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Published on 7/5/2011 in the Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

Essex Property Trust completes issue of notes totaling $115 million

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., July 5 - Essex Property Trust, Inc. and its operating partnership, Essex Portfolio, LP, issued the $115 million of guaranteed senior notes that were announced on Thursday, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes were issued as follows:

• $40 million of 4.5% notes, series A, maturing on Sept. 30, 2017; and

• $75 million of 4.92% notes, series B, maturing on Dec. 31, 2019.

Proceeds will be used to repay a portion of the outstanding debt under Essex Property's $275 million line of credit and for general corporate purposes.

The notes have a make-whole call at Treasuries plus 50 basis points, the filing said.

The lead placement agent was Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (USA), Inc. The co-placement agents were KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and PNC Capital Markets LLC.

Essex is a Palo Alto, Calif.-based real estate investment trust. The majority of its real estate consists of apartment communities.

Issuers:Essex Property Trust, Inc. and Essex Portfolio, LP
Issue:Guaranteed senior notes
Amount:$115 million
Call option:Make-whole at Treasuries plus 50 bps
Pricing date:June 30
Distribution:Private placement
Series A notes
Amount:$40 million
Maturity:Sept. 30, 2017
Coupon:4.5%
Series B notes
Amount:$75 million
Maturity:Dec. 31, 2019
Coupon:4.92%

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