TORONTO, May 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Trez Capital Senior Mortgage Investment Corporation (TSX: TZS) (the “Company”) is pleased to report continued strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
First Quarter Highlights
- Net income totaled $1.1 million, a slight decrease from $1.2 million in Q1 of 2014
- Income from operations totaled $1.4 million, a slight decrease from $1.5 million in Q1 of 2014
- Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.15 and dividends declared were $0.139 per share
- Effective March 31, 2015, the Company’s dividend rate was increased by 7.8% to $0.0485 per share monthly or $0.58 per share on an annualized basis
Investment Portfolio Highlights
- 100% of portfolio invested in first mortgages
- Weighted average loan-to-value of the mortgage portfolio was 38.5%, well below the Company’s Investment Guideline of 70%
- Weighted average interest rate and term to maturity on mortgage investments was 6.1% and 17 months, respectively
- Geographically diversified portfolio across Canada: Ontario (55.0%), Alberta (26.0%), British Columbia (17.6%), and Nova Scotia (1.4%)
Conference Call
The Company will review the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 11:00am EST.
Conference Call Details:
Dial-in-number: 416-764-8688 or toll free 888-390-0546
Event Conference ID: 17842979
A taped replay of the conference call will be available until June 5, 2015 by dialing 416-764-8677 or toll free 888-390-0541, passcode 842979#.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release about Trez Capital Senior Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Company”), and its business, operations, investments and strategies, and financial performance and condition may constitute forward-looking information, future oriented financial information, or financial outlooks (collectively, “forward looking statements”). The forward-looking statements are stated as of the date of this news release and are based on estimates and assumptions made by Trez Capital Fund Management LP (“Trez”) in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that Trez believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results, performance and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Past performance is not an indication of future returns, and there can be no guarantee that targeted returns or yields can be achieved. Trez refers you to the Company’s public disclosure for information regarding these forward-looking statements, including the assumptions made in preparing forward-looking statements and management’s expectations, and the risk factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, yield, levels of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such public disclosure is available on SEDAR and at the request of Trez. This news release does not represent an offer or solicitation to sell securities of the Company.
About the Company
The Company’s objective is to acquire and maintain a relatively conservative and well diversified portfolio of first mortgages in Canada that preserves capital and generates attractive returns in order to pay monthly distributions to its shareholders. The Company accomplishes its investment objectives through prudent investments in mortgages to qualified real estate investors and developers, focusing primarily on short-term bridge financing needs not serviced by traditional real estate lenders. Trez Capital Fund Management Limited Partnership is the Manager of the Company. The Manager has over 17 years of bridge financing experience in the real estate sector and currently manages $1.9 billion in assets.
SOURCE Trez Capital Senior Mortgage Investment Corporation
