Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE: ARI) declared a dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on July 15, 2020 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2020. CEO Stuart Rothstein stated that the dividend reflects the expected operating earnings from the loan portfolio amid the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company primarily focuses on commercial mortgage loans and is externally managed by ACREFI Management, a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, which manages approximately $315.5 billion in assets as of March 31, 2020.

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• Declared a dividend of $0.35 per share, indicating income for shareholders.
• The dividend reflects confidence in the earnings power of the loan portfolio.

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• Uncertainties regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future financial performance.

NEW YORK, June 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.35 per share of common stock, which is payable on July 15, 2020 to common stockholders of record on June 30, 2020. 

Commenting on the dividend, Stuart Rothstein, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, said: “Consistent with prior quarters, ARI’s Board of Directors considers multiple factors when setting the dividend, including, most notably, the level of Operating Earnings the loan portfolio is expected to produce. We believe ARI’s second quarter dividend appropriately reflects the earnings power of the Company’s loan portfolio as we continue to navigate the impacts on the global economy from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

About Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: ARI) is a real estate investment trust that primarily originates, acquires, invests in and manages performing commercial first mortgage loans, subordinate financings and other commercial real estate-related debt investments.  The Company is externally managed and advised by ACREFI Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc., a leading global alternative investment manager with approximately $315.5 billion of assets under management at March 31, 2020.  

Additional information can be found on the Company's website at www.apolloreit.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of the Company's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. When used in this release, the words believe, expect, anticipate, estimate, plan, continue, intend, should, may or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, may be forward-looking: macro- and micro-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic; actions taken by governmental authorities to contain the COVID-19 pandemic or treat its impact; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources; market trends in the Company’s industry, interest rates, real estate values, the debt securities markets or the general economy; the timing and amounts of expected future fundings of unfunded commitments;  the return on equity; the yield on investments; the ability to borrow to finance assets; the Company’s ability to deploy the proceeds of its capital raises or acquire its target assets; and risks associated with investing in real estate assets, including changes in business conditions and the general economy. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements, and other risks, uncertainties and factors are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

CONTACT:
Hilary Ginsberg
Investor Relations
(212) 822-0767

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for ARI shareholders?

The dividend amount is $0.35 per share.

When is the ARI dividend payable?

The dividend is payable on July 15, 2020.

What is the record date for the ARI dividend?

The record date is June 30, 2020.

How does ARI's dividend reflect its financial performance?

The dividend reflects the expected operating earnings from the company's loan portfolio.

What factors does ARI consider when declaring dividends?

ARI considers the level of operating earnings from its loan portfolio when declaring dividends.