Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Announces $35 Million Share Repurchase Program
(firmenpresse) - NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 08/12/11 -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (the "Company") (NYSE: ARI) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $35 million of its outstanding common stock over a period of one year.
Stuart Rothstein, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Given the recent volatility in the capital markets, management of the Company, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, has determined that it is appropriate to put in place a share repurchase program in order to provide the Company with increased flexibility in managing its capital structure and analyzing all potential uses of capital. The Company continues to see attractive investment opportunities and regards investment in our target asset classes as our primary mission."
Mr. Rothstein commented further, "In determining how and when to use the repurchase program, we will consider and evaluate the best use of available cash and anticipated principal payments from our CMBS investments."
Purchases made pursuant to the share repurchase program will be made in either the open market or in privately negotiated transactions on a periodic basis as permitted by applicable securities laws. The timing, pricing and manner of any purchases will be determined by the Company in light of market conditions, available investment alternatives and capital availability.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: ARI) is a commercial real estate finance company that originates, invests in, acquires and manages senior performing commercial real estate mortgage loans, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments in the U.S. The Company is externally managed and advised by ACREFI Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an indirect subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at .
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the Company's control. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of the Company's business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. When used in this release, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may" or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements, and other risks, uncertainties and factors are based on the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company. Forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events. The Company disclaims 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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