SL Green Boosts Financial Flexibility With $1.65B Refinancing
SL Green SLG and its partners announced that One Madison Avenue has received $1.65 billion in refinancing. Priced at a spread of 181 basis points above the U.S. Treasury Index, the five-year fixed rate now stands at 5.81%. The move will aid the balance sheet strength required for future growth endeavors.
Led by Wells FargoWFC-- and with participation by a consortium of world-class institutions, the likes of Goldman SachsGS--, J.P. Morgan, Bank of AmericaBAC--, Deutsche BankDB-- and Crédit Agricole,the new financing is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2026. It serves as a replacement for the property’s previous construction facility of $1.25 billion with an outstanding balance of $1.171 billion.
One Madison Avenue is 100% leased, with global technology, AI and financial services firms as its tenants. The property offers amenities like state-of-the-art HVAC, circulating 100% fresh air, an event space and rooftop garden, culinary offering and a tenant-only lounge. It also features a 56,000-square-foot Chelsea Piers Fitness with a collection of casual eateries.
The strong investor interest in the above refinancing transaction highlights continued demand for high-quality offices. With this arrangement, SLGSLG-- reached more than $4.5 billion of financing and refinancing activity from the beginning of the year through March 25, 2026. The company has a larger $7 billion financing plan for the current year.
Wrapping Up on SLG:
This refinancing offers SL Green enhanced financial flexibility. The extended maturities of the assumed debt will help the company improve its maturity profile and enjoy greater liquidity for day-to-day operations.
SLG makes efforts to boost its cash flow and alleviate bottom-line pressure. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company had $781.9 million of liquidity, consisting of $179.4 million of consolidated cash on hand and $602.5 million available under its revolving credit facility.
Over the past month, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have risen 0.9% against the industry's decline of 8.1%.
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