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Starwood Property Trust Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2017

August 9, 2017 6:45 AM

GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) today announced operating results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2017. The Company's second quarter 2017 GAAP net income was $117.4 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, and Core Earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $136.8 million, or $0.52 per diluted share.

"Our performance this quarter was driven by contributions from across our business segments," stated Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Property Trust. "Our $1.5 billion of capital deployment included $871 million of floating-rate large loan originations that should benefit our results in a rising rate environment. Despite the current competitive landscape, we have maintained our disciplined underwriting, with our portfolio LTV remaining modest at just under 63%, consistent with the composition of our portfolio over the last three years. In addition, our multi-cylinder investment platform and access to diversified funding sources provides us with a competitive advantage, allowing us to continue to deliver attractive returns to our shareholders.

Shortly after quarter end, we expanded our access to attractive capital through membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. In addition, Ten-X entered into a strategic transaction which will allow us to harvest some of the significant embedded value on our balance sheet next quarter.

With a diverse and growing global pipeline, we will continue to patiently deploy capital across our target assets into the best risk-adjusted opportunities."

Dividend

On August 9, 2017, the Company's Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.48 per share of common stock for the quarter ending September 30, 2017. The dividend is payable on October 13, 2017 to common stockholders of record as of September 29, 2017.

Supplemental Schedules

The Company has published supplemental earnings schedules on its website in order to provide additional disclosure and financial information for the benefit of the Company's stakeholders. Specifically, these materials can be found at the Company's website in the Investor Relations section under "Quarterly Earnings" at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

The Company will host a webcast and conference call on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second quarter financial results and recent events. A webcast will be available on the Company's website at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com. To listen to a live broadcast, access the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register and download and install any necessary audio software.

To Participate in the Telephone Conference Call:

Dial in at least five minutes prior to start time.

Domestic: 1-888-397-5350International: 1-719-457-2620

Conference Call Playback:Domestic: 1-844-512-2921International: 1-412-317-6671Passcode: 7326243

The playback can be accessed through August 23, 2017.

About Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD), an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is the largest commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States. The Company's core business focuses on originating, acquiring, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt and equity investments. Through its subsidiary LNR Property, LLC, Starwood Property Trust also operates as the largest commercial mortgage special servicer in the United States. With total capital deployed since inception of over $35 billion, Starwood Property Trust continues to solidify its position as one of the premier real estate finance companies in the country.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release which are not historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although Starwood Property Trust, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include completion of pending investments, continued ability to acquire additional investments, competition within the finance and real estate industries, economic conditions, availability of financing and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC.

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations by Segment

For the three months ended June 30, 2017

(Amounts in thousands)

Investing

Investing

Lending

and Servicing

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Revenues:

Interest income from loans

$

116,993

$

3,619

$

$

$

120,612

$

$

120,612

Interest income from investment securities

11,611

38,192

49,803

(37,433)

12,370

Servicing fees

216

33,663

33,879

(15,251)

18,628

Rental income

12,687

46,279

58,966

58,966

Other revenues

293

545

221

1,059

(66)

993

Total revenues

129,113

88,706

46,500

264,319

(52,750)

211,569

Costs and expenses:

Management fees

469

18

24,096

24,583

50

24,633

Interest expense

24,486

4,856

10,899

31,351

71,592

(275)

71,317

General and administrative

5,359

22,789

1,000

3,298

32,446

74

32,520

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

385

53

99

537

537

Costs of rental operations

5,232

17,792

23,024

23,024

Depreciation and amortization

16

4,737

17,279

22,032

22,032

Loan loss allowance, net

(2,694)

(2,694)

(2,694)

Other expense

176

(34)

142

142

Total costs and expenses

28,021

37,861

47,035

58,745

171,662

(151)

171,511

Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non- controlling interests

101,092

50,845

(535)

(58,745)

92,657

(52,599)

40,058

Other income (loss):

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

77,761

77,761

Change in fair value of servicing rights

(13,667)

(13,667)

5,666

(8,001)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

(149)

12,256

12,107

(14,600)

(2,493)

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

(152)

15,558

15,406

15,406

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

1,230

35,892

2,488

39,610

(10,145)

29,465

(Loss) gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

(3)

5,109

77

5,183

5,183

Loss on derivative financial instruments, net

(14,926)

(2,179)

(20,481)

(37,586)

(37,586)

Foreign currency gain, net

12,882

11

17

12,910

12,910

OTTI

(109)

(109)

(109)

Other income, net

704

704

(613)

91

Total other income (loss)

(1,227)

53,684

(17,899)

34,558

58,069

92,627

Income (loss) before income taxes

99,865

104,529

(18,434)

(58,745)

127,215

5,470

132,685

Income tax provision

(127)

(9,325)

(9,452)

(9,452)

Net income (loss)

99,738

95,204

(18,434)

(58,745)

117,763

5,470

123,233

Net income attributable to non- controlling interests

(353)

(30)

(383)

(5,470)

(5,853)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

$

99,385

$

95,174

$

(18,434)

$

(58,745)

$

117,380

$

$

117,380

Definition of Core Earnings

Core Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, is used to compute the Company's incentive fees to its external manager and is an appropriate supplemental disclosure for a mortgage REIT. For the Company's purposes, Core Earnings is defined as GAAP net income (loss) excluding non-cash equity compensation expense, the incentive fee due to the Company's external manager, acquisition costs from successful acquisitions, depreciation and amortization of real estate and associated intangibles and any unrealized gains, losses or other non-cash items recorded in net income for the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income. The amount is adjusted to exclude one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain other non-cash adjustments as determined by the Company's external manager and approved by a majority of the Company's independent directors.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Core Earnings

For the three months ended June 30, 2017

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

Investing

Lending

and Servicing

Property

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Total

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

99,385

95,174

(18,434)

(58,745)

117,380

Add / (Deduct):

Non-cash equity compensation expense

821

847

28

3,209

4,905

Management incentive fee

4,335

4,335

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

37

(49)

(12)

Depreciation and amortization

16

4,367

17,509

21,892

Loan loss allowance, net

(2,694)

(2,694)

Interest income adjustment for securities

(224)

2,296

2,072

Deferred income tax provision for discrete transactions

9,911

9,911

Other non-cash items

45

(589)

(544)

Reversal of unrealized (gains) / losses on:

Loans held-for-sale

152

(15,558)

(15,406)

Securities

258

(12,256)

(11,998)

Derivatives

14,482

1,612

20,229

36,323

Foreign currency

(12,882)

(11)

(17)

(12,910)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

(1,230)

(35,892)

(2,488)

(39,610)

Purchases and sales of properties

(613)

(613)

Recognition of realized gains / (losses) on:

Loans held-for-sale

(152)

18,888

18,736

Securities

396

396

Derivatives

(66)

(3,069)

(36)

(246)

(3,417)

Foreign currency

377

(68)

16

325

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

1,230

2,387

1,791

5,408

Purchases and sales of properties

2,449

(153)

2,296

Core Earnings (Loss)

$

99,473

$

70,942

$

17,807

$

(51,447)

$

136,775

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

$

0.38

$

0.27

$

0.07

$

(0.20)

$

0.52

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations by Segment

For the six months ended June 30, 2017

(Amounts in thousands)

Investing

Investing

Lending

and Servicing

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Revenues:

Interest income from loans

$

226,039

$

6,456

$

$

$

232,495

$

$

232,495

Interest income from investment securities

24,330

73,028

97,358

(69,764)

27,594

Servicing fees

426

63,744

64,170

(31,440)

32,730

Rental income

24,876

91,132

116,008

116,008

Other revenues

372

1,009

266

1,647

(185)

1,462

Total revenues

251,167

169,113

91,398

511,678

(101,389)

410,289

Costs and expenses:

Management fees

923

36

47,958

48,917

100

49,017

Interest expense

44,443

9,214

21,106

62,958

137,721

(544)

137,177

General and administrative

9,570

45,369

2,381

5,468

62,788

161

62,949

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

900

37

271

1,208

1,208

Costs of rental operations

10,719

33,183

43,902

43,902

Depreciation and amortization

33

9,791

34,436

44,260

44,260

Loan loss allowance, net

(2,999)

(2,999)

(2,999)

Other expense

934

(34)

900

900

Total costs and expenses

52,870

76,100

91,343

116,384

336,697

(283)

336,414

Income (loss) before other income (loss), income taxes and non- controlling interests

198,297

93,013

55

(116,384)

174,981

(101,106)

73,875

Other income (loss):

Change in net assets related to consolidated VIEs

146,931

146,931

Change in fair value of servicing rights

(23,304)

(23,304)

6,870

(16,434)

Change in fair value of investment securities, net

23

31,301

31,324

(34,988)

(3,664)

Change in fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale, net

(152)

26,151

25,999

25,999

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

1,700

36,909

4,949

43,558

(11,106)

32,452

(Loss) gain on sale of investments and other assets, net

(59)

5,109

77

5,127

5,127

Loss on derivative financial instruments, net

(19,461)

(1,482)

(20,992)

(41,935)

(41,935)

Foreign currency gain, net

17,745

12

17

17,774

17,774

OTTI

(109)

(109)

(109)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(5,916)

(5,916)

(5,916)

Other income, net

1,069

1,069

(613)

456

Total other income (loss)

(313)

75,765

(15,949)

(5,916)

53,587

107,094

160,681

Income (loss) before income taxes

197,984

168,778

(15,894)

(122,300)

228,568

5,988

234,556

Income tax provision

(342)

(8,127)

(8,469)

(8,469)

Net income (loss)

197,642

160,651

(15,894)

(122,300)

220,099

5,988

226,087

Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(707)

346

(361)

(5,988)

(6,349)

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

$

196,935

$

160,997

$

(15,894)

$

(122,300)

$

219,738

$

$

219,738

Reconciliation of Net Income to Core Earnings

For the six months ended June 30, 2017

(Amounts in thousands except per share data)

Investing

Lending

and Servicing

Property

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Total

Net income (loss) attributable to Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

196,935

160,997

(15,894)

(122,300)

219,738

Add / (Deduct):

Non-cash equity compensation expense

1,570

1,476

49

4,961

8,056

Management incentive fee

9,805

9,805

Acquisition and investment pursuit costs

42

11

53

Depreciation and amortization

33

8,841

34,880

43,754

Loan loss allowance, net

(2,999)

(2,999)

Interest income adjustment for securities

(472)

4,365

3,893

Deferred income tax provision for discrete transactions

9,911

9,911

Other non-cash items

818

(1,169)

5,916

5,565

Reversal of unrealized (gains) / losses on:

Loans held-for-sale

152

(26,151)

(25,999)

Securities

86

(31,301)

(31,215)

Derivatives

18,503

501

20,219

39,223

Foreign currency

(17,745)

(12)

(17)

(17,774)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

(1,700)

(36,909)

(4,949)

(43,558)

Purchases and sales of properties

(613)

(613)

Recognition of realized gains / (losses) on:

Loans held-for-sale

(152)

29,620

29,468

Securities

10,989

10,989

Derivatives

14,857

(751)

122

(246)

13,982

Foreign currency

(13,204)

(898)

16

(14,086)

Earnings from unconsolidated entities

1,680

2,853

3,563

8,096

Purchases and sales of properties

2,449

(153)

2,296

Core Earnings (Loss)

$

197,544

$

136,227

$

36,678

$

(101,864)

$

268,585

Core Earnings (Loss) per Weighted Average Diluted Share

$

0.76

$

0.52

$

0.14

$

(0.39)

$

1.03

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet by Segment

As of June 30, 2017

(Amounts in thousands)

Investing

Investing

Lending

and Servicing

Property

and Servicing

Segment

Segment

Segment

Corporate

Subtotal

VIEs

Total

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

664

$

36,185

$

12,744

$

207,719

$

257,312

$

4,582

$

261,894

Restricted cash

15,573

14,846

12,880

43,299

43,299

Loans held-for-investment, net

6,207,067

4,008

6,211,075

6,211,075

Loans held-for-sale

318,634

291,482

610,116

610,116

Investment securities

735,086

1,009,151

1,744,237

(995,303)

748,934

Properties, net

285,190

1,675,308

1,960,498

1,960,498

Intangible assets

97,727

121,007

218,734

(27,368)

191,366

Investment in unconsolidated entities

31,261

89,211

127,795

248,267

(18,728)

229,539

Goodwill

140,437

140,437

140,437

Derivative assets

16,538

3,372

26,168

46,078

46,078

Accrued interest receivable

32,866

480

33,346

33,346

Other assets

46,365

59,345

58,932

1,768

166,410

(2,762)

163,648

VIE assets, at fair value

53,902,715

53,902,715

Total Assets

$

7,404,054

$

2,031,434

$

2,034,834

$

209,487

$

11,679,809

$

52,863,136

$

64,542,945

Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

23,813

$

56,451

$

67,088

$

23,126

$

170,478

$

971

$

171,449

Related-party payable

90

22,688

22,778

22,778

Dividends payable

126,171

126,171

126,171

Derivative liabilities

6,742

328

981

8,051

8,051

Secured financing agreements, net

2,700,190

550,704

1,227,402

296,327

4,774,623

(23,700)

4,750,923

Unsecured senior notes, net

2,039,086

2,039,086

2,039,086

VIE liabilities, at fair value

52,864,038

52,864,038

Total Liabilities

2,730,745

607,573

1,295,471

2,507,398

7,141,187

52,841,309

59,982,496

Equity:

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity:

Common stock

2,652

2,652

2,652

Additional paid-in capital

2,226,923

861,556

707,726

901,292

4,697,497

4,697,497

Treasury stock

(92,104)

(92,104)

(92,104)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

51,734

(155)

4,402

55,981

55,981

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

2,383,738

551,915

27,235

(3,109,751)

(146,863)

(146,863)

Total Starwood Property Trust, Inc. Stockholders' Equity

4,662,395

1,413,316

739,363

(2,297,911)

4,517,163

4,517,163

Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiaries

10,914

10,545

21,459

21,827

43,286

Total Equity

4,673,309

1,423,861

739,363

(2,297,911)

4,538,622

21,827

4,560,449

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

7,404,054

$

2,031,434

$

2,034,834

$

209,487

$

11,679,809

$

52,863,136

$

64,542,945

Additional information can be found on the Company's website at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.

Contact:Zachary TanenbaumStarwood Property Trust Phone: 203-422-7788 Email: [email protected]

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