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Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) is a U.S.-focused real estate investment trust that concentrates on commercial real estate debt secured by properties across the country. The FBRT news feed highlights company announcements related to its lending activities, capital markets transactions, quarterly earnings and dividend declarations, giving readers direct access to the company’s own updates.
Recent press releases show FBRT reporting quarterly results, describing the performance of its core commercial mortgage loan portfolio, conduit lending business and agency segment, and outlining metrics such as loan originations, repayments, real estate owned positions and liquidity. The company also issues news when its board declares quarterly cash dividends on common stock, its 7.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and its convertible Series H Preferred Stock.
News items further cover significant corporate and financing events. Examples include the closing and pricing of commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation transactions, the issuance of unsecured senior notes by its operating partnership, and the completion of the acquisition of NewPoint Holdings JV LLC, a commercial real estate finance company that adds agency lending capabilities and multifamily lending scale to FBRT’s platform. These releases often explain how such transactions relate to the company’s broader commercial real estate debt strategy.
The FBRT news page also features notices about scheduled earnings releases and conference calls, including dial-in and webcast details and references to supplemental earnings presentations. Investors and analysts who follow FBRT’s common stock (FBRT) and preferred stock (FBRT PRE) can use this news stream to track the company’s financial reporting schedule, portfolio developments, securitization activity and capital allocation decisions over time.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) announced the closing of its largest Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), the $1.2 billion FL8 CRE CLO. This marks FBRT's eighth CLO since June 2017, featuring a two-year reinvestment period and an initial 80% advance rate, with a weighted average interest rate of SOFR+1.72%. The successful closing indicates strong demand from investors, reinforcing FBRT's position in the CRE market.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) announced it will release its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on February 23, 2022. A conference call will be hosted on February 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. As of September 30, 2021, FBRT reported over $3 billion in assets and is externally managed by Benefit Street Partners, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton. Investors can find more details on the company’s website and are encouraged to pre-register for the call to ensure participation.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) reported record commitments of $1.6 billion in Q4 2021, contributing to annual originations of approximately $3.2 billion across 95 loans. Michael Comparato highlighted confidence in a strong lending strategy and a robust pipeline for 2022. Key Q4 metrics include $1.5 billion funded, a 93% focus on multifamily loans, and a $0.355 cash dividend, yielding 9.5%. The merger with Capstead Mortgage Corporation on October 19, 2021, has resulted in over $1.8 billion in equity.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) has successfully closed its largest Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), worth $900 million. The FL7 CRE CLO features an 80.25% initial advance rate and a weighted average interest rate of L+1.64%. Since June 2017, this marks FBRT's seventh CLO, signaling solid demand from investors. CEO Richard Byrne emphasizes the importance of capital market access in transitioning the Capstead portfolio to a commercial loan strategy. The initiative enhances funding diversification for the company.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT) announced its fourth quarter 2021 common dividend of $0.355 per share, which includes a $0.07 interim dividend paid on October 18, 2021, and a $0.285 dividend declared on December 17, 2021, to be paid on January 10, 2022. Additionally, a dividend of $0.46875 per share was declared for its Series E Preferred Stock, payable on January 18, 2022. The company's dividend reinvestment plan has been reinstated for upcoming payments.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) reported third quarter 2021 financial results with a GAAP net income of $38.5 million or $0.67 per diluted share, yielding a 14.5% return on equity. The distributable earnings reached $40.0 million or $0.69 per diluted share, indicating a 15.0% annualized ROE. Following the merger with Capstead Mortgage Corporation, total equity surpassed $1.8 billion. The core portfolio saw growth of $138 million, totaling $3.3 billion, and a cash dividend of $0.355 was declared.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE: FBRT) is set to release its third quarter 2021 results on November 10, 2021, after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on November 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. With over $3 billion in assets as of September 30, 2021, FBRT focuses on managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt across the U.S. Participants can register for the call on the company’s website.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) has successfully completed its merger with Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO), following the Merger Agreement dated July 25, 2021. As of October 19, 2021, Capstead's shares have been converted into FBRT common stock and cash. Former Capstead directors have joined FBRT's Board, enhancing governance. The combined entity aims to leverage its position as a leading commercial mortgage REIT with a compelling $100 million share repurchase program to support stock value. The transaction positions FBRT for long-term growth in the real estate debt market.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) and Capstead Mortgage Corporation (CMO) completed their merger as of October 18, 2021. Under the terms of the merger, CMO shareholders received 0.3288 shares of FBRT and cash totaling $0.94 per share. CMO ceased trading on NYSE following the merger, with FBRT now being the publicly traded entity. The combined company aims to leverage its scale for long-term growth and returns, with a $100 million share repurchase program set to begin shortly. Additionally, three former CMO directors joined FBRT's Board.