Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented the Underwriters in connection with Emera US Finance, LLC’s (the “Issuer”) SEC-registered offering of (i) $450 million 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and (ii) $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, the “Notes”). The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera Incorporated (“Emera”) and Emera US Holdings Inc.The Issuer is owned indirectly by Emera...

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented Guidance Short-Term Income Trust (GSTIT), a Maryland REIT, in connection with its initial equity offering through a private placement of its common shares of beneficial interest.  The transaction marks the launch of the REIT’s first capital raise to support its investment strategy of investing in a diversified portfolio of newly-originated, Shariah-compliant home finance assets (Finance Assets) in the US. The complex offering, which is believed to be the first private offering of Finance Assets by a REIT, is a further example of Hunton’s ability to advise on unique structures by leveraging its multidisciplinary REIT platform...