while the stock is trading near its 52-week high. The company expects to receive approximately $335.8 million in net proceeds (or $386.1 million if the option is fully exercised) upon physical settlement of forward sale agreements within 24 months. These proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including future investments. While the offering is dilutive, the favorable pricing and strategic use of proceeds for growth, especially given the company's strong recent financial performance (as per the 10-K and 8-K filed on Feb 11, 2026), present a balanced outlook.