TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. Prices $1.25 Billion Commercial Real Estate CLO

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TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX) announced the pricing of a $1.25 billion commercial real estate collateralized loan obligation (CRE CLO) on March 25, 2021. The Company successfully placed $1.04 billion in investment-grade bonds, securing term financing on a non-mark-to-market, non-recourse basis. The 2021-FL4 deal features an 83% advance rate and a two-year reinvestment period with a weighted average interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.60%. This transaction is set to close on March 31, 2021, pending customary conditions. Since 2018, TRTX has issued CRE CLOs totaling $4.4 billion, increasing its non-mark-to-market debt to approximately 84%.

Positive

• Successful pricing of $1.25 billion CRE CLO enhances liquidity.
• $1.04 billion in investment-grade bonds placed, indicating strong investor demand.
• Advancement of 83% reflects solid collateral backing.
• The structure allows for contributions from current loan origination pipeline.

Negative

• None.

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX) (“TRTX” or the “Company”) announced today that on March 25, 2021 the Company priced TRTX 2021-FL4, a $1.25 billion managed Commercial Real Estate Collateralized Loan Obligation ("CRE CLO"). The Company placed $1.04 billion of investment grade bonds with institutional investors, providing TRTX with term financing on a non-mark-to-market, non-recourse basis. TRTX 2021-FL4 includes a two-year reinvestment period, an advance rate of 83%, a $308.9 million “ramp” feature enabling TRTX to contribute loans from its current loan origination pipeline, and a weighted average interest rate at issuance of LIBOR plus 1.60%, before transaction costs. The transaction is expected to close on March 31, 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Since January 2018, TRTX has issued four CRE CLOs totaling $4.4 billion to steadily boost the proportion of its floating rate, first mortgage loan portfolio funded with non-recourse, non-mark-to-market term liabilities. After application of cash proceeds from TRTX 2021-FL4 to repayment of related secured credit facilities, the Company’s percentage of non-mark-to-market debt is approximately 84%. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC acted as sole structuring agent, co-lead manager and joint bookrunner. Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as co-lead managers and joint bookrunners.

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

ABOUT TRTX

TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. is a commercial real estate finance company that focuses primarily on originating, acquiring, and managing first mortgage loans and other commercial real estate‐related debt instruments secured largely by institutional-quality properties located in primary and select secondary markets in the United States. The Company is externally managed by TPG RE Finance Trust Management, L.P., a part of TPG Real Estate, which is the real estate investment platform of TPG. For more information regarding TRTX, visit www.tpgrefinance.com.

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FAQ

What is TPG RE Finance Trust's latest financial announcement regarding TRTX?

TPG RE Finance Trust announced the pricing of a $1.25 billion CRE CLO on March 25, 2021.

How much did TRTX raise through the 2021-FL4 CRE CLO?

TRTX raised $1.04 billion in investment-grade bonds through the 2021-FL4 CRE CLO.

When is the closing date for the TRTX 2021-FL4 transaction?

The TRTX 2021-FL4 transaction is expected to close on March 31, 2021.

What is the weighted average interest rate for TRTX's latest CRE CLO?

The weighted average interest rate for the latest CRE CLO is LIBOR plus 1.60%.

How does the new financing affect TRTX's debt structure?

After the 2021-FL4 transaction, approximately 84% of TRTX's debt will be non-mark-to-market.