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Glimcher Completes Financing of University Park Village in Fort Worth, Texas

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Glimcher Completes Financing of University Park Village in Fort Worth, Texas

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT) announced today that it recently closed on a $55.0 million mortgage loan secured by University Park Village located in Fort Worth, Texas. The new loan has a fixed interest rate of 3.85% per annum and a fifteen year term. The new loan replaces the $60.0 million term loan that was executed in connection with the purchase of University Park Village in January 2013.

“We are pleased with the strong execution on this permanent financing for University Park Village,” stated Mark E. Yale, Executive Vice President and CFO. “These favorable terms further validate the quality of the property,” added Mr. Yale.

About Glimcher Realty Trust

Glimcher Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust, is a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties, including mixed use, open-air and enclosed regional malls as well as outlet centers. Glimcher owns material interests in and manages 29 properties with total gross leasable area totaling approximately 21.7 million square feet.

Glimcher Realty Trust‘s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GRT.” Glimcher Realty Trust‘s Series G, Series H, and Series I preferred shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “GRTPRG”, “GRTPRH,” and “GRTPRI” respectively. Glimcher Realty Trust is a component of both the Russell 2000® Index, representing small cap stocks, and the Russell 3000® Index, representing the broader market. Glimcher® is a registered trademark of Glimcher Realty Trust.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to, economic and market conditions, tenant bankruptcies, bankruptcies of joint venture (JV) partners, rejection of leases by tenants in bankruptcy, financing and development risks, construction and lease-up delays, cost overruns,

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Glimcher Realty Trust Announces Pricing of Series I Preferred Shares

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Glimcher Realty Trust Announces Pricing of Series I Preferred Shares

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Glimcher Realty Trust (NYSE: GRT) today announced that it has priced the underwritten public offering of 3,600,000 of its 6.875% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (the “Series I Preferred Shares”) at $25.00 per share. The offering is expected to close on March 27, 2013, subject to customary closing conditions. Distributions on the Series I Preferred Shares will be paid quarterly at a rate of 6.875% per annum of the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, which is equivalent to $1.71875 per share on an annualized basis. The underwriters for the public offering have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 400,000 additional Series I Preferred Shares solely to cover overallotments, if any.

The estimated net proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $86.7 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, but before giving effect to any exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to redeem a portion of its outstanding 8.125% Series G Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, and to the extent any excess proceeds are available, for general corporate purposes, which may include repaying outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s corporate credit facilities.

The Company intends to file an application to list the Series I Preferred Shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GRTPRI.” If the application is approved, trading of the Series I Preferred Shares on the New York Stock Exchange is expected to begin within 30 days after the initial issuance of the Series I Preferred Shares.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated will act as joint book-running managers. Jefferies LLC, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated are acting as co-managers for the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

An effective registration statement is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and related prospectus. Copies of the prospectus supplement and related prospectus for this offering may be obtained by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, …read more
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