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Advanced Flower Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: AFCG) generates news primarily through its activities as a specialty lender to cannabis-related and middle-market businesses and through its transition from a commercial mortgage REIT to a business development company (BDC). Based in West Palm Beach, Florida and externally managed by AFC Management, LLC, the company focuses on senior secured loans and other forms of debt to U.S. cannabis operators in compliant states, ancillary cannabis businesses, and select companies outside the cannabis industry.
News updates for AFCG often center on quarterly and annual financial results, including GAAP net income or loss and the company’s non-GAAP performance measure, Distributable Earnings. Releases commonly discuss portfolio performance, non-accrual positions, loan repayments and the Board’s decisions on quarterly cash dividends, which are informed in part by Distributable Earnings and other factors.
Another recurring theme in Advanced Flower Capital’s news is its strategic and regulatory evolution. The company has announced the expansion of its investment mandate beyond real estate-backed loans, the intention and subsequent approval to convert from a REIT to a BDC, and shareholder votes on key proposals such as a new investment advisory agreement and reduced asset coverage requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940. These developments are accompanied by commentary from company leadership on investment opportunities and risk-adjusted return objectives.
Operational and financing updates also appear in AFCG’s news flow, including changes to its senior secured revolving credit facility and its use to fund commitments to borrowers, originate or participate in commercial loans to cannabis operators, and support working capital. Investors following AFCG’s news can review earnings releases, dividend declarations, credit facility announcements and regulatory milestones to understand how the company is managing its loan portfolio and capital structure under the REIT and, more recently, BDC frameworks.
AFC Gamma confirms the spin-off of its commercial real estate portfolio into a new publicly-traded entity, Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS), scheduled for July 9, 2024. Shareholders holding AFC Gamma common stock as of July 8, 2024, will receive one SUNS share for every three AFC Gamma shares held. The SUNS stock will trade on Nasdaq under the symbol 'SUNS,' with regular trading commencing on July 10, 2024. Fractional shares will not be issued; instead, shareholders will receive cash for any fractional shares. No action is required from shareholders to receive their SUNS shares.
AFC Gamma, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFCG) has announced the completion of its commercial real estate portfolio spin-off into a new independent, publicly-traded REIT, Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. (SUNS), effective July 9, 2024. Shareholders holding AFC Gamma common stock as of July 8, 2024, will receive one share of SUNS for every three shares of AFC Gamma held. SUNS will trade on Nasdaq under the symbol SUNS.
AFC Gamma will issue cash for any fractional shares. Additionally, AFC Gamma has declared a special dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on July 8, 2024.
AFC Gamma (NASDAQ: AFCG) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
This dividend is payable on July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 24, 2024. The declared dividend matches the previous quarter's dividend, maintaining consistency.
AFC Gamma is a publicly-traded institutional lender specializing in loans secured by commercial real estate and financing solutions, particularly for state-law compliant cannabis operators. The company operates primarily through direct lending and bridge loan opportunities ranging from $10 million to $100 million.
AFC Gamma (NASDAQ: AFCG) announced the successful exit of its $84 million loan to a Subsidiary of Public Company H. The loan, which was the largest in AFC Gamma's portfolio, had issues with the borrower missing an April interest payment. Despite this, AFC Gamma sold the loan to a third party at par plus accrued interest, achieving a 19.9% internal rate of return (IRR). CEO Daniel Neville emphasized the company's focus on reducing exposure to underperforming credits and plans to redeploy the capital into deals with strong risk-adjusted returns. AFC Gamma specializes in lending to state-law compliant cannabis operators and targets direct lending opportunities between $10 million and $100 million.
AFC Gamma (NASDAQ: AFCG) has provided a senior secured credit facility to Grön Holdings, a major producer of cannabis-infused edibles. This funding will help Grön expand into new states, particularly on the East Coast. AFC Gamma's CEO highlighted the company's capacity to offer adaptable financing solutions, while Grön's CEO praised AFC Gamma's swift execution and professionalism. The credit facility is secured by all of Grön's assets. This partnership aims to bolster Grön's multi-state presence and diversify AFC Gamma's portfolio. Grön, founded in 2015, currently operates in several states and across Canada.
AFC Gamma (NASDAQ: AFCG) has announced the expected composition of its Board of Directors and that of Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) following the planned spin-off of its commercial real estate portfolio. The spin-off, due mid-2024, will see SUNS operating as a separate entity with REIT status, trading on Nasdaq. Key Board changes include the resignation of Jodi Hanson Bond and Jim Fagan from AFC Gamma’s Board, who will join SUNS post-spin-off. Alexander Frank will serve on both boards. AFC Gamma’s Board will consist of Leonard Tannenbaum, Thomas Harrison, Alexander Frank, Robert Levy, and Marnie Sudnow. SUNS’ Board will include Leonard Tannenbaum, Brian Sedrish, Alexander Frank, Jodi Hanson Bond, and Jim Fagan.
AFC Gamma, Inc. reported a GAAP net loss of $(0.1) million for the first quarter 2024, with Distributable Earnings of $10.0 million. They paid a dividend of $0.48 per common share for the same period. The company originated $90.4 million in loans, $34.0 million for cannabis operators and $56.4 million for real estate developers. AFC Gamma is optimistic about legislative developments in the cannabis industry. They encourage monitoring their website for updates. AFC Gamma will host a conference call to discuss the financial results.
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