Welcome to our dedicated page for Safehold news (Ticker: SAFE), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Safehold stock.
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on modern ground leases, separating land ownership from building operations for commercial properties. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings updates, financing developments and transaction activity related to Safehold’s ground lease platform.
Readers can find earnings releases and presentations where Safehold reports quarterly results, discusses portfolio performance and provides details on revenue, net income and ground lease originations. The company also uses news releases to share information about its estimates of unrealized capital appreciation (UCA) in its owned residual portfolio and to explain the valuation methodology behind Combined Property Value.
Safehold’s news flow frequently highlights ground lease transactions, including new originations and forward commitments. Recent announcements have focused on ground leases supporting Low-Income Tax Credit affordable housing developments in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles, reflecting the company’s dedicated Affordable Housing team and platform.
Investors can also follow capital markets and balance sheet updates, such as unsecured term loan agreements, amendments to revolving credit facilities, and commentary on credit ratings from major rating agencies. These items provide insight into Safehold’s long-term, laddered balance sheet and its approach to liquidity and debt structure.
Governance and leadership developments appear here as well, including the appointment of senior executives and related inducement equity awards under stock exchange rules. For anyone tracking SAFE stock, this page offers a centralized view of Safehold’s operational, financial and strategic announcements over time.
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) announced the successful sale of 108,571 Caret Units and secured a binding commitment for an additional 28,571 Units, totaling $24.0 million. This transaction represents 1.37% of the authorized units, valuing the total at $1.75 billion. The purchasers include prominent investors such as Ribbit Capital and Kevin Durant's family office. Safehold retains approximately 84% ownership of the Caret Units and aims for a public market listing within two years. The estimated Unrealized Capital Appreciation stands at $8.1 billion as of December 31, 2021.
iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 financial results on February 24, 2022, before market opening. An earnings conference call will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET, accessible via iStar's website. The call will provide insights into the company's operations and financial performance. iStar focuses on modernizing the ground lease sector to unlock value in $7 trillion of institutional commercial real estate, with over $40 billion in transactions completed over two decades. More details can be found on their website.
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) will announce its financial results for Q4 and FY 2021 on February 15, 2022, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET to review its performance and operations. This can be accessed via its website. Safehold, a leader in modern ground leases, aims to optimize real estate ownership by offering innovative solutions for property owners, enabling them to maximize returns while minimizing risks. The firm operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar.
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) has successfully closed its third ground lease in the Phoenix MSA for $54 million, facilitating the acquisition of Rise on Apache, a Class A student housing property located near Arizona State University. This transaction, completed in December 2021, is Safehold's second student housing ground lease in Tempe, AZ. Rise on Apache is a 15-story building featuring 384 units and 833 beds, with high-end amenities. Tim Doherty, Head of Investments, expressed excitement over the partnership with Invesco as a new customer.
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) has successfully closed a ground lease to finance the $128.4 million Prima development, a multifamily project in Downtown Nashville. This marks the fourth ground lease in the Nashville MSA. The 16-story building will include 278 apartments and 28,000 square feet of commercial space, featuring modern amenities such as a pool and fitness center. Safehold aims to enhance real estate ownership by providing more efficient capital access to developers while continuing to deliver safe, growing income to its shareholders.
On February 7, 2022, Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) announced the promotion of Brett Asnas to Chief Financial Officer for both Safehold and its largest shareholder, iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR). With over 12 years at iStar, Asnas brings expertise in corporate finance, strategy, and capital markets. CEO Jay Sugarman praised Asnas' leadership in achieving key financial goals, highlighting the importance of his role during this pivotal time for the company. Safehold aims to innovate in the ground lease industry while delivering income and capital appreciation to shareholders.
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) announced the promotion of Theresa Ulyatt to Chief People Officer at iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR), its founder and largest shareholder. Ulyatt, who has been with iStar since 2018, will spearhead talent acquisition, management, and employee engagement. President and Chief Investment Officer Marcos Alvarado emphasized her role in fostering a winning culture, highlighting the company's commitment to employee development. The company aims to provide safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders.
iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) has promoted Theresa Ulyatt to Chief People Officer as part of its commitment to enhance talent management and employee engagement. Ulyatt, who joined the company in 2018, will oversee all human resources functions and continue fostering a winning corporate culture. President Marcos Alvarado emphasized the importance of Ulyatt's leadership in nurturing employee success, while Ulyatt expressed her dedication to developing top talent. iStar focuses on revolutionizing the ground lease sector and has completed over $40 billion in transactions in the past two decades.
iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) has promoted Brett Asnas to Chief Financial Officer for both iStar and Safehold (NYSE: SAFE). Asnas, with over 12 years at iStar, previously served as Executive Vice President and Head of Capital Markets. His extensive background includes oversight of corporate finance, strategy, and capital markets activities. iStar aims to revolutionize the ground lease sector, leveraging modern leasing and financing practices. With over $40 billion in transactions over two decades, the company focuses on creating value for real estate owners.
iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) has signed a definitive agreement to sell a portfolio of net lease assets for $3.07 billion. This portfolio includes 18.3 million square feet of office, entertainment, and industrial properties. The buyer is an affiliate of Carlyle's Global Credit platform, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2022.
The sale will yield a net positive impact of approximately $525 million to net income and $1.1 billion in cash proceeds after debt repayment. The company anticipates recording $40 million in expenses and $565 million in gains in the respective quarters.