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Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) generates a steady flow of company-specific news tied to its role as a real estate finance company focused on commercial real estate credit. This news page aggregates press releases and third-party coverage related to BXMT’s lending activity, earnings, dividends and corporate governance, giving readers a single place to review recent developments affecting the stock.
BXMT regularly announces quarterly and annual financial results, often accompanied by detailed presentations and earnings conference calls. These updates, which are also furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K, highlight net income, distributable earnings measures and dividends per share, and are central to understanding how the company’s portfolio of senior loans and other debt investments is performing.
Investors can also follow dividend declarations on BXMT’s news stream, where the company discloses board-approved dividends on its Class A common stock. These items are important for income-focused shareholders, given the company’s stated objective of generating attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through dividends from current income.
In addition, BXMT news includes corporate and governance updates, such as changes in executive leadership and board composition. Recent announcements have covered the appointment of new directors and adjustments to senior management roles, which are also described in related SEC filings.
Because Blackstone Mortgage Trust is externally managed by a subsidiary of Blackstone, some news items also reference broader Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies activity that involves BXMT. By reviewing this page regularly, readers can monitor how earnings releases, dividend decisions, leadership changes and other events may relate to the company’s commercial real estate credit strategy and NYSE-listed shares.
OYO, a global travel technology company, has agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for OYO to strengthen its international presence, particularly in the United States. G6 Hospitality's franchise network generates $1.7 billion in gross room revenues, providing a strong fee base and cash flow.
OYO plans to leverage its technology suite, global distribution network, and marketing expertise to further strengthen the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Under Blackstone's ownership, G6 Hospitality transformed into a leading asset-light lodging company with a franchise network of ~1500 hotels across the US and Canada.
Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) has agreed to acquire 11 apartment properties from Blackstone Real Estate strategies for approximately $964 million. The portfolio consists of 3,572 apartment units located in Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Denver. These properties, averaging eight years old, align with Equity Residential's expansion strategy in high-growth markets.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to customary conditions. Equity Residential aims to leverage its operating platform to unlock additional value from these properties. The company reaffirmed its earnings guidance provided in the Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release.
This acquisition marks a significant step towards Equity Residential's goal of increasing its net operating income from these expansion markets. The deal also highlights the strong institutional demand for high-quality rental housing assets in attractive markets.
Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group have extended their all-cash tender offer for Terrafina (BMV:TERRA 13) until August 2, 2024. The offer of Ps.40.50 per certificate for up to 100% of outstanding certificates represents a 27% premium over the December 4, 2023 price and a 10% premium to the June 7, 2024 closing price. The offer requires acceptance by holders of at least 50% plus one of outstanding certificates.
Key points:
- Offer extended to August 2, 2024, at 14:00 Mexico City time
- Expected settlement date: August 9, 2024
- COFECE has unconditionally approved the tender offer
- No financing condition or additional approvals required
Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group have extended their all-cash tender offer for Terrafina (BMV:TERRA 13) until July 31, 2024. The offer of Ps.40.50 per certificate represents a 27% premium over the unaffected price on December 4, 2023, and a 10% premium to the closing price on June 7, 2024. The offer requires acceptance by holders of at least 50% plus one of outstanding certificates. COFECE has unconditionally approved the tender offer, which is not subject to financing conditions or additional approvals. The settlement date is expected to be August 7, 2024, unless extended. Blackstone Real Estate, with a track record of over 50 successful public company transactions, aims to provide immediate value to Terrafina's shareholders while avoiding potential tax consequences associated with competing exchange offers.
Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group have extended their all-cash tender offer for Terrafina (BMV:TERRA 13) until July 29, 2024. The offer of Ps.40.50 per certificate represents a 27% premium over the unaffected price on December 4, 2023, and a 10% premium to the closing price on June 7, 2024. The offer requires acceptance by holders of at least 50% plus one of outstanding certificates. COFECE has unconditionally approved the tender offer, which is not subject to financing conditions or additional approvals. The expected settlement date is August 5, 2024, unless extended.
Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group have extended their all-cash tender offer for Terrafina (BMV:TERRA 13) until July 25, 2024. The offer of Ps.40.50 per certificate for up to 100% of outstanding certificates represents a 27% premium over the unaffected price on December 4, 2023, and a 10% premium to the closing price on June 7, 2024.
The offer requires acceptance by holders of at least 50% plus one of outstanding certificates. The Mexican antitrust authority (COFECE) has unconditionally approved the tender offer, which is not subject to financing conditions or additional approvals. The expected settlement date is August 1, 2024, unless extended.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) reported its Q2 2024 results, revealing a net loss of $61 million. Key financial metrics include:
- EPS: ($0.35)
- Distributable EPS: $0.49
- Distributable EPS prior to charge-offs: $0.56
- Dividends paid per basic share: $0.62
BXMT declared a Q3 2024 dividend of $0.47 per share, payable on October 15, 2024. The Board also authorized a $150 million share repurchase program. CEO Katie Keenan emphasized the company's strong liquidity, accelerating repayments, and emerging investment pipeline, positioning BXMT for accretive capital deployment in the current environment.
Blackstone Real Estate Partners X has finalized the privatization of Apartment Income REIT Corp. (AIRC) in a transaction valued at approximately $10 billion, including debt assumption. Shareholders of AIRC received $39.12 per share in cash. Financial advisors for Blackstone included BofA Securities, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, SG Americas Securities, and Wells Fargo, with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as legal counsel. Citigroup Global Markets advised AIRC, with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP serving as legal counsel. The transaction was first announced on April 8, 2024.
Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group have increased their all-cash tender offer for Terrafina's real estate trust certificates to Ps.40.50 per certificate, up by Ps.1.00. This offer represents a 27% premium over the December 4, 2023 closing price and more than 10% over the June 7, 2024 price. The tender offer provides immediate value to shareholders, avoiding potential tax consequences from competing offers. The Mexican antitrust authority, COFECE, has approved the offer, which does not require financing conditions or additional approvals. The offer expires on July 24, 2024, with settlement expected by July 31, 2024, contingent upon acceptance by holders of at least 50% plus one of the outstanding certificates.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE: BXMT) will release its second quarter 2024 earnings report on July 24, 2024, pre-market. The company will file its Form 10-Q and host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can register for the webcast through a provided link. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website approximately two hours after the event.