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12.09.2023
Office Properties Income Trust Bond Spread Widens as Merger with Diversified Healthcare Trust is Terminated
Office Properties Income Trust Bond Spread Widens as Merger with Diversified Healthcare Trust is Terminated
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The Z-spread for Office Properties Income Trust bond OPI 4.25 15-May-2024 (US81618TAE01) experienced an increase of 267 basis points due to OPI's decision to terminate its merger agreement with Diversified Healthcare Trust.

Office Properties Income Trust's US81618TAE01 has witnessed a notable increase in its Z-spread, skyrocketing by 267 basis points over the past week.

The primary reason behind this sharp increase in the bond's Z-spread is the mutual termination of the merger agreement between OPI and Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC). On September 1, 2023, both companies announced the cancellation of their merger, a deal that had been previously set for April 11, 2023. This announcement took the market by surprise and led to a wave of uncertainty around OPI's future prospects.

The termination of the merger agreement was a mutual decision approved by the respective Special Committees and Boards of Trustees of OPI and DHC. Importantly, it was agreed that each company would bear its own costs and expenses associated with the terminated transaction, and neither party would be subject to a termination fee. This strategic shift underscores the need for investors to reevaluate the bond's risk profile.

In response to the current situation, S&P Global Ratings took action by downgrading OPI's issuer credit rating from 'BB' to 'BB-' and removing it from CreditWatch while maintaining a negative outlook. The agency has identified key factors that could potentially trigger further downgrades for OPI, such as challenges in refinancing its revolving credit facility, deteriorating credit metrics, or a substantial decline in its operational performance.

 

 

This article does not constitute investment advice or personal recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bondfish does not recommend using the data and information provided as the only basis for making any investment decision. You should not make any investment decisions without first conducting your own research and considering your own financial situation.