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Stratus Properties Inc. develops, leases, manages and sells residential and commercial real estate in the Austin, Texas area and other select Texas markets. The company’s updates center on its Real Estate Operations and Leasing Operations segments, including mixed-use projects, multifamily developments, commercial leasing activity and property sales.
Recurring Stratus news includes completed asset dispositions such as Kingwood Place and Lantana Place – Retail, project financing and loan amendments, operating and financial results, capital-structure matters, shareholder voting items and governance developments tied to its public-company status.
Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: STRS) announced the appointment of Neville L. Rhone, Jr. as an independent Class II director, effective immediately. Rhone's extensive experience in real estate development and his previous association with Stratus during the Block 21 project are highlighted. William H. Armstrong III, Chairman and CEO, expressed confidence in Rhone's leadership and alignment with Stratus' goals of enhancing diversity on the Board. Rhone will also serve on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, which is actively seeking more independent candidates.
Stratus Properties reported a net loss of $15.1 million ($1.84 per share) in Q3 2020, a significant increase from $3.0 million ($0.36 per share) in Q3 2019, driven by a $9.6 million non-cash tax charge due to COVID-19 impacts. Total revenue fell to $12.8 million from $22.3 million year-over-year, largely due to declines in hotel and entertainment segments. Despite challenges, Stratus is exploring a conversion to a REIT, which may bring tax benefits and regular shareholder distributions, and expects to meet liquidity needs through 2021.
Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ: STRS) will announce its third-quarter 2020 financial results on November 9, 2020, before the market opens. Following the release, a conference call will take place at 11:00 a.m. ET, allowing investors to participate by calling 1-877-418-4843 domestically or 1-412-902-6766 internationally. A replay of the call will be available through November 14, 2020. Stratus operates in real estate including acquisition, development, and management of residential and commercial properties primarily focused in Texas.
Stratus Properties (NASDAQ: STRS) addresses inaccuracies from Oasis Management regarding its strategic direction. CEO William H. Armstrong III emphasizes Stratus' commitment to maximizing shareholder value, particularly through exploring a potential REIT conversion. This conversion could provide significant tax benefits and regular distributions. Stratus highlighted previous successful property sales and refinancing as evidence of its effective strategy. The Board is open to a shareholder vote on any REIT conversion, stating Oasis' opposition stems from self-interest.
Oasis Management Company Ltd., a significant shareholder of Stratus Properties (NASDAQ: STRS) with over 13.5% ownership, expressed concerns over the company's governance and strategic direction in a letter to shareholders. The letter highlighted dissatisfaction with the execution of Stratus' five-year plan, which expired in March 2020, resulting in the sale of only three assets and a mere $1/share special dividend. Oasis claims the proposed REIT conversion deviates from earlier strategies and questioned the effectiveness of the current Board, advocating for a governance overhaul to enhance shareholder value.