W. P. Carey closes $432 million offering of 6 million common shares
W. P. Carey Inc. closed an underwritten public offering of 6,000,000 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026, with gross proceeds of $432 million. The shares were offered in connection with forward sale agreements, under which the company expects to physically settle and receive proceeds within approximately 24 months, and it intends to use the net proceeds for potential future investments, debt repayment including its unsecured revolving credit facility, and general corporate purposes.
Key points
- 6,000,000 shares offered at $71.38 per share to the underwriters; gross proceeds of $432 million
- Underwriters have a 30-day option to buy up to an additional 900,000 shares
- Forward sale agreements with Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; physical settlement expected within approximately 24 months
- Offering closed February 19, 2026; net proceeds to fund future investments, repay debt including the unsecured revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes
The filing
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