America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. Announces New Unit Repurchase Program

Rhea-AI Summary

America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) has authorized a new buyback program for up to 254,794 Beneficial Unit Certificates (BUCs). The repurchase aims to cover Restricted Unit Awards (RUAs) under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan for employees and Board members. The buyback will occur at the Partnership's discretion in the open market, subject to conditions. This initiative is effective immediately and will remain active until further notice.

Positive

• Authorization of buyback program for up to 254,794 BUCs enhances shareholder value.
• Repurchase aims to support employee compensation through RUAs, potentially boosting employee morale and retention.

Negative

• The buyback program may divert capital from other investment opportunities.

OMAHA, Neb., May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the “Partnership”), announced today that the Board of Managers (the “Board”) of Greystone AF Manager LLC, which is the general partner of the Partnership’s general partner, has authorized a new program for the repurchase of up to 254,794 of the Partnership’s outstanding Beneficial Unit Certificates representing assigned limited partnership interests (“BUCs”).

Among other purposes of the program, repurchases are intended to cover awards of Restricted Unit Awards (“RUAs”) under the Partnership’s 2015 Equity Incentive Plan to employees of the Partnership, or affiliates of the Partnership, or Board members. Under the terms of the repurchase program, BUCs may be repurchased from time to time at the Partnership’s discretion on the open market, through block trades, or otherwise, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other considerations. The authorization is effective immediately, and the program will continue until otherwise modified or terminated by the Board in its sole discretion and without notice. The repurchase program does not obligate the Partnership to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of BUCs and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

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 report 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: risks involving current maturities of financing arrangements and our ability to renew or refinance such maturities, fluctuations in short-term interest rates, collateral valuations, mortgage revenue bond investment valuations and overall economic and credit market conditions; 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.

CONTACT:
Jesse Coury
Chief Financial Officer
402-952-1235

FAQ

What is the purpose of the ATAX buyback program?

The ATAX buyback program aims to repurchase up to 254,794 Beneficial Unit Certificates to cover Restricted Unit Awards for employees and Board members.

When does the ATAX buyback program take effect?

The ATAX buyback program is effective immediately upon announcement.

How will the ATAX buyback program be executed?

The ATAX buyback program will be executed at the Partnership's discretion on the open market, through block trades, or other means, depending on market conditions.

How many BUCs will ATAX repurchase under the program?

ATAX plans to repurchase up to 254,794 of its outstanding Beneficial Unit Certificates.

Can the ATAX buyback program be modified or terminated?

Yes, the buyback program can be modified or terminated at the discretion of the Board without prior notice.