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Star Asia REIT Secures ¥9.06 Billion Syndicated Loan to Refinance Maturing Debt

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  • Star Asia REIT secured ¥9.06 billion in new long-term syndicated loans to refinance existing borrowings.
  • The unsecured refinancing extends debt maturities and diversifies lenders, aiming to reduce refinancing risk for stakeholders.
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Star Asia REIT Secures ¥9.06 Billion Syndicated Loan to Refinance Maturing Debt

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Star Asia Investment Corp. ( (JP:3468) ) has issued an update.

Star Asia Investment Corporation has arranged a new long-term debt package totaling 9.06 billion yen through syndicated loans led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Mizuho Bank, with floating-rate tranches maturing in 2029 and 2030. The borrowings, which are unsecured and unguaranteed and may be partially hedged via interest rate swaps, include financial covenants tied to the REIT’s asset and liability metrics, underscoring lenders’ focus on balance-sheet discipline.

The entire 9.06 billion yen will be used to refinance an existing long-term loan maturing on April 30, 2026, effectively rolling over SAR’s debt without increasing total borrowings. By locking in longer maturities and diversifying lender participation through syndicates that include major banks such as SBI Shinsei, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, Aozora, Resona, and Bank of Yokohama, the REIT aims to stabilize its funding base and reduce refinancing risk for stakeholders amid an evolving interest rate environment.

More about Star Asia Investment Corp.

Star Asia Investment Corporation is a listed Japanese real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in income-producing properties, with asset management conducted by Star Asia Investment Management Co., Ltd. The REIT secures funding mainly through bank borrowings arranged by major Japanese financial institutions, reflecting its focus on stable, long-term real estate portfolio operations in Japan’s capital markets.

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