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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) is a Maryland corporation that focuses on directly originating, investing in and managing senior floating rate commercial mortgage loans and other debt and debt-like commercial real estate investments. This news page aggregates the company’s press releases and related coverage so readers can follow how its commercial real estate loan portfolio and capital structure evolve over time.
Granite Point’s news flow frequently includes quarterly financial results, dividend declarations for its common stock and 7.00% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, and detailed business updates. These updates describe loan portfolio activity such as fundings on existing commitments, full and partial loan repayments, resolutions of nonaccrual and risk-rated 5 loans, and changes in real estate owned (REO) assets, including property sales and refinancings.
Investors can also track announcements about Granite Point’s financing arrangements, including extensions of repurchase facilities and its secured credit facility, changes in financing spreads and borrowings, and amendments to key agreements such as its Master Repurchase and Securities Contract Agreement and related guarantees. Earnings releases provide insights into net interest income, provisions for or benefits from credit losses, realized loan portfolio yields, CECL reserves and non-GAAP metrics like Distributable Earnings (Loss).
In addition, Granite Point regularly announces dates and access details for its quarterly earnings conference calls and webcasts, along with references to supplemental investor presentations. By reviewing the news items on this page, followers of GPMT can see how management reports on portfolio repositioning, REO activity, share repurchases and other developments that shape the company’s commercial real estate debt platform.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) reported Q4 2020 GAAP net income of $23.1 million ($0.42/share) and distributable earnings of $18.4 million ($0.33/share). Net interest income fell to $27.4 million from $33.8 million due to a reduced portfolio balance. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.20 and a special dividend of $0.25. Full-year 2020 showed a GAAP net loss of $40.5 million, impacted by restructuring charges and credit loss provisions. Post-quarter, GPMT closed a $349 million refinancing and maintained a strong liquidity position with $235.6 million cash on hand.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) has announced its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place virtually on June 1, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. This virtual meeting aims to enhance accessibility for stockholders. Eligible stockholders can attend and vote using a 16-digit control number provided in the notice of internet availability of proxy materials. The meeting will be accessible via this link, and a replay will be available for one year post-meeting.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) will release its financial results for Q4 and full year 2020 after the market closes on March 4, 2021. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for March 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Participants can join the call by dialing (833) 255-2835 or through the company's website. For those unable to attend, a playback of the call will be available starting March 5, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) announced the tax treatment of its 2020 common stock dividends to assist stockholders with tax reporting. No portion of the 2020 dividends will be classified as excess inclusion income, thus avoiding unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) concerns for certain tax-exempt investors. The 2020 total distribution per share is reported at $0.650, with $0.7403 as ordinary dividends. Stockholders are advised to consult their tax advisors for individual tax consequences.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) announced the completion of its internalization process on December 31, 2020, transitioning to an internally managed REIT. This involved a one-time cash payment of $44.5 million to its former external manager, Pine River Capital Management, and the termination of their management agreement. The internalization is expected to lower overall costs and enhance transparency. CEO Jack Taylor emphasized that this move aligns interests with shareholders and positions the company for growth amidst potential opportunities post-pandemic.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) announced adjustments to the conversion rates for its 5.625% convertible senior notes due 2022 and 6.375% convertible senior notes due 2023. This change is prompted by a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock. As of December 31, 2020, the new conversion rate for the 2022 Notes increases to 51.9943 shares per $1,000 principal, up from 50.7073. For the 2023 Notes, the rate is revised to 50.0894 shares per $1,000 principal, from 48.8496. Notices were delivered to noteholders accordingly.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 and a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share for Q4 2020. Both dividends are payable on January 22, 2021, to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2020. CEO Jack Taylor stated that the dividends reflect the company's commitment to providing stable income while balancing financial flexibility amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and real estate market uncertainty.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (GPMT) reported a net loss of $(24.7) million or $(0.45) per share for Q3 2020, primarily due to $(43.7) million in restructuring charges. However, core earnings stood at $15.0 million or $0.27 per share. The company declared a dividend of $0.20 and concluded the quarter with a cash balance exceeding $353 million. They have $4.1 billion in principal balance and secured a new financing commitment of $300 million. An internalization of management is set for December 31, 2020, enhancing operational efficiency.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) will release its financial results for Q3 2020 on November 9, 2020, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for November 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can join the call by dialing (833) 255-2835 or listening live on the company’s website. Playback will be available from November 10, 2020, through November 17, 2020.
Granite Point specializes in originating, investing in, and managing senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has announced a definitive agreement to internalize its management, transitioning to an internally-managed structure effective December 31, 2020. The Company will make a one-time cash payment of $44.5 million to its external manager, Pine River Capital Management. This change aims to enhance operational transparency, reduce operating expenses to an estimated $30-$35 million in 2021, and potentially attract a broader base of institutional investors. The transition is expected to occur seamlessly, with retained key personnel ensuring continuity in management.