BETHESDA, Md., Jun 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it has successfully entered into a new $300.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated were the Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners for the credit facility.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. will act as the Administrative Agent and Bank of America, N.A. will act as the Syndication Agent, with PNC Bank, N.A, Barclays Bank PLC, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, acting as the Documentation Agents.
The credit facility matures on June 20, 2014, and has a one-year extension option. The credit facility has an accordion option which provides the Company with the ability to upsize the amount available under the credit facility to $450 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining commitments from one or more lenders to provide such increased amounts.
"Completing a $300 million unsecured line of credit reinforces the support we have from our banking relationships," said Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. "The credit facility, along with the proceeds from our recent initial public offering, provides us with the financial flexibility to execute our disciplined investment strategy of acquiring focused-service and compact full-service hotels in urban and dense suburban markets."
About Us
RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring premium-branded, focused service and compact full-service hotels. The Company's portfolio consists of 140 hotels in 19 states and the District of Columbia, with a total of more than 20,400 rooms. Additional information may be found on the Company's website: rljlodgingtrust.com
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RLJ Lodging Trust
Hilda Delgado
Director of Finance
301-280-7777
hdelgado@rljlodgingtrust.com