...The Collington and Kendal organizations have been extremely successful affiliation partners and the favorable bond pricing reflects the strong management teams in both organizations. We are pleased to have aided Collington...
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 16, 2017
Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the $63,995,000 Series 2017 financing for Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. The Series 2017 Tax-Exempt Bonds were issued through Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. (Collington) is a nonstock corporation organized under the laws of the State of Maryland for not-for-profit purposes. Collington is located in Mitchellville, Maryland, in Prince George’s County. In 1982, Collington began to develop, construct and operate a continuing care retirement community. In 1988, Collington received its certification from the Maryland Department of Aging to provide services according to the provisions of its Residence and Care Agreement. Collington currently consists of 330 independent living units (145 apartments, 157 cottages & 28 villas), 65 assisted living units (includes 36 memory care) and 44 skilled nursing beds.
In 2011, Collington affiliated with The Kendal Corporation, a Pennsylvania non-profit organization. Under an Affiliation Agreement, The Kendal Corporation provides Collington with advice, expertise and support in the areas of human resources, finance, food service, information systems, public relations and marketing, education and training, fund raising and legal assistance.
Collington issued its Series 2017 Bonds to (i) currently refund bonds previously issued by Prince George’s County, Maryland, (ii) repay a construction loan from Santander Bank, N.A., (iii) finance the costs of certain capital improvements to the facility, (iv) fund a debt service reserve fund, and (v) pay costs of issuance related to the financing. The Series 2017 Bonds are non-rated bonds and were structured as serial and term bonds with a 10-year call at par on April 1, 2027.
“Collington, A Kendal Affiliate, serves as one of the only not-for-profit CCRCs in Prince George’s County,” according to Amy Castleberry, Director, Ziegler Investment Banking. “Its 125-acre rolling, wooded campus feels private and serene, yet close to important amenities. The Collington and Kendal organizations have been extremely successful affiliation partners and the favorable bond pricing reflects the strong management teams in both organizations. We are pleased to have aided Collington in moving from variable-rate bank financing to a longer-term, fixed-rate capital structure.”
“This financing is the culmination of several years of hard work and determination by our board, residents and staff to improve all aspects of Collington,” according to Collington Executive Director Marvell Adams. “It represents our greatly strengthened financial position and provides a foundation for even stronger performance into the future. Next year, Collington will celebrate 30 years of service to older adults and this financing will help ensure another 30 years and then some!”
According to Collington CFO Justin Reaves, “Collington’s position in the market and financial stability has significantly improved over the last few years. The community wanted to leverage this progress to achieve a couple of key goals including increased financial flexibility with long-term fixed debt service. Ziegler captured the Collington story and helped the leadership team properly communicate this to potential investors, which allowed for an exceptionally successful transaction. We were able to accomplish our goals, benefiting current and future residents. Collington’s partnership with Ziegler has been rich and rewarding, exceeding expectations on every level.”
Ziegler is one of the nation's leading underwriters of financing for not-for-profit senior living providers. Ziegler offers creative, tailored solutions to its senior living clientele, including investment banking, financial risk management, merger and acquisition services, investment management, seed capital, FHA/HUD, capital and strategic planning as well as senior living research, education, and communication.
For further information on the structure and use of this issue, please see the Official Statement located on the Electronic Municipal Market Access system's Document Archive.
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About Ziegler:
Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets, wealth management and proprietary investments firm, celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. Ziegler is ranked No. 1 in the country in healthcare/senior living underwriters by issuance and No. 4 by par amount (Thomson Reuters, 2016), and is ranked in the top 20 municipal underwriters in the country by volume (Bloomberg, 2016). Specializing in the healthcare, senior living, education and religion sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance enables Ziegler to generate a positive impact on the communities it serves. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the United States, Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, equity and fixed income sales & trading, wealth management and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.
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