8-K
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): April 4, 2024 (April 4, 2024)
EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in itsCharter)
| Maryland | 001-36105 | 37-1645259 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other Jurisdictionof Incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) | (I.R.S. EmployerIdentification No.) |
EMPIRE STATE REALTY OP, L.P.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in itsCharter)
| Delaware | 001-36106 | 45-4685158 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other Jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of Incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 111 West 33rd Street, 12th Floor<br><br> <br>New York, New York | 10120 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code: (212) 687-8700
n/a
(Former name or former address, if changedfrom last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | TradingSymbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br><br> <br>on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. | ||
| Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | ESRT | The New York Stock Exchange |
| Empire State Realty OP, L.P. | ||
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series ES Operating Partnership Units | ESBA | NYSE Arca, Inc. |
| Series 60 Operating Partnership Units | OGCP | NYSE Arca, Inc. |
| Series 250 Operating Partnership Units | FISK | NYSE Arca, Inc. |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
| Co-Registrant CIK | 0001553079 |
|---|---|
| Co-Registrant Amendment Flag | false |
| Co-Registrant Form Type | 8-K |
| Co-Registrant Document Period EndDate | 2024-04-04 |
| Co-Registrant Address Line One | 111 West 33rd Street |
| Co-Registrant Address Line Two | 12th Floor |
| Co-Registrant City or Town | New York |
| Co-Registrant State or Province | New York |
| Co-Registrant City Area Code | 212 |
| Co-Registrant Local Phone Number | 687-8700 |
| Co-Registrant Written Communications | false |
| Co-Registrant Solicitating Materials | false |
| Co-Registrant PreCommencement Tender Offer | false |
| Co-Registrant PreCommencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Co-Registrant Emerging growth company | false |
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure |
| --- | --- |
On April 4, 2024, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. disclosed that it has reached an agreement with the mortgage lender of its property located at First Stamford Place, in Stamford, Connecticut to transfer the property to satisfy the outstanding loan associated with the property through a consensual foreclosure process, which is anticipated to be completed over the next several months. This transaction is expected to eliminate a $176 million liability that matures in July 2027 from the balance sheet.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Such information shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
|---|
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| EMPIRE STATE REALTY TRUST, INC. | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: April 4, 2024 | By: | /s/ Christina Chiu |
| Name: | Christina Chiu | |
| Title: | President |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| EMPIRE STATE REALTY OP, L.P. | ||
|---|---|---|
| (Registrant) | ||
| By: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., as general partner | ||
| Date: April 4, 2024 | By: | /s/ Christina Chiu |
| Name: | Christina Chiu | |
| Title: | President |