Published: October 17, 2011
STORE Capital Completes $105 Million Sale/Leaseback with O'Charley's Inc.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - STORE Capital, a new-generation REIT formed to invest in single-tenant
real estate, such as chain restaurants, supermarkets, health clubs,
education and other retail, service and distribution facilities,
announced today that it completed a $105 million sale/leaseback
transaction with O'Charley's Inc. (NASDAQ: CHUX), a multi-concept
restaurant company that operates or franchises a total of 342
restaurants under three brands: O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurant, and
Stoney River Legendary Steaks.
As part of the agreement, STORE Capital purchased 50 O'Charley's
restaurant properties and leased the assets back to O'Charley's under
long-term, triple-net leases. O'Charley's announced that it will use the
net proceeds from the transaction along with available cash to redeem
$115.2 million of its senior notes.
Christopher H. Volk, chief executive officer of STORE Capital commented,
"O'Charley's Inc. has a proven track record of operating a number of
highly successful restaurant brands. We are proud of our ability to add
value to O'Charley's through our tailored and efficient sale/leaseback
transaction and we look forward to the mutual benefits of a long-term
relationship."
David W. Head, president and chief executive officer of O'Charley's Inc.
commented, "We are pleased to commence a long-term real estate financing
relationship with STORE Capital. This strategic transaction strengthens
our financial position by virtually eliminating the debt on our balance
sheet. STORE Capital provided flexible and tailored terms and was a
pleasure to work with throughout the process."
Mr. Volk and several of his longstanding colleagues, including Morton H.
Fleischer, formed STORE Capital in May of 2011 to help owners of
single-tenant, operationally essential real estate optimize their
capital efficiency. Messrs. Volk and Fleischer along with the rest of
STORE Capital's management team have successfully invested nearly $10
billion in single-tenant operational real estate assets since 1981, and
guided the formation and ultimate sale of two successful publicly listed
REITs resulting in significant returns for their shareholders.
About STORE Capital
STORE Capital is a new-generation real estate investment trust
principally backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
STORE's mission is to address the long-term capital needs of real estate
intensive operating businesses throughout the United States. Through
tailored real estate lease and mortgage financing solutions, STORE's aim
is to create wealth for its customers by improving the capital
efficiency of their businesses. For more information, visit www.storecapital.com.

For STORE Capital:
Jason Chudoba, 646-277-1249
jason.chudoba@icrinc.com
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