Arbor Realty SR, Inc. Closes Offering of $95 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

On March 17, 2023, Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE: ABR) announced the closing of a $95 million private placement of 7.75% senior unsecured notes due March 30, 2026. The notes will be guaranteed on a senior basis by Arbor. The net proceeds will be utilized to redeem $70.75 million of its 8.00% senior unsecured notes due April 2023, with any remaining funds allocated for general corporate purposes. The placement was facilitated by Piper Sandler & Co. These notes are being offered under exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

Positive

• Successful closing of $95 million in senior unsecured notes adds to capital structure.
• Proceeds will reduce interest obligations by redeeming higher-rate 8.00% notes.

Negative

• The issuance of new debt could increase leverage and financial risk.
• Future economic conditions may impact ability to source new investments.

UNIONDALE, N.Y., March 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Parent” or “Arbor”) (NYSE: ABR) announced today that its subsidiary, Arbor Realty SR, Inc. (the “Company”), has closed the private placement of $95 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% senior unsecured notes due March 30, 2026 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by the Parent.

The Company expects to use the net proceeds of this offering to redeem the Parent’s outstanding $70.75 million aggregate principal amount of 8.00% senior unsecured notes due April 2023 and use any remaining proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes.

Piper Sandler & Co. acted as placement agent for this offering.

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are being offered and sold in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The Notes may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ABR) is a nationwide real estate investment trust and direct lender, providing loan origination and servicing for multifamily, single-family rental (SFR) portfolios, and other diverse commercial real estate assets. Headquartered in New York, Arbor manages a multibillion-dollar servicing portfolio, specializing in government-sponsored enterprise products. Arbor is a leading Fannie Mae DUS® lender and Freddie Mac Optigo® Seller/Servicer, and an approved FHA Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) lender. Arbor’s product platform also includes bridge, CMBS, mezzanine, and preferred equity loans. Rated by Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, Arbor is committed to building on its reputation for service, quality and customized solutions with an unparalleled dedication to providing our clients excellence over the entire life of a loan.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Arbor can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Arbor’s expectations include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions generally, and the real estate markets specifically, in particular, due to the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued ability to source new investments, changes in interest rates and/or credit spreads, and other risks detailed in Arbor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and its other reports filed with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Arbor expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Arbor’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Contact: Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. Paul Elenio, Chief Financial Officer 516-506-4422 pelenio@arbor.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of Arbor Realty Trust's recent $95 million note offering?

The offering aims to redeem existing higher-rate debt and for general corporate purposes.

When are the new senior unsecured notes from Arbor Realty Trust due?

The new senior unsecured notes are due on March 30, 2026.

What was the interest rate on Arbor Realty Trust's new notes?

The new notes have a fixed interest rate of 7.75%.

How much debt is Arbor Realty Trust redeeming with the new notes?

Arbor Realty Trust is redeeming $70.75 million of its 8.00% senior unsecured notes.

Who acted as the placement agent for Arbor Realty Trust's note offering?

Piper Sandler & Co. acted as the placement agent for the offering.