Sachem Capital Corp. Announces Sale of an Additional of $6.75 Million of 6.0% Notes Due 2026 from Exercise of Over Allotment Option

Rhea-AI Summary

Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) has successfully sold an additional $6.75 million in unsecured notes, resulting in total gross proceeds of $51.75 million from its recent public offering. The net proceeds amount to $49.83 million after deducting underwriting costs and expenses. The notes carry a 6.0% interest rate and are set to mature in 2026. The offering was managed by several financial firms, including Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.

Positive

• Total gross proceeds from the offering increased to $51.75 million.
• Net proceeds after expenses reached $49.83 million.
• The company maintains a strong capital position with the raised funds.

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• None.

BRANFORD, Conn., Dec. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH; SCCD) has sold an additional $6.75 million original principal amount of its 6.0% unsecured, unsubordinated notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option from the previously announced registered public offering, bringing the total gross proceeds of the offering to $51.75 million, and net proceeds to $49.83 million after payment of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by Sachem Capital Corp.

The Notes trade under the trading symbol “SCCD.”

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, InspereX LLC and William Blair & Company, LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. Colliers Securities LLC acted as co-manager for the offering.

About Sachem Capital Corp.

Sachem Capital Corp. specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans. It offers short-term (i.e., three years or less) secured, non­banking loans (sometimes referred to as “hard money” loans) to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation or improvement of properties located primarily in Connecticut. The company does not lend to owner occupants. The company’s primary underwriting criteria is a conservative loan to value ratio. The properties securing the company’s loans are generally classified as residential or commercial real estate and, typically, are held for resale or investment. Each loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on real estate. Each loan is also personally guaranteed by the principal(s) of the borrower, which guaranty may be collaterally secured by a pledge of the guarantor’s interest in the borrower. The company also makes opportunistic real estate purchases apart from its lending activities. The company believes that it qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes and has elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with its 2017 tax year.

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FAQ

What is the total amount raised by Sachem Capital Corp. in its recent note offering?

Sachem Capital Corp. raised a total of $51.75 million in its recent note offering.

What is the interest rate on the unsecured notes issued by Sachem Capital Corp.?

The unsecured notes issued by Sachem Capital Corp. carry a 6.0% interest rate.

When do the unsecured notes issued by Sachem Capital Corp. mature?

The unsecured notes issued by Sachem Capital Corp. are due in 2026.

What are the net proceeds from Sachem Capital Corp.'s recent note offering?

The net proceeds from the recent note offering are $49.83 million after deductions.

Who managed the recent note offering for Sachem Capital Corp.?

The recent note offering was managed by Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, among others.