Colony Capital Announces Completion of Colony Credit Real Estate Internalization

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Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) announced the completion of an internalization transaction with its subsidiary, Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc. (NYSE: CLNC), effective April 30, 2021, making CLNC an internally-managed commercial real estate credit REIT. Colony Capital received $102.3 million in proceeds, to be redeployed into high-quality digital assets. The transition includes transferring 44 employees to CLNC and a five-month transition services agreement to ensure a smooth process. This strategic move aims to unlock value for CLNC shareholders.

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• Received $102.3 million in proceeds to reinvest in digital assets.
• CLNC becomes an internally-managed REIT, potentially increasing operational efficiency.

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Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) (“Colony Capital” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary, CLNC Manager, LLC, completed the previously announced internalization transaction with Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc. (NYSE: CLNC) (“CLNC”). Consequently, as of April 30, 2021, CLNC is now an internally-managed commercial real estate credit REIT and its management contract with the Company has been terminated. In connection with the closing:

• Colony Capital received proceeds of $102.3 million, which are available to be redeployed into high-quality digital assets, in accordance with the Company’s strategic plan.
• The Company transferred 44 employees to CLNC and finalized a five-month transition services agreement which will allow for a seamless transition of all critical functions.

“We are pleased to complete this transaction,” said Jacky Wu, CFO of Colony Capital. “We believe it is a significant step toward unlocking value for CLNC shareholders as the team led by Mike Mazzei continues to execute their business plan.”

Additional details regarding the internalization and related matters will be contained in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2021.

About Colony Capital

Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) is a leading global investment firm with a heritage of identifying and capitalizing on key secular trends in real estate. The Company manages a $52 billion portfolio of real assets on behalf of its shareholders and limited partners, including $30 billion in digital real estate investments through Digital Colony, its digital infrastructure platform. Colony Capital, structured as a REIT, is headquartered in Boca Raton with key offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London, and has over 300 employees across 13 locations in 8 countries. For more information on Colony Capital, visit www.clny.com.

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The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Colony Capital is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, nor to conform prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and Colony Capital does not intend to do so.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Colony Capital's internalization transaction with CLNC?

The internalization transaction aims to make Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc. (CLNC) an internally-managed REIT, potentially increasing operational efficiency and value for shareholders.

How much did Colony Capital receive from the CLNC transaction?

Colony Capital received $102.3 million from the internalization transaction with Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc. (CLNC).

What changes occurred at CLNC after the internalization by Colony Capital?

Post-internalization, CLNC is now managed internally, transferring 44 employees from Colony Capital to ensure continuity and efficiency.

What is Colony Capital's strategy following the completion of the CLNC transaction?

Colony Capital plans to redeploy the $102.3 million proceeds into high-quality digital assets as part of its strategic plan.

When did the internalization transaction with CLNC take effect?

The internalization transaction with Colony Credit Real Estate, Inc. (CLNC) took effect on April 30, 2021.