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Mar 31, 2024
Ares Commercial Real Estate Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Ares Commercial Real Estate reported a net loss and negative distributable earnings for Q1 2024, while also reducing debt and resolving underperforming loans.
Key Takeaways
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation reported a GAAP net loss of $(12.3) million, or $(0.23) per diluted common share, and Distributable Earnings (Loss) of $(33.5) million, or $(0.62) per diluted common share for Q1 2024. The company focused on resolving underperforming loans and reducing debt.
Exited or restructured four loans, leading to a 31% decline in the outstanding principal balance of loans on non-accrual status.
Reduced debt balance by an additional 8%, resulting in an outstanding principal balance below $1.5 billion.
Declared a second quarter 2024 dividend of $0.25 per common share.
First quarter dividend of $0.25 per common share was paid on April 16, 2024.
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Forward Guidance
The company anticipates continued execution of their plan to drive shareholder value through real estate capabilities, liquidity, and capital position.
Positive Outlook
- Real estate capabilities of the Ares platform
- Liquidity
- Capital position
- Focus on resolving underperforming loans
- Reduction of debt balance
Challenges Ahead
- Global economic trends and economic conditions
- Changes to fiscal and monetary policy
- Geopolitical instability
- Changes in interest rates and credit spreads
- Demand for commercial real estate loans
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