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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On September 17, 2020, the Company issued a press release (the “Release”) announcing the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.085 per share of common stock with respect to the third quarter of 2020, as further described in the Release. A copy of the Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information disclosed under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 | Exhibits. |
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99.1 | Press Release of Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc., dated September 17, 2020. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. | |||
Date: September 17, 2020 | By: | /s/ James A. Briggs | |
James A. Briggs | |||
Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Hunt Companies Finance Trust Announces Quarterly Dividend Increase
NEW YORK, September 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunt Companies Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: HCFT) ("we", "HCFT" or "the Company") announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.085 per share of common stock with respect to the third quarter of 2020, which represents a 13% increase over the second quarter of 2020 dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on October 15, 2020 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 30, 2020.
About HCFT
HCFT is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The Company primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets.
HCFT is externally managed and advised by OREC Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. For additional information about OREC Investment Management, LLC, please see its Form ADV and brochure (Part 2A of Form ADV) available at https://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov/ or the Company website www.huntcompaniesfinancetrust.com or by directing requests to: Hunt Companies Finance Trust, 230 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10169, Attention: Investor Relations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release, any related webcast / conference call, and other oral statements made by our representatives from time to time may constitute forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may," "will," "seek," "would," "could," or similar expressions or other comparable terms, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Statements regarding the following subjects, among others, may be forward-looking: the return on equity; the yield on investments; the ability to borrow to finance assets; and risks associated with investing in real estate assets, including changes in business conditions and the general economy. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us on the date of this press release or the date on which such statements are first made. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release and/or any related webcast / conference call and should consider carefully the factors described in Part I, Item IA "Risk Factors" in our annual reports on Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other current or periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), when evaluating these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, the COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information concerning these and other risk factors are contained in our 2019 10-K and Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Document Period End Date | Sep. 17, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-35845 |
Entity Registrant Name | HUNT COMPANIES FINANCE TRUST, INC. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001547546 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-4966519 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 230 Park Avenue |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 19th Floor |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10169 |
City Area Code | 212 |
Local Phone Number | 521-6323 |
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Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | HCFT |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
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