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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. ("SREIT"), a non-listed REIT managed by Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital"), today announced that Nora Creedon, a seasoned real estate investment executive with nearly two decades of REIT leadership experience, has been appointed SREIT's President and Chief Executive Officer effective July 28, 2025. Ms. Creedon will succeed Sean Harris who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities.Ms. Creedon joins SREIT aft ...

Core Viewpoint - Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (STWD) reported a decline in adjusted distributable earnings and revenues for the first quarter of 2025, indicating challenges in its financial performance compared to the previous year [1][3][6]. Financial Performance - Adjusted distributable earnings for Q1 2025 were 45 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents and down from 59 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1]. - Net income on a GAAP basis was $112.3 million, reflecting a 27.2% decrease year over year [2]. - Total revenues amounted to $418.2 million, a decline of 20.1% compared to the prior year [3]. - Total costs and expenses were $384.2 million, down 24.6% from the previous year, primarily due to reduced interest expenses and management fees [3]. Balance Sheet Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents increased to $440.6 million, up 16.6% from the prior quarter [5]. - Loans held for sale totaled $2.4 billion, slightly down from $2.5 billion in the previous quarter [5]. - The book value per share (BVPS) was $18.87, down 4.9% from $19.85 in the prior-year quarter [3]. Strategic Insights - The company continues to focus on commercial mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate debt investments, which are expected to generate stable income [6]. - Active engagement in property acquisition and divestiture is aimed at optimizing the asset base and adapting to market changes [6]. - Despite the positive cash balance and reduced expenses, the year-over-year decline in revenues and BVPS raises concerns [6].

Starwood Property Trust (STWD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Zachary Tanenbaum - MD & Head of Investor StrategyRina Paniry - CFOJeffrey Dimodica - PresidentBarry Sternlicht - Chairman and CEODonald Fandetti - Managing DirectorJade Rahmani - Managing DirectorAdam Behlman - President of Real Estate Investing & Servicing Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - Equity Research AnalystRichard Shane - Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Starwood Property Trus ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported distributable earnings (DE) of $156 million or $0.45 per share, while GAAP net income was $112 million or $0.33 per share [5] - The company committed $2.3 billion towards new investments, marking the highest quarter in nearly three years [5] - The overall loan book grew by $859 million, reaching $14.5 billion at quarter end [6][23] - The CECL reserve decreased by $26 million to $456 million, representing 4.2% of the lending and REO portfolios [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial and residential lending contributed DE of $179 million or $0.51 per share, with $1.4 billion of loans originated [6] - The residential lending portfolio ended the quarter at $2.4 billion, with repayments at par [10] - The investing and servicing segment contributed DE of $50 million or $0.14 per share, with a servicing portfolio of $9.6 billion [12] - Infrastructure lending saw a record commitment of $677 million, with a portfolio of $2.8 billion at quarter end [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that the CMBS single asset single borrower market has pulled back, creating opportunities for well-capitalized lenders [16] - The company has seen a significant increase in debt and equity deals in the market, with 50% more deals compared to the same period last year [16] - The company expects to maintain a strong origination pace, with over $1 billion already closed in the first month of the second quarter [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve investment grade status and grow all investment segments, including exploring acquisitions in the residential credit space [29][36] - The focus is on three investment themes: data centers, Europe, and multifamily assets, with 70% of Q1 equity in data centers [22] - The company plans to leverage its strong balance sheet and liquidity to capitalize on market opportunities [44] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a weakening economy but believes it will lead to lower interest rates, which could benefit the property segment [32] - The company is optimistic about transaction volumes re-accelerating and sees a favorable environment for capital deployment [33][34] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a disciplined growth strategy, avoiding unnecessary risks while capitalizing on opportunities [82] Other Important Information - The company has a current liquidity of $1.5 billion, excluding potential liquidity from asset sales and refinancings [14] - The adjusted debt to undepreciated equity ratio ended the quarter at 2.25x, indicating a strong capital position [15] - The company has over $650 million in reserves for its CRE lending book, which is expected to lead to lower reserves and higher earnings in the future [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Progress on resolving nonperforming loans - Management indicated progress on resolving nonperforming loans, with expectations to sell certain apartment deals at their basis this year [49] Question: Opportunities in residential credit - Management acknowledged the potential in residential credit and is exploring opportunities to re-enter the market, including the possibility of acquiring an originator [70] Question: Corporate M&A outlook - Management expressed optimism about potential M&A activity in the sector, noting that some companies may be under pressure to consolidate [76] Question: Timing of loan closings and interest income - Management expects an increase in interest income in Q2 due to a strong pipeline and significant loan closings at the end of Q1 [80] Question: Subordinate debt opportunities - Management indicated plans to explore opportunities in subordinate debt, including originating mezzanine loans and participating in B pieces [84]

Q1 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTING INFORMATION Table of Contents | Press Release | Page | 1 | | --- | --- | --- | | Highlights | Page | 7 | | Commercial and Residential Lending Segment | Page | 10 | | Infrastructure Lending Segment | Page | 18 | | Property Segment | Page | 19 | | Investing and Servicing Segment | Page | 22 | | Capitalization | Page | 24 | | Appendix | Page | 30 | (i) Cover photo: $190M first mortgage participation in The Perigon, Miami Beach PRESS RELEASE – Closed $1.3 Billion After Quarter End ...

– Quarterly GAAP Earnings of $0.33 and Distributable Earnings (DE) of $0.45 per Diluted Share –– Invested $2.3 Billion, Including $1.4 Billion in Commercial Lending and Record $0.7 Billion in Infrastructure Lending –– Closed $1.3 Billion After Quarter End, Including $0.9 Billion in Commercial Lending –– Issued $500 Million of Corporate Debt, Extending Average Maturity to 3.7 Years –– Current Liquidity of $1.5 Billion –– Paid Quarterly Dividend of $0.48 per Share for Over a Decade –MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 9, ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 001-34436 __________________________________________________ Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 27-0 ...

Starwood to open up its $30 billion real asset credit platform to the insurance industry MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood Capital") today announced the appointment of Rob Allard as Chief Investment Officer for Starwood Insurance Strategies, a new extension of Starwood Capital's credit platform. Mr. Allard brings more than 27 years of financial industry experience to his new position, including deep expertise in insurance markets, asset-backed finance and priva ...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) today announced that the Company will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, May 9, 2025 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.During the conference call, the Company's officers will review first quarter performance, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period.WebcastThe conferen ...