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NYSE: WPC W. P. Carey Inc. 8-K

W. P. Carey prices $350M of 5.200% senior notes due 2036 to refinance 2026 maturity

Filed June 30, 2026 · Period ending June 29, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

  • high

    Issued $350M of 5.200% senior notes maturing in 2036, priced at 99.015% of par, to refinance $350M of 4.250% notes due October 2026, extending maturity by 10 years at a 95 basis point higher coupon.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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    Net proceeds will repay the maturing 4.250% notes and may fund future investments or reduce borrowings under the $2.0B unsecured revolving credit facility.

    Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement verify on EDGAR →
  • low

    The offering is expected to settle on July 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

    Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →

Summary

W. P. Carey executed a proactive refinancing, issuing $350 million of 10-year senior notes at 5.200% to retire $350 million of 4.250% notes maturing in October 2026. The transaction extends the maturity profile by a decade, eliminating near-term refinancing risk, though at a 95 basis point higher coupon reflecting current market rates.

The company priced the notes at a modest discount to par (99.015%) and expects to close on July 2, 2026. For retail holders, this is a routine debt management action that removes a 2026 maturity from the balance sheet and maintains financial flexibility. The higher coupon increases interest expense modestly but is consistent with the broader rate environment.

The company retains optionality to deploy excess proceeds toward investments or to pay down its $2.0 billion revolving credit facility. No immediate concerns arise from this refinancing; it reflects standard treasury operations for a REIT managing its capital structure ahead of a maturity.

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Event · Exhibit 99.1

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The offering of the Notes is expected to settle on July 2, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The transaction is scheduled to close on July 2, 2026, three days after pricing, subject to standard closing conditions.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

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W. P. Carey issued a press release on June 29, 2026 regarding the pricing of Senior Notes.

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On June 29, 2026, the Company issued a press release relating to the pricing of the Senior Notes

W. P. Carey announced the pricing of Senior Notes on June 29, 2026. The 8-K references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details but does not disclose the note terms, principal amount, interest rate, maturity, or use of proceeds in the body text. Investors should review the attached press release for material terms of this debt issuance.

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