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iStar Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

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iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) reported Q4 2021 net income of $7.1 million ($0.11/share) and FY 2021 net income of $109.0 million ($1.51/share). Adjusted earnings for Q4 were $68.9 million ($0.87/share) and for FY $244.9 million ($3.12/share). The company achieved $140 million in asset sales, with $34 million in gains in Q4. In addition, iStar repurchased $31 million worth of shares. A definitive agreement to sell net lease assets for $3.07 billion was also signed recently.

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  • Q4 2021 net income of $7.1 million; FY 2021 net income of $109.0 million.
  • Q4 adjusted earnings of $68.9 million; FY adjusted earnings of $244.9 million.
  • $140 million in proceeds from asset sales in Q4 2021, resulting in $34 million gains.
  • Share repurchases of $31 million in Q4 2021, totaling 1.2 million shares.
  • Signed agreement for $3.07 billion net lease asset sale.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Highlights from the earnings announcement include:

  • Net income of $7.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted common share, in Q4 '21 and $109.0 million, or $1.51 per diluted common share, for FY '21
  • Adjusted earnings of $68.9 million, or $0.87 per diluted common share, in Q4 '21 and $244.9 million, or $3.12 per diluted common share, for FY '21
  • $140 million of proceeds from legacy and strategic asset sales in Q4 '21, generating $34 million of gains
  • $43 million of additional investment in SAFE in Q4 '21 and $33 million of other ground lease ecosystem investments
  • $31 million of STAR share repurchases in Q4 '21, total 1.2 million shares
  • Subsequent to the end of the quarter, iStar signed a definitive agreement to sell a portfolio of net lease assets for a gross purchase price of $3.07 billion

"iStar ended the year strong, making significant progress by further simplifying the portfolio, and continuing to scale our investments in the modern ground lease ecosystem," said Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We have continued this momentum in 2022 with the announced agreement to sell the net lease portfolio and remain focused on executing on our strategic plan and capturing value for iStar's shareholders." 

The Company published a presentation detailing its results and a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial metrics, which can be found on its website, in the "Investors" 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 iStar's website and by using the dial-in information listed below:

Dial-In:

877.336.4440

International:

409.207.6984

Access Code:

1172935

A replay of the call will be archived on the Company's website. Alternatively, the replay can be accessed via dial-in from 2:30 p.m. ET on February 24, 2022 through 12:00 a.m. ET on March 10, 2022 by calling:

Replay:

866.207.1041

International:

402.970.0847

Access Code:

3597842

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iStar Inc. (NYSE: STAR) is focused on reinventing the ground lease sector, unlocking value for real estate owners throughout the country by providing modern, more efficient ground leases on institutional quality properties. As the founder, investment manager and largest shareholder of Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE), the creator of the modern ground lease industry, iStar is using its national investment platform and its historic strengths in finance and net lease to expand the use of modern ground leases within the $7 trillion institutional commercial real estate market. Recognized as a consistent innovator in the real estate markets, iStar specializes in identifying and scaling newly discovered opportunities and has completed more than $40 billion of transactions over the past two decades. Additional information on iStar is available on its website at www.istar.com.

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FAQ

What were iStar's earnings for Q4 2021?

iStar reported net income of $7.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share for Q4 2021.

How did iStar perform in FY 2021?

For FY 2021, iStar reported a net income of $109 million, or $1.51 per diluted share.

What are iStar's adjusted earnings for Q4 2021?

Adjusted earnings for Q4 2021 were $68.9 million, or $0.87 per diluted share.

What strategic moves did iStar make in Q4 2021?

iStar generated $140 million in proceeds from asset sales, with $34 million in gains and repurchased $31 million worth of shares.

What significant agreement did iStar sign recently?

iStar signed a definitive agreement to sell a portfolio of net lease assets for a gross purchase price of $3.07 billion.

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