Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation reported GAAP net income of $10.0 million, or $0.21 per diluted common share, and Distributable Earnings of $17.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2021. The company fully deployed the proceeds from its June equity offering, growing its loan portfolio by more than 30% compared to the same period last year.
GAAP net income was $10.0 million or $0.21 per diluted common share.
Distributable Earnings were $17.5 million or $0.37 per diluted common share.
Closed $485 million of new loan commitments.
Declared fourth quarter 2021 dividend of $0.33 per diluted common share and a supplemental dividend of $0.02 per diluted common share.
The company expects to more than fully cover its regular and supplemental dividends from its Distributable Earnings for the year. They believe they are well-positioned to benefit should short-term interest rates materially increase.
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