Safehold Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

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Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) announced its first-quarter 2021 results, reporting revenue of $43.5 million and a net income of $16.9 million. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.32. Safehold also completed $166 million in new ground lease investments with an effective yield of 5.3%, along with securing a $1.0 billion recast unsecured revolving credit facility. With $770 million in cash and credit availability, Safehold is positioned for growth and expansion in the ground lease market.

Positive

• Revenue increased to $43.5 million.
• Net income of $16.9 million indicates strong profitability.
• Earnings per share rose to $0.32.
• $166 million in new ground lease investments with a 5.3% yield.
• Secured a $1 billion revolving credit facility enhancing liquidity.
• $770 million available in cash and credit facilities supports future investments.

Negative

• None.

Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) reported results for the first quarter 2021.

Highlights from the first quarter earnings announcement include:

• Revenue of $43.5 million
• Net income of $16.9 million
• Earnings per share of $0.32
• $166 million of new ground lease investments with an effective yield of 5.3%⁽¹⁾
• $1.0 billion new recast unsecured revolving credit facility
• $770 million of cash & credit facility availability

“Following our recent investment grade ratings from Moody’s and Fitch, Safehold recast a new $1.0 billion revolving credit facility, which will allow us to more efficiently deliver better ground lease capital to our customers,” said Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With our ample liquidity and growing pipeline, we are excited to see the markets opening up as we continue to lead the expansion of the modern ground lease industry.”

SAFE published a presentation detailing these results which can be found on its website, www.safeholdinc.com in the “Investor Relations” section.

The Company will host an earnings conference call reviewing this presentation beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. This conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties through Safehold’s website and by using the dial-in information listed below:

Dial-In:		877.336.4440
International:		409.207.6984
Access Code:		6230255

A replay of the call will be archived on the Company’s website. Alternatively, the replay can be accessed via dial-in from 1:00 p.m. ET on April 22, 2021 through 12:00 a.m. ET on May 6, 2021 by calling:

Replay:		866.207.1041
International:		402.970.0847
Access Code:		8307576

(1) Investments in Q1 ’21 include $95m of forward commitments that have not yet been funded. There can be no assurance that Safehold will complete these transactions.

About Safehold:

Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Through its modern ground lease capital solution, Safehold helps owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use properties in major markets throughout the United States generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar Inc., seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.

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FAQ

What were Safehold's Q1 2021 revenue figures?

Safehold reported revenue of $43.5 million for the first quarter of 2021.

How much net income did Safehold achieve in Q1 2021?

The company achieved a net income of $16.9 million in the first quarter of 2021.

What was Safehold's earnings per share for Q1 2021?

Safehold's earnings per share for the first quarter of 2021 was $0.32.

How much new ground lease investment did Safehold make in Q1 2021?

Safehold made $166 million in new ground lease investments in the first quarter of 2021.

What new financing arrangements did Safehold secure in Q1 2021?

Safehold secured a $1.0 billion recast unsecured revolving credit facility in Q1 2021.

What is Safehold's cash and credit facility availability as of Q1 2021?

As of the first quarter of 2021, Safehold has $770 million available in cash and credit facilities.