WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Sunrise Realty Trust , Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNS), a commercial real estate lender in the Southern United States with a market capitalization of $97.93 million and an impressive 11.88% dividend yield, has announced the launch of a public offering of 5.5 million shares of its common stock. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains a GREAT financial health score, suggesting strong operational stability. The company also plans to offer the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 825,000 shares.
The proceeds from the offering are intended to fund loans for existing unfunded commitments, originate and participate in commercial loans consistent with the company's investment strategy, and for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The company's stock has shown remarkable strength, gaining over 41% in the past six months, with analysts setting price targets between $16 and $17.50.
Raymond (NSE:RYMD) James & Associates, Inc., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., BTIG, LLC, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering. Co-lead managers include B. Riley Securities, Inc. and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (NYSE:GLP), with Seaport Global Securities LLC acting as co-manager.
The offering is subject to a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) but not yet effective. Prospective investors can obtain copies of the preliminary prospectus via the SEC's EDGAR system or directly from the managing firms.
Sunrise Realty Trust specializes in providing flexible financing solutions to sponsors of commercial real estate in the Southern U.S., focusing on properties with potential for near-term value creation in established and growing Southern cities.
The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the potential outcome of the offering and its terms, which are subject to market conditions, changes in the size of the offering, or its possible termination, as well as customary closing conditions.
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In other recent news, Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. has secured a $75 million unsecured revolving credit facility through a new agreement with SRT Finance LLC, a company indirectly owned by key executives of Sunrise Realty Trust and their family members. This financial move provides Sunrise Realty Trust with flexible capital for their operations, as the facility allows the company to borrow, repay, and re-borrow funds at an 8% annual interest rate. The credit line is set to mature on May 31, 2028, or earlier upon the closing of any refinancing indebtedness of at least $75 million.
Starting January 1, 2026, Sunrise Realty Trust will be obligated to pay an annual fee of 1% of the aggregate commitments to the lenders. The credit agreement was detailed in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which also includes the company's commitment to pay the aforementioned annual fee.
These developments come amid Sunrise Realty Trust's ongoing efforts to manage its capital structure and support its growth initiatives. The company maintains a strong liquidity with a current ratio exceeding 3,000, indicating robust financial health. The company's executives involved in the agreement include Leonard M. Tannenbaum, Executive Chairman of the Board, and Robyn Tannenbaum, President of the company.
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