Sachem Capital Reports Full Year 2024 Results
- Company to Host Webcast and Conference Call -
BRANFORD, Conn., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH), a real estate lender specializing in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of loans secured by first mortgages on real property, today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024.
John Villano, CPA, Sachem Capital's Chief Executive Officer commented, "We remain focused on effectively managing our loan portfolio and protecting our capital as we continue our efforts to navigate challenging financial and real estate markets. These efforts include managing our debt load and the associated carrying costs and selling non-performing loans, which should reduce the allowances for credit losses that have been a drag on earnings. We continue to evaluate attractive opportunities to invest capital while maintaining a disciplined capital allocation approach. With our experienced team, we remain confident that growth will return as we leverage strong industry relationships and work to increase shareholder value."
Results of operations for year ended December 31, 2024
Total revenue was $57.5 million compared to $64.7 million in 2023. The decline in revenue was primarily due to fewer originations and a reduction in the number of loans held for investment. Also, interest income, fee income from loans and other investment income was lower compared to 2023. Interest income in 2024 was $43.2 million compared to $49.3 million for 2023. On the other hand, income from partnership investments increased approximately 48.8%, year-over-year.
Total operating costs and expenses for 2024 were $75.3 million compared to $49.7 million in 2023. The change was primarily due to an increase of $21.3 million in provision for credit losses and a $1.9 million increase in general and administrative expenses. These increases were offset by lower interest and amortization expense of $1.4 million.
Net loss attributable to common shareholders for 2024 was $43.9 million, or $0.93 per share compared to net income attributable to common shareholders of $12.1 million, or $0.27 per share for 2023.
Balance Sheet
Total assets as of the year ended December 31, 2024 were $492.0 million compared to $620.9 million as of December 31, 2023. The change was primarily due to net reduction in loans held for investment by $130.5 million. Total liabilities as of December 31, 2024 were $310.3 million compared to $390.8 million as of December 31, 2023, with the primary decreases coming from the repayment of unsubordinated unsecured five year notes that matured in 2024, in the aggregate principal amount of $58.3 million, and the paydown of lines of credit balances in the aggregate amount of $21.8 million.
Total indebtedness at year-end was $301.2 million. This includes: $226.5 million of notes payable (net of $3.7 million of deferred financing costs) and $74.7 million aggregate outstanding principal amount of the amounts due under various credit facilities and the mortgage loan on the Company's office building.
Total shareholders' equity at year-end 2024 was $181.7 million compared to $230.1 million at year-end 2023. The change was primarily due to an operational total net loss for the year of $39.6 million and preferred and common stock dividends declared and paid of $15.7 million.
Dividends
Over the course of 2024, the Company paid an aggregate of $4.3 million in dividends to holders of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and $11.4 million to the holders of its common shares.
On February 24, 2025, the Company declared a dividend of $0.484375 per share on the Series A Preferred Stock, payable on March 31, 2025 to Series A Preferred Stock shareholders of record on March 15, 2025.
On March 6, 2025, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share payable to common shareholders of record on March 17, 2025. The dividend is expected to be paid March 31, 2025.
The Company currently operates and qualifies as a Real Estate Investment Trust $(REIT)$ for federal income taxes and intends to continue to qualify and operate as a REIT. Under federal income tax rules, a REIT is required to distribute a minimum of 90% of taxable income each year to its shareholders, and the Company intends to comply with this requirement for the current year.
Investor Conference Webcast and Call
The Company is hosting a webcast and conference call Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss in greater detail its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024. A webcast of the call may be accessed on the Company's website at https://sachemcapitalcorp.com/investor-relations/events-and-presentations/default.aspx.
Interested parties can access the conference call via telephone by dialing toll free 877-704-4453 for U.S. callers or +1-201-389-0920 for international callers.
Replay
The webcast will also be archived on the Company's website and a telephone replay of the call will be available through Thursday, April 10, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 for U.S. callers or +1 412-317-6671 for international callers and by entering replay passcode: 13750432.
About $Sachem Capital Corp(SACH-A)$
Sachem Capital Corp. is a mortgage REIT that specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of loans secured by first mortgages on real property. It offers short-term (i.e., three years or less) secured, nonbanking loans to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation, or improvement of properties. The Company's primary underwriting criteria is a conservative loan to value ratio. The properties securing the loans are generally classified as residential or commercial real estate and, typically, are held for resale or investment. Each loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on real estate and is personally guaranteed by the principal(s) of the borrower. The Company also makes opportunistic real estate purchases apart from its lending activities.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, strategy and plans, and our expectations for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to several risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2024 to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on or before March 31, 2025. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release may not occur. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any duty to update any of these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements as well as others made in this press release. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made by the Company in the context of these risks and uncertainties.
Investor & Media Contact:
Email: investors@sachemcapitalcorp.com
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
Years Ended
December 31,
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2024 2023
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Assets (unaudited) (audited)
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,066 $ 12,598
Investment securities (at fair value) 1,517 37,776
Loans held for investment (net of
deferred loan fees of $1,950 and
$4,647) 375,041 494,588
Allowance for credit losses (18,470) (7,523)
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Loans held for investments, net of
allowances for credit losses 356,571 487,065
Loans held for sale (net, of
valuation allowance of $4,880 and
$0) 10,970 --
Interest and fees receivable, net 3,768 8,475
Due from borrowers, net 5,150 5,597
Real estate owned, net 18,574 3,462
Investments in limited liability
companies 53,942 43,036
Investments in rental real estate,
net 14,032 10,554
Property and equipment, net 3,222 3,373
Other assets 6,164 8,956
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Total assets $ 491,976 $ 620,892
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Notes payable (net of deferred
financing costs of $3,713 and
$6,048) $ 226,526 $ 282,353
Repurchase agreements 33,708 26,461
Mortgage payable 1,002 1,081
Lines of credit 40,000 61,792
Accrued dividends payable -- 5,144
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 4,377 2,322
Advances from borrowers 4,047 10,998
Below market lease intangible 665 665
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Total liabilities 310,325 390,816
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Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares - $.001 par value;
5,000,000 shares authorized; 2,903,000
shares designated as Series A Preferred
Stock; 2,306,748 and 2,029,923 shares
of Series A Preferred Stock issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively 2 2
Common stock - $.001 par value;
200,000,000 shares authorized;
46,965,306 and 46,765,483 issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively 47 47
Additional paid-in capital 256,956 249,826
Accumulated other comprehensive income -- 316
Cumulative net earnings 35,518 75,089
Cumulative dividends paid (110,872) (95,204)
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Total shareholders' equity 181,651 230,076
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 491,976 $ 620,892
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SACHEM CAPITAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Years Ended
December 31,
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2024 2023
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Revenues (unaudited) (audited)
Interest income from loans $ 43,154 $ 49,265
Fee income from loans 8,594 10,699
Income from limited liability company
investments 5,239 3,522
Other investment income 391 1,209
Other income 122 54
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Total revenues 57,500 64,749
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Operating expenses
Interest and amortization of deferred
financing costs 27,798 29,190
Compensation and employee benefits 6,824 6,932
General and administrative expenses 6,841 4,955
Provision for credit losses related to
available-for-sale debt securities -- 809
Provision for credit losses related to
loans held for investment 26,928 5,588
Change in valuation allowance, loans
held for sale 4,880 --
Impairment loss on real estate owned 492 794
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate and
property and equipment, net (439) 88
Other expenses 1,952 1,354
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Total operating expenses 75,276 49,710
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Operating (loss) income before
other (loss) income (17,776) 15,039
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Other (loss) income
Gain on equity securities 178 860
Loss on sale of loans (21,973) --
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Total other (loss) income, net (21,795) 860
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Net (loss) income (39,571) 15,899
Preferred stock dividend (4,304) (3,795)
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Net (loss) income attributable to
common shareholders $ (43,875) $ 12,104
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Basic (loss) earnings per Common Share $ (0.93) $ 0.27
Diluted (loss) earnings per Common
Share $ (0.93) $ 0.27
Basic weighted average Common Shares
outstanding 47,413,012 44,244,988
Diluted weighted average Common Shares
outstanding 47,413,012 44,244,988
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Years Ended
December 31,
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2024 2023
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (unaudited) (audited)
Net (loss) income $ (39,571) $ 15,899
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss)
income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Amortization of deferred financing
costs 2,456 2,415
Depreciation expense 372 266
Write-off of other assets -
pre-offering costs -- 477
Stock-based compensation 863 823
Provision for credit losses related
to available-for-sale debt
securities -- 809
Provision for credit losses related
to loans held for investment 26,928 5,588
Change in valuation allowance,
loans held for sale 4,880 --
Loss on sale of Loans 21,973 --
Impairment loss on real estate
owned 492 794
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate
and property and equipment, net (439) 88
(Gain) on equity securities (178) (860)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Interest and fees receivable, net 1,574 (2,285)
Other assets 2,656 (3,596)
Due from borrowers, net (689) (334)
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 1,132 374
Deferred loan fees revenue (2,697) 287
Advances from borrowers (6,951) 1,106
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Total adjustments and operating
changes 52,372 5,952
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES 12,801 21,851
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of investment securities (7,767) (30,415)
Proceeds from the sale of
investment securities 43,964 18,120
Purchase of interests in limited
liability companies (18,271) (13,896)
Proceeds from limited liability
companies returns of capital 7,310 1,661
Proceeds from sale of loans, net 36,122 --
Proceeds from sale of real estate
owned 2,613 450
Acquisitions of and improvements to
real estate owned (510) (229)
Proceeds from sale of property and
equipment -- 1,299
Purchase of property and equipment (203) (784)
Improvements in investment in
rental real estate (3,496) (10,845)
Principal disbursements for loans (134,298) (204,885)
Principal collections on loans 154,654 167,036
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING
ACTIVITIES 80,118 (72,488)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from lines of credit 27,959 58,204
Repayments on lines of credit (49,751) --
Proceeds from repurchase agreements 19,055 14,028
Repayments of repurchase agreements (11,808) (30,100)
(Repayment of) proceeds from
mortgage payable (79) 331
Dividends paid on Common Shares (16,507) (21,933)
Dividends paid on Series A
Preferred Stock (4,304) (3,795)
Proceeds from issuance of common
shares, net of expenses 2,050 20,450
Repurchase of Common Shares (1,489) (226)
Proceeds from issuance of Series A
Preferred Stock, net of expenses 5,706 2,563
Repayment of notes payable (58,283) --
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING
ACTIVITIES (87,451) 39,522
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 5,468 (11,115)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF
PERIOD 12,598 23,713
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF
PERIOD $ 18,066 $ 12,598
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