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American Realty Capital (ARCP) Enters Sale-Leaseback for 500 Red Lobster Locations

May 16, 2014 8:12 AM EDT

American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARCP) announced its entry into an approximate $1.5 billion sale-leaseback transaction for over 500 Red Lobster restaurant properties. This transaction will be consummated in conjunction with Golden Gate Capital's ("GGC") acquisition of Red Lobster from Darden Restaurants, Inc. Red Lobster is the leading operator of seafood restaurants, with high-quality real estate located at main intersections in strong markets.

The transaction's purchase price represents a GAAP cap rate of 9.9% and a cash cap rate of 7.9%. Approximately 93.5% of the $1.5 billion portfolio's leases will be structured with a 25-year initial term and approximately... More