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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (GPMT) is a publicly traded Maryland corporation specializing in the direct origination, investment, and management of senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans and other debt-related commercial real estate investments. The company is known for its long-term, fundamental value-oriented investment strategy, focusing on building a diversified and rigorously underwritten investment portfolio.
Granite Point's core business revolves around providing intermediate-term bridge or transitional financing solutions for various purposes, including acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancing, and property renovations. Typically, the firm targets floating-rate senior commercial real estate loans with terms ranging from three to five years and loan sizes between $25 million and $150 million.
The company's investment approach is meticulous, assessing each loan on a case-by-case basis to ensure it meets stringent credit standards and offers substantial value compared to other market opportunities. This selectivity and focus on individual loan assessment help Granite Point maintain a robust and balanced portfolio.
Recent achievements include strategic partnerships and successful completion of notable financing projects, underscoring Granite Point's commitment to fostering strong market relationships and sustaining growth. The company's financial performance is supported by its selective investment criteria and proactive management strategies, ensuring steady returns for investors.
For stakeholders and potential investors seeking current updates and in-depth information, Granite Point frequently provides news and insights related to its financial health, ongoing projects, and market activities. This transparency helps maintain investor trust and underscores the company's dedication to clear communication and responsible management.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (GPMT) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, highlighting significant progress in resolving nonperforming loans totaling over $340 million in 2024. The company experienced a GAAP net loss of $(42.4) million in Q4 and $(221.5) million for the full year.
Key Q4 metrics include a book value per common share of $8.47 and a declared dividend of $0.05 per common share. The company maintains a 98% floating rate loan portfolio with $2.2 billion in total loan commitments. During 2024, GPMT received twelve loan repayments of about $415 million and repurchased 2.4 million common shares at an average price of $3.16.
Post quarter-end activities include taking an office property in Miami Beach as REO with an expected net carrying value of approximately $71.0 million and resolving a Boston office property loan through a property sale.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has released its 2024 dividend tax information for common and preferred stock. For common stock, the total distribution per share for 2024 is $0.450000, consisting of quarterly payments: $0.200000 (January), $0.150000 (April), $0.050000 (July), and $0.050000 (October). For preferred Series A stock, the total distribution is $1.750000, with quarterly payments of $0.437500.
The January 2025 distributions ($0.050000 for common and $0.437500 for preferred) will be reported on 2025 Form 1099s. No portion of the 2024 dividend distributions consists of excess inclusion income, qualified dividends, capital gain distributions, or Section 199A dividends. All distributions are classified as nondividend distributions for tax purposes.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has announced it will release its financial results for Q4 and full year 2024 after market close on February 13, 2025. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on February 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can participate in the teleconference by calling (877) 407-8031 (domestic) or (201) 689-8031 (international). The call will also be available via webcast on the company's website at www.gpmtreit.com. A playback option will be accessible from February 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET through February 28, 2025, via phone and the company's website.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) announced the passing of W. Reid Sanders, who served as a member of its Board of Directors since the company's inception in 2017. Stephen Kasnet, Chairman of the Granite Point Board of Directors, and Jack Taylor, CEO, both expressed their condolences and praised Sanders' contributions to the company. They highlighted his experience, wisdom, dedication, and business acumen, noting his significant impact on Granite Point since its founding.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has announced the appointment of two new independent directors to its Board: Patrick Halter and Lazar Nikolic, effective immediately. Halter will serve on the Compensation Committee, while Nikolic will join the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
With these additions, GPMT's Board now consists of eight directors, with seven being independent. Board Chairman Stephen Kasnet highlighted Halter's experience in commercial real estate investment management and Nikolic's investment background in real estate asset classes, noting their potential contributions as the company navigates current market conditions and pursues growth opportunities.
Notably, Nikolic joins as a significant shareholder of the company, expressing confidence in the business's value and future opportunities. The appointments reflect GPMT's commitment to regular Board enhancement and refreshment to advance shareholder interests.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) announced a planned leadership transition where Ethan Lebowitz will succeed Steven Plust as Chief Operating Officer by May 1, 2025. Lebowitz will serve as Deputy COO until the transition becomes effective.
Plust will continue with the company as Senior Managing Director full-time until his retirement, which will be no later than December 31, 2027. In this role, he will remain active on various management committees, including the Company's Investment Committee.
The transition represents an internal promotion, with Lebowitz having been with Granite Point since its inception. The company emphasizes this appointment reflects their ability to develop leadership talent internally and maintain operational continuity.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share and $0.4375 per Series A Preferred Stock share for Q4 2024, both payable on January 15, 2025. The company has resolved $146 million in nonaccrual loans and has an additional $135 million in the closing process.
During Q4, GPMT repurchased 1.2 million common shares at an average price of $3.45, totaling $4.0 million. The company resolved three nonaccrual loans: a $20.1 million Denver office property loan with a $(12.2) million write-off, a $93.7 million New York mixed-use property loan with a $(47.2) million write-off, and a $32.9 million Fort Lee office property loan with a $(16.7) million write-off. The company has funded $10.0 million in existing loan commitments and received $124.3 million in full principal repayments, maintaining $91.7 million in unrestricted cash.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) reported a GAAP Net Loss of $(34.6) million, or $(0.69) per basic share, for Q3 2024, including a $(27.9) million provision for credit losses. The company's Distributable Loss was $(38.0) million, with book value per share at $9.25. The quarter saw $284.7 million in loan repayments and resolutions, with multiple nonaccrual loan resolutions. The company maintains a 97% floating rate loan portfolio with $2.5 billion in total loan commitments. Post-quarter, GPMT resolved a $32.9 million nonaccrual loan and expects to resolve five additional nonaccrual loans totaling over $250 million.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results after market close on November 6, 2024. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on November 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Investors can participate via phone or listen through the company's website. A playback option will be available from November 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET through November 21 at 12:00 a.m. ET.
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) has announced its third quarter 2024 dividends and provided a business update. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock and $0.4375 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, both payable on October 15, 2024. GPMT reported progress in resolving nonaccrual loans, with three such loans totaling over $120 million in principal balance addressed during the quarter.
The company also repurchased 0.7 million common shares at an average price of $2.73 per share, totaling approximately $2 million. GPMT's Board has increased the share buyback authorization by an additional 3 million common shares. As of September 20th, the company held about $110 million in unrestricted cash and $54 million in unlevered REO assets.
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