Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces Launch of Public Offering of Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust (NYSE: GPMT) has launched a public offering of its Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, priced at $25.00 per share. The offering's net proceeds will be used mainly for repaying senior secured loans and potential asset acquisitions. GPMT plans to list the preferred stock on the NYSE under the ticker symbol 'GPMT PrA,' with trading expected to begin within 30 days of issuance. Raymond James & Associates is the sole book-running manager for the offering.

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• Proceeds intended for debt repayment may strengthen financial position.
• Potential acquisition of target assets could drive future growth.

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• Issuance of new shares may lead to shareholder dilution.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) (“GPMT,” “Granite Point” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of an underwritten public offering of shares of its Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) with a $25.00 per share liquidation preference. Granite Point intends to file an application to list the Series A Preferred Stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GPMT PrA” and, if approved, expects trading to commence within 30 days after the initial issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, without limitation, the partial repayment of its 8.00% senior secured term loan facilities of certain of its subsidiaries due 2025, including any accrued interest and early repayment fees related thereto, and/or the origination or acquisition of its target assets. The amount and timing of any use of proceeds will be in the Company’s sole discretion.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering.

The Series A Preferred Stock will be offered pursuant to the Company’s automatic shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2021 (Commission File No. 333-258719). The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, copies of which, when available, may be obtained by contacting Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Attention: Syndicate, 880 Carillon Parkway St. Petersburg, FL 33716, by telephone at (800) 248-8863, or by email at prospectus@raymondjames.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, these or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of the Company’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. is a Maryland corporation focused on directly originating, investing in and managing senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans and other debt and debt-like commercial real estate investments. Granite Point is headquartered in New York, NY.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may include statements and information that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and we intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions therein and are included in this statement for purposes of invoking these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, targets, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions and future performance. The forward-looking statements made in this release include, but may not be limited to, expectations regarding the closing of and use of proceeds from the offering.

Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from our beliefs, expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “target,” “believe,” “outlook,” “potential,” “continue,” “intend,” “seek,” “plan,” “goals,” “future,” “likely,” “may” and similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and any subsequent Form 10-Q and Form 8-K filings made with the SEC, under the caption “Risk Factors.” These risks may also be further heightened by the continued and evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Additional Information

Securityholders of Granite Point and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., 3 Bryant Park, 24^th floor, New York, NY 10036, telephone (212) 364-5500.

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Investors: Marcin Urbaszek, Chief Financial Officer, Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., (212) 364-5500, investors@gpmtreit.com.

Source: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Granite Point Mortgage Trust's public offering?

The purpose is to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying senior loans and acquiring target assets.

When will the Series A Preferred Stock start trading?

The Series A Preferred Stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE under 'GPMT PrA' within 30 days after issuance.

Who is managing the public offering for Granite Point Mortgage Trust?

Raymond James & Associates is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

What is the liquidation preference for GPMT's Series A Preferred Stock?

The liquidation preference for the Series A Preferred Stock is $25.00 per share.