New York Mortgage Trust Announces Redemption of 7.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

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New York Mortgage Trust (Nasdaq: NYMT) announced the redemption of 3,156,087 shares of its 7.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, effective December 18, 2021. The shares will be redeemed at $25.00 each, plus accrued dividends from October 15, 2021, to the redemption date. Payments will be made on December 20, 2021, via the Redemption Agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Post-redemption, the Series B Preferred Stock will cease to exist, and rights associated with the shares will terminate, except for the right to receive the redemption payment.

Positive

• Redemption of Series B Preferred Stock may strengthen the company's financial position by reducing debt obligations.
• Payment of $25.00 per share provides a favorable exit for preferred shareholders.

Negative

• The redemption may indicate a shift in capital strategy, potentially limiting future investment opportunities.
• Investors in Series B Preferred Stock will lose equity in the company, reducing their influence and potential for future dividends.

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYMT) (the “Company”) announced today that it intends to redeem all 3,156,087 of the outstanding shares of the Company’s 7.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), on December 18, 2021 (the “Redemption Date”). Shares of the Series B Preferred Stock are currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “NYMTP.”

All outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock will be redeemed at a cash redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends (whether or not declared) from October 15, 2021 up to, but not including, the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). Dividends on the shares of Series B Preferred Stock will cease to accrue on the Redemption Date. The Redemption Price will be paid on December 20, 2021, which is the next business day following the Redemption Date. Upon redemption, the shares of Series B Preferred Stock will no longer be deemed outstanding and all rights with respect to the shares of Series B Preferred Stock will cease and terminate, except only the right of the holders thereof to receive the Redemption Price, without interest, from the redemption and payment agent.

All issued and outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock are held in book-entry form through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). The shares of Series B Preferred Stock will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Payment to DTC for the shares of Series B Preferred Stock will be made by American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, which is serving as redemption and payment agent (the “Redemption Agent”). The Redemption Agent’s address is as follows:

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219

This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption under the Company’s Articles Supplementary governing the shares of Series B Preferred Stock.

About New York Mortgage Trust

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. is a Maryland corporation that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes. NYMT is an internally managed REIT in the business of acquiring, investing in, financing and managing primarily mortgage-related and single-family and multi-family residential assets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results may differ from its 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," "believe," "intend," "seek," "plan" 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 the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 under “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected may be described from time to time in reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For Further Information

CONTACT: AT THE COMPANY
Phone: 212-792-0107
Email: InvestorRelations@nymtrust.com

FAQ

What is the redemption date for NYMT's Series B Preferred Stock?

The redemption date is December 18, 2021.

What is the redemption price for the Series B Preferred Stock?

The redemption price is $25.00 per share plus accrued dividends.

When will the redemption payments be made for NYMT's Series B Preferred Stock?

Redemption payments will be made on December 20, 2021.

How many shares of Series B Preferred Stock are being redeemed by NYMT?

A total of 3,156,087 shares are being redeemed.

What happens to the Series B Preferred Stock after redemption?

All rights associated with the Series B Preferred Stock will terminate, except for the right to receive the redemption payment.