America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. Announces 50 Percent Increase to Quarterly Distribution

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On March 17, 2021, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.09 per Beneficial Unit Certificate (BUC), a 50% increase from the previous quarter's $0.06 per BUC. The distribution is payable on April 30, 2021, for BUC holders recorded by March 31, 2021. This decision reflects Greystone Manager's confidence in the Partnership’s strategy and performance, driven by improving economic conditions post-COVID-19.

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• 50% increase in quarterly distribution from $0.06 to $0.09 per BUC.
• Positive economic outlook with the wider availability of COVID-19 vaccines.

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OMAHA, Neb., March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 17, 2021, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the “Partnership” or “ATAX”) announced that the Board of Managers of Greystone AF Manager LLC (“Greystone Manager”) declared a quarterly cash distribution to the Partnership’s Beneficial Unit Certificate (“BUC”) holders of $0.09 per BUC. The distribution, payable on April 30, 2021 to BUC holders of record as of the close of trading on March 31, 2021, marks a 50 percent increase from the previous quarterly distribution of $0.06 per BUC, which was declared in the fourth quarter of 2020. The BUCs will trade ex-distribution as of March 29, 2021. Greystone Manager is the general partner of America First Capital Associates Limited Partnership Two, the Partnership’s general partner.

Distributions to the Partnership’s BUC holders are determined by Greystone Manager based on a disciplined evaluation of the Partnership’s current and anticipated operating results, financial condition and other factors it deems relevant. Greystone Manager continually evaluates the factors that go into BUC holder distribution decisions, consistent with the long-term best interests of the BUC holders and the Partnership.

“The Board’s approval of a 50 percent increase to the quarterly distribution demonstrates its confidence in our strategy and ability to execute,” said Kenneth C. Rogozinski, Chief Executive Officer of ATAX. “We have been pleased with the performance of the Partnership’s core multifamily mortgage revenue bond portfolio during the past year and believe that this is the appropriate time to take action to increase the BUC holder distribution based on the wider availability of COVID-19 vaccines and the resulting positive impact we expect that to have on our nation’s economy and, by extension, the Partnership’s investment portfolio.”

About America First Multifamily Investors, L.P.

America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. was formed on April 2, 1998 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the primary purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise dealing with a portfolio of mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing for affordable multifamily, student housing and commercial properties. The Partnership is pursuing a business strategy of acquiring additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments on a leveraged basis. The Partnership expects and believes the interest earned on these mortgage revenue bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes.  The Partnership seeks to achieve its investment growth strategy by investing in additional mortgage revenue bonds and other investments as permitted by the Partnership’s Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, dated September 15, 2015, taking advantage of attractive financing structures available in the securities market, and entering into interest rate risk management instruments.  America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. press releases are available at www.ataxfund.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this press release are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by use of statements that include, but are not limited to, phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “future,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” or other similar words or phrases.  Similarly, statements that describe objectives, plans, or goals also are forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of the Partnership.  The Partnership cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, implied, or projected by such forward-looking statements.  Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions, including the current and future impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on business operations, employment, and government-mandated mitigation measures; current maturities of the Partnership’s financing arrangements and the Partnership’s ability to renew or refinance such financing arrangements; defaults on the mortgage loans securing the Partnership’s mortgage revenue bonds; the competitive environment in which the Partnership operates; risks associated with investing in multifamily and student residential properties and commercial properties; changes in interest rates; the Partnership’s ability to use borrowings or obtain capital to finance its assets; recapture of previously issued Low Income Housing Tax Credits in accordance with Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code; geographic concentration within the mortgage revenue bond portfolio held by the Partnership; appropriations risk related to the funding of federal housing programs; changes in the Internal Revenue Code and other government regulations affecting the Partnership’s business; and the other risks detailed in the Partnership’s SEC filings (including but not limited to, the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K).  Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.

If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or if any of the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements proves to be incorrect, the developments and future events concerning the Partnership set forth in this press release may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this document.  We anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause our expectations and beliefs to change.  The Partnership assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless obligated to do so under the federal securities laws.

MEDIA CONTACT:        

Karen Marotta
Greystone
212-896-9149
Karen.Marotta@greyco.com

INVESTOR CONTACT:  

Andy Grier
Senior Vice President
402-952-1235

FAQ

What is the new quarterly distribution for ATAX?

The new quarterly distribution for America First Multifamily Investors (ATAX) is $0.09 per BUC.

When will the ATAX distribution be payable?

The distribution will be payable on April 30, 2021, to BUC holders of record as of the close of trading on March 31, 2021.

What was the previous distribution amount for ATAX?

The previous distribution amount for ATAX was $0.06 per BUC.

What factors influenced the increase in ATAX's distribution?

The increase was influenced by the Partnership's strong performance and the expected positive economic impact from the wider availability of COVID-19 vaccines.