Pending LIBOR Replacement

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LIBOR, which has been the primary index upon which Senior Living Bank Loans and Swaps have been denominated in new and existing financings, is to be discontinued and as such a replacement index is needed. Borrowers should consider the use of an alternate index, and this piece provides expertise on the pending LIBOR replacement as a consideration for senior living organizations.

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Congratulations to Rebecca Beckett on earning her CFP® Certification

HJ Sims is thrilled to congratulate our Jupiter, FL-based Rebecca Beckett on accomplishing her goal of earning the Certified Financial Plannerâ„¢ professional certification.

Rebecca recently passed the CFP® certification examination and met the additional requirements to earn the designation. We are proud to recognize this significant accomplishment and Rebecca’s hard work and determination. The CFP® designation is the highest standard of excellence in the field of personal financial planning.

The path to CFP® certification is a rigorous but rewarding process, equipping candidates like Rebecca with the knowledge and skills to assist with providing comprehensive financial advice to clients. Successful candidates complete a multi-year, multi-step process to obtain the skills and real-life experience needed to serve your best interests, no matter what your financial goals are. They pledge to adhere to high ethical and professional standards for the practice of financial planning, always putting your welfare first. CFP® professionals are trained in the fundamentals of financial planning, estate planning, insurance planning, investments, retirement planning and tax planning. They can provide a detailed financial plan supporting all areas of your financial life, or offer advice about a specific financial need.

As a CFP® professional, Rebecca offers financial planning services incorporating a holistic view of her clients’ financial and personal circumstances. Financial planning is the output of a collaborative process that helps maximize your potential for meeting your life goals. With more than 15 years’ experience in financial services, Rebecca is passionate about helping instill investment confidence an offering tailored guidance for her clients.
Next time you speak with Rebecca in our Jupiter office, be sure to join us in congratulating her on this brilliant professional milestone.

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Information is provided as a public service by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). A nonprofit, professional organization, CFP Board fosters professional standards in personal financial planning so that the public values, has access to, and benefits from competent and ethical financial planning.

CFP® certification marks are owned by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). Individuals certified by CFP Board have taken the extra step to demonstrate their professionalism by voluntarily submitting to the CFP® certification process that includes education, examination, experience and ethical requirements.

An Exclusive Investment Opportunity: Plantation Village

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**This financing has been successfully closed. Please contact you advisor for any potential secondary market opportunities.**

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$32,520,000*
NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION

Revenue and Refunding Bonds
Plantation Village, Inc. Project

Series 2021A Bonds*

HJ Sims is pleased to serve as sole underwriter for Plantation Village, Inc., the only nonprofit Life Plan Community in Wilmington, North Carolina. Plantation Village offers independent living and access to a continuum of care, and is located on approximately 56-acres in a desirable and growing area of North Carolina. The community, which was established in 1982 with the campus opening in 1988, has grown and expanded since its inception. The Community currently includes 245 independent living units in the form of cottages, duplex homes, villas, and market-rate apartments, with an additional 44 independent living units through their 2021 expansion on target for completion by December 2022. With the completion of the expansion, the community will have multiple indoor/outdoor dining venues, a game room, a cinema, a board room, an arts studio, an auditorium, a dog park and beautiful walking paths.

Plantation Village has a shared agreement with neighboring Davis Community to provide healthcare services such as assisted living and skilled nursing.

Plantation Village Community with Expansion

About the Bonds

  • Series 2021A
    • Estimated par amount: $32,520,000*
    • Credit Rating: BBB (Fitch – Stable Outlook)
    • Revenue and Refunding Bonds
    • Bonds are exempt from Federal Income Tax
    • Bonds are exempt from State of North Carolina Income Tax
    • Minimum denominations of $5,000
    • Interest will be payable on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing July 1, 2022
    • First principal payment: January 1, 2037

Use of Bond Proceeds

Project

  • Fund expansion project costs
  • Reimburse Plantation Village for prior project cost expenditures
  • Fund capitalized interest
  • Fund costs related to issuance

Security

  • First mortgage
  • Gross revenue pledge
  • Assignment of project documents
  • Assignment of residency agreements

 Key Financial Covenants

  • 1.20x Debt Service Coverage Ratio, tested annually and reported quarterly
  • 120 Days Cash on Hand/Liquidity Covenant; tested semi-annually
  • Semi-annual Disclosure and Disclosure calls
  • Marketing and Occupancy Covenants through stabilization

We are currently accepting indications of interest for these tax-exempt bonds with an expected pricing the week of November 15, 2021, and anticipated settlement during the week of December 2, 2021. For more information including risks, please read the Preliminary Official Statement in its entirety. If you have interest in purchasing these bonds, please contact your HJ Sims financial professional as soon as possible.

*Subject to change

No dealer, broker, salesperson, or other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained in the Preliminary Official Statement and, if given or made, such other information or representation should not be relied upon as having been authorized by the Issuer, the Borrower, or the Underwriters. The information set forth herein has been obtained from the Issuer, Borrower, and other sources that are believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness by, and is not construed as a representation of, the Underwriters. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Under no circumstances shall this constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any offering or solicitation will be made only to investors pursuant to the Preliminary Official Statement, which should be read in its entirety. Investments involve risk including the possible loss of principal. HJ Sims is a member of FINRA and SIPC, and is not affiliated with Plantation Village, Inc.

An Exclusive Investment Opportunity: Wesley Woods of Newnan

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**This financing has been successfully closed. Please contact you advisor for any potential secondary market opportunities.**

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$15,085,000*
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Authority of Coweta County

Revenue Bonds
Wesley Woods of Newnan – Peachtree City, Inc. Project

Series 2021 Revenue Bonds*

HJ Sims is pleased to serve as sole underwriter for Wesley Woods of Newnan–Peachtree City, Inc., a life plan community located in the Newnan area of Coweta County of Georgia, and managed by Wesley Woods Senior Living, Inc. The Community currently consists of a total of 168 units:  84 independent living apartments, 16 independent living cottages, 8 memory care apartments, 37 assisted living apartments and 23 skilled nursing suites. All healthcare at this community is 100% private pay. Wesley Woods of Newnan is the only life plan community in the market area.

Community Entrance of Wesley Woods of Newnan

About the Bonds

  • Series 2021A
    • Estimated par amount: $15,085,000*
    • Credit Rating: BB+ (Fitch – Stable Outlook)
    • Revenue Bonds
    • Bonds are exempt from Federal Income Tax
    • Bonds are exempt from State of Georgia Income Tax
    • Minimum denominations of $5,000
    • Interest will be payable on September 1 and March 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2022
    • First principal payment: March 1, 2023

Use of Bond Proceeds

Project

  • Refunding the Series 2016A Bonds
  • Financing capital expenditures
  • Funding a debt service reserve fund
  • Funding costs of issuance

Security

  • Mortgage
  • Gross revenue pledge
  • Debt service reserve fund

 Key Financial Covenants

  • 1.20x Debt Service Coverage Ratio, tested annually
  • 120 Days Cash on Hand/Liquidity Covenant; tested semi-annually

We are currently accepting indications of interest for these tax-exempt bonds with an expected pricing the week of November 8, 2021, and anticipated settlement during the week of December 2, 2021. For more information including risks, please read the Preliminary Official Statement in its entirety. If you have interest in purchasing these bonds, please contact your HJ Sims financial professional as soon as possible.

*Subject to change

No dealer, broker, salesperson, or other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained in the Preliminary Official Statement and, if given or made, such other information or representation should not be relied upon as having been authorized by the Issuer, the Borrower, or the Underwriters. The information set forth herein has been obtained from the Issuer, Borrower, and other sources that are believed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness by, and is not construed as a representation of, the Underwriters. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Under no circumstances shall this constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any offering or solicitation will be made only to investors pursuant to the Preliminary Official Statement, which should be read in its entirety. Investments involve risk including the possible loss of principal. HJ Sims is a member of FINRA and SIPC, and is not affiliated with Wesley Woods of Newnan – Peachtree City, Inc.