New financing strengthens balance sheet and supports deleveraging (PHP)
Primary Health Properties (LSE:PHP) has secured a new £800 million unsecured term loan and multi-currency revolving credit facility, replacing a number of existing borrowings as part of its strategy to simplify its financing structure and transition towards becoming a fully unsecured borrower.
The facility has been arranged with a syndicate of eight banks, including three new lending partners, and is divided into three tranches with initial maturities of three and five years, together with extension options.
Refinancing lowers borrowing costs and increases liquidity
The company expects the refinancing to reduce its average cost of debt by around 40 basis points compared with the facilities being replaced once leverage returns to its target range.
An initial £500 million has been drawn under the new facility and will be used to partially refinance the £1 billion bridge loan that funded the acquisition of Assura, while also repaying several secured and unsecured borrowing facilities. Following the refinancing, Primary Health Properties will have approximately £300 million of undrawn liquidity available, providing additional financial flexibility as it continues to reduce leverage.
Attractive income profile balanced by leverage concerns
Primary Health Properties’ investment outlook continues to benefit from an attractive valuation, supported by a moderate price-to-earnings ratio and a relatively high dividend yield.
However, these strengths are offset by a mixed financial profile, with higher leverage levels and a significant deterioration in free cash flow during 2025. Technical indicators also remain weak, with the shares trading below key moving averages and a negative MACD signal pointing to subdued market momentum.
More about Primary Health Properties plc R.E.I.T
Primary Health Properties plc is a real estate investment trust specialising in healthcare properties across the UK and Ireland. The company owns, manages and finances primary care centres and other healthcare facilities, providing long-term property solutions for healthcare providers while generating rental income from a diversified portfolio of medical assets.
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