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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): March 23, 2019
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iStar Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland | | 1-15371 | | 95-6881527 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
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1114 Avenue of the Americas, 39th Floor New York, New York | | 10036 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 930-9400
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N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events.
On March 23, 2019, iStar Inc. ("iStar") entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio of properties leased to Preferred Freezer Services, LLC to a third party for a price of $442.5 million, including the assumption of $228 million of debt by the purchaser. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and the receipt of lender approval. There can be no assurance that the closing of the transaction will happen in the expected timeframe or at all.
iStar intends to use the net sale proceeds for new investments and working capital. iStar preliminarily expects to record an estimated net gain of approximately $215 million in its financial statements in the quarter in which the sale closes.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: | March 25, 2019 | By: | /s/ ANDREW C. RICHARDSON |
| | | Andrew C. Richardson Chief Financial Officer (principal financial and accounting officer) |
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