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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Announces Public Offering of Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock
Today : Wednesday 5 October 2016
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a public offering of its Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock"). The dividend yield and other terms are to be determined by negotiations between the Company and the underwriters. The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares to cover overallotments, if any.
The Company intends to apply to list the Series D Preferred Stock on the NYSE MKT under the symbol "BRG-PrD." If the application is approved, the Company expects trading of the Series D Preferred Stock to commence on the NYSE MKT within 30 days from the closing of the offering.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for future multifamily acquisitions and investments and for other general corporate and working capital purposes, which may include the funding of capital improvements at its properties.
Janney Montgomery Scott, D.A. Davidson & Co. and Oppenheimer & Co. are serving as book-running managers for the offering. BB&T Capital Markets is serving as co-lead manager for the offering, and Boenning & Scattergood, JMP Securities and William Blair are serving as co-managers for the offering.
The offering is being made pursuant to the Company's shelf registration statement, which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on January 29, 2016. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting: Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 or by email at prospectus@janney.com, or D.A. Davidson & Co., 8 Third Street North, Great Falls, Montana 59401 or by email at prospectusrequest@dadco.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these shares or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any state.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") for the third quarter of 2016, in the amount of $0.515625 per share (the "Series A Preferred Dividend"). In addition, the Company has declared a pro rata cash dividend on its 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") for the period from and including the original issue date of July 19, 2016 to and including September 30, 2016, in the amount of $0.39184 per share (the "Series C Preferred Dividend").
The Series A Preferred Dividend will be payable in cash on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 to Series A Preferred stockholders of record as of Friday, September 23, 2016. The Series C Preferred Dividend will be payable in cash on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 to Series C Preferred stockholders of record as of Friday, September 23, 2016.
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BRG Sells Multifamily Project in Newport News, VA
Today : Tuesday 16 August 2016
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) ("BRG" or the "Company") announced today that it has closed on the sale of its Springhouse Apartment Homes property ("Springhouse"), located in Newport News, Virginia. The property, which encompasses 24 two-story apartment buildings, 413 apartment rental units and 28 acres, sold for $38.2 million, generating an internal rate of return of approximately 17% on BRG's equity investment in the project, for a return on equity of 1.8x. The Company acquired the property in 2009.
"With the sale of Springhouse, BRG continues to fulfill our commitment to strategic recycling of capital. We plan to redeploy capital from the transaction into higher-growth assets located within our current target markets," said Ramin Kamfar, Chairman and CEO of BRG.
BRG expects the sale to generate approximately $9 million of net proceeds for reinvestment.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
8:30 am ET August 8, 2016 (PR Newswire) Print
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG, BRG PrA, and BRG PrC) ("the Company") announced today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
Highlights
-- Total revenues grew 75% to $18.4 million for the quarter from $10.5 million for the prior year quarter primarily as a result of significant investment activity in the past year.
-- Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the second quarter of 2016 was $5.0 million, or $(0.24) per share, as compared to a net loss of $0.6 million, or $(0.04) per share, in the prior year period. Net loss attributable to common stockholders included non-cash expenses of $9.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 vs. $3.6 million for the prior year period.
-- Adjusted funds from operations attributable to common stockholders ("AFFO") grew 42% to $4.4 million for the quarter from $3.1 million for the prior year quarter.
-- AFFO per diluted share is $0.21 for the second quarter of 2016 as compared to $0.19 for the second quarter of 2015, and exceeded guidance of $0.12 - $0.14.
-- Pro forma AFFO per share of $0.38 for the second quarter exceeded pro forma guidance of $0.27 to $0.29 per share.
-- The Company paid the full amount of the second quarter's management fee of $1.4 million in LTIP Units in lieu of cash payment. This favorably impacted both AFFO per share and pro forma AFFO per share by $0.07.
-- Property Net Operating Income (NOI) grew 80% to $11.0 million for the quarter, from $6.1 million in the prior year quarter.
-- Property NOI margins improved 150 basis points to 59.8% of revenue for the quarter, from 58.3% of revenue in the prior year quarter.
-- Same store NOI increased 8.7% for the quarter, as compared to the prior year quarter.
-- Consolidated real estate investments, at cost, increased 25% to $699 million at June 30, 2016 from $557 million at December 31, 2015.
-- The Company invested in one operating property totaling 336 units for a total purchase price of approximately $74.5 million subsequent to end of the quarter.
-- The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend on the 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series A preferred stock") of $0.515625 per share for the second quarter, which was paid in cash on July 5, 2016.
-- The Company declared monthly dividends for the third quarter of 2016 equal to a quarterly rate of $0.29 per share on the Company's Class A common stock. This equates to an 8.9% annualized yield based on the closing price of $13.00 for the Class A common stock as of June 30, 2016.
-- The Company sold 1,890 Series B Units under its offering of up to 150,000 Units consisting of 150,000 shares of Series B redeemable preferred stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") and warrants to purchase 3,000,000 shares of Class A common stock ("Series B Offering") which commenced in February 2016.
-- The Company declared monthly dividends for the third quarter of 2016 of $5.00 per share on the Company's Series B preferred stock.
-- The Company sold 146,460 Series A Preferred shares under its At-the-Market offering during the second quarter until suspension of selling activity for the following offerings.
-- On April 25, 2016, the Company completed an underwritten offering of 2,300,000 shares of Series A preferred stock at a public offering price of $25.00 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriter's overallotment for gross proceeds of $57.5 million.
-- On May 26, 2016, the Company completed an add-on offering of 400,000 shares of Series A preferred stock at a public offering price of $25.00 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriter's overallotment for gross proceeds of $10.0 million.
-- On July 19, 2016, the Company completed an underwritten offering of 2,300,000 shares of 7.625% Series C preferred stock at a public offering price of $25.00 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriter's allotment for gross proceeds of $57.5 million.
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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Second Quarter 2016 Earnings, Conference Call Set for August 8
10:30 am ET July 27, 2016 (PR Newswire) Print
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company" or "BRG") will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 before the market opens on Monday, August 8, 2016. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time). The call will include prepared remarks by management as well as a question and answer session.
Conference Call DetailsInvestors and analysts may pre-register for the webcast to receive a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed at any time, including up to and after the call start time, by accessing http://dpregister.com/10090743.
Participants who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered can do so on the day of the event by dialing +1 (866) 843-0890 within the U.S., or +1 (412) 317-6597, and requesting the "Bluerock Residential Conference." To submit a question to management during the call, participants must be logged in via telephone. Questions submitted in advance are welcome and may be sent via email to Josh Hoffman at jhoffman@bluerockre.com.
Details for the Replay of the Conference CallThe webcast will be available for replay on the Company's website two hours after the call concludes, and will remain available through October 8, 2016. The webcast replay will be accessible through http://services.choruscall.com/links/blue160808, as well as by dialing +1 (877) 344-7529 in the U.S., or +1 (412) 317-0088 internationally, and requesting conference number 10090743.
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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Announces Closing of Public Offering of Series C Preferred Stock and Full Exercise of Underwriters' Option
10:35 am ET July 19, 2016 (PR Newswire) Print
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") announced today the completion of its underwritten public offering of 2,300,000 shares of its 7.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), including 300,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the full exercise of an option to purchase additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock granted to the underwriters, at a price to the public of $25.00 per share.
The Company received approximately $55.3 million in total net proceeds from the offering after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, fees and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.
The Series C Preferred Stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE MKT under the symbol "BRG-PrC." Trading of the Series C Preferred Stock is expected to commence on July 21, 2016. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol "BRG," and shares of the Company's 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock trade on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol "BRG-PrA."
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for future multifamily acquisitions and investments, and other general corporate and working capital purposes, which may include the funding of capital improvements at its properties.
Janney Montgomery Scott, D.A. Davidson & Co. and FBR served as book-running managers for the offering. Boenning & Scattergood and William Blair served as co-managers for the offering.
The offering was made pursuant to the Company's shelf registration statement, which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on January 29, 2016. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting: Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC, 1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 or by email at prospectus@janney.com, or D.A. Davidson & Co., 8 Third Street North, Great Falls, Montana 59401 or by email at prospectusrequest@dadco.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these shares or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any state.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Announces Second Quarter Dividend on 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred S...
NEW YORK, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") for the second quarter of 2016, in the amount of $0.515625 per share (the "Series A Preferred Dividend").
The Series A Preferred Dividend will be payable in cash on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 to Series A Preferred Stockholders of record as of Friday, June 24, 2016.
The Company further announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a monthly cash dividend on the Company's Series B Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock") for the month of June 2016, in the amount of $5.00 per share (the "Series B Preferred Dividend").
The Series B Preferred Dividend will be payable in cash on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 to Series B Preferred Stockholders of record as of Friday, June 24, 2016.
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Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Prices Series A Preferred Stock Offering
NEW YORK, April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its public offering of 2,000,000 shares of its 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), for total net proceeds of approximately $48,025,000 after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 300,000 additional shares to cover overallotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on or about April 25, 2016, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company's Series A Preferred Stock is listed on the NYSE MKT under the symbol "BRG-PrA." Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol "BRG."
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for future multifamily acquisitions and investments, and other general corporate and working capital purposes, which may include the repayment of indebtedness and the funding of capital improvements at its properties.
Wunderlich and Compass Point are serving as book-running managers for the offering. FBR and Janney Montgomery Scott are serving as co-lead managers for the offering.
The offering is being made pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which became effective on January 29, 2016. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting: Wunderlich Securities, Inc., Attention: Equity Syndicate, 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 150, Memphis, Tennessee 38119, or by email at syndicate@wundernet.com , or Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Equity Syndicate, 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Suite 303, Washington, D.C. 20007, or by email at syndicate@compasspointllc.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these shares or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any state.
Borregaard: Invitation to Q4 2015 announcement
Presentation of Q4 2015 results
Borregaard will report fourth quarter 2015 results on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 07:00 CET. A stock exchange announcement will be made. A press release, the quarterly report and a presentation will be made available on www.borregaard.com/Investor-Relations.
A presentation of the fourth quarter 2015 results will also be held at 08:00 CET at Carnegie, Grundingen 2, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The presentation can be followed live on web-TV at www.borregaard.com/Investor-Relations.
All presentations will be held in English.
For more information about Borregaard ASA, please visit www.borregaard.com.
Contact
Lotte Kvinlaug, Investor Relations Officer, +47 922 86 909
This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Acquires Two Multifamily Properties in Sarasota and Naples, Florida, Adding 688 Units to its...
NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) ("BRG", the "REIT" or the "Company") announced today that it has acquired two Southwest Florida apartment communities: the 320-unit Citation Club Apartments on Palmer Ranch ("Citation Club") in Sarasota, and the 368-unit Summer Wind Apartments in Naples ("Summer Wind"). BRG acquired the properties through a joint venture for a total purchase price of $86.3 million, or approximately $125,000 per unit.
The acquisitions are projected to yield a pro forma stabilized cap rate of approximately 6.6%. This compares favorably to cap rates of 5.0% to 5.5% for assets of similar quality in the market. The Company sourced the transactions off market at favorable pricing from a single seller through its operating partner, Carroll Organization ("Carroll").
BRG invested 95% of the venture's equity requirement, or approximately $29.5 million, with an affiliate of Carroll funding the balance for a 5% stake in the venture. The joint venture further capitalized the investment with acquisition loans of approximately $59.6 million.
Both properties are well located within the supply-constrained Naples and Sarasota markets. Citation Club is located in Palmer Ranch, one of the most desired and affluent submarkets in Sarasota, known for high caliber schools, golf courses and abundant retail. Summer Wind is directly adjacent to one of the top schools in Naples, three miles from the beach and two miles from the high-end Waterside Shops retail center. Both properties will, on completion of planned improvements, feature upscale shared amenities including resident clubhouses and lounges, pools, dog parks, tennis courts, storage and 24-hour fitness centers.
Citation Club offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 1,033 square feet. The property has recently undergone extensive renovations and updates that have enabled impressive organic rent growth. BRG plans to undertake additional improvements to the property's shared amenity spaces and believes that these improvements will bring rents to a level that is closer to, but still competitive with, local market rates. Summer Wind offers one- and two-bedroom apartments that average 883 square feet. Renovations at Summer Wind will also focus primarily on improvements to the amenity spaces, with the addition of a playground and outdoor kitchen as well as upgrades to the clubhouse, gym, landscaping and exteriors.
"The Citation Club and Summer Wind acquisitions presented an excellent opportunity to generate growth through value-added renovations in supply-constrained markets, which is in keeping with the BRG investment thesis," said Ramin Kamfar, Chairman and CEO of BRG.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Pays December 2015 Dividend on Class A & Class B Common Stock, and 4Q Dividend on 8.250% Ser...
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company" or "BRG") has distributed a monthly cash dividend of $0.096667 per share on the Company's Class A and Class B common stock (the "Common Stock Dividend"), as announced earlier in the quarter. In addition, the Company has distributed a pro rata cash dividend on the Company's 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE MKT: BRG-PrA) (the "Series A Preferred Stock," and such dividend, the "Series A Preferred Stock Dividend") for the period from and including the original issue date of October 21, 2015 to and including December 31, 2015, in the amount of $0.4010 per share.
The Common Stock Dividend payments represent an annualized dividend yield of 9.74% based on the closing price of $11.91 for the Company's Class A common stock as of the close of trading on January 4th, 2016. The Series A Preferred Stock Dividend payments represent an annualized dividend yield of 8.17% based on the closing price of $25.25 for the Company's Series A Preferred Stock as of the close of trading on January 4th, 2016. These yields are subject to change.
The Common Stock Dividend payment follows the Company's October 12, 2015 announcement of its declaration of a $0.29 per share quarterly dividend on its Class A and Class B common stock, each payable monthly across the quarter. The Series A Preferred Stock Dividend follows the Company's December 15, 2015 announcement of its declaration of a $0.4010 per share pro rata cash dividend on its Series A Preferred Stock, payable on January 5, 2016. The Company paid the Common Stock Dividend and the Series A Preferred Stock Dividend, respectively, to holders of record of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock and the Series A Preferred Stock, respectively, as of December 24, 2015.
REIT Acquires 151 Unit Ashton Reserve Phase II in Charlotte, NC
NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) ("BRG" or "the Company") announced today that it has completed the second phase of its acquisition of the Class A Ashton Reserve apartment community ("Ashton Reserve II") in Charlotte, North Carolina. BRG acquired the first phase ("Ashton Reserve I") in August of this year. With the second phase, BRG added an additional 151 newly-completed units.
BRG acquired Ashton Reserve II for $21.8 million or approximately $144,500 per unit, which compares favorably to pricing of $160,000 for similar projects in the market. The company funded the acquisition with an equity investment of approximately $7.5 million and with the proceeds of a $15.3 million 10-year, floating rate loan from Fannie Mae.
Ashton Reserve I and II were off-market transactions sourced directly with the seller, and BRG moved quickly to structure and execute the complex, two-part transaction. Ashton Reserve I was operating and carrying pre-existing mortgage debt while Ashton Reserve II was still under development. The Ashton Reserve II property was acquired at a cap rate of approximately 6.3%, equating to a combined cap rate of 6% for the two phases. This compares favorably to local market cap rates of approximately 5%
Built in two stages in 2013 and 2015, the Ashton Reserve Apartments feature high-end one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, offering some of the most desirable in-unit features available in Charlotte's Northlake submarket. All units feature nine foot ceilings with a stainless steel appliance package that includes a full-sized refrigerator, granite countertops, undermount sinks, and full size washer/dryers. Community amenities include lush landscaping, two clubhouses, fitness facilities, a swimming pool with oversized deck and grilling stations, as well as a business center and a private media center.
The Charlotte, NC market reports strong population growth among the rental-oriented 20-year-old to 34-year-old demographic, and BRG management believes that Ashton Reserve is well situated to take advantage of that growth. The Northlake submarket in which the property is located is approximately eight miles from Uptown Charlotte and is anchored by the one million square foot Northlake Mall, a premier retail destination for the affluent communities in the North Charlotte metropolitan area. Ashton Reserve is in close proximity to Lake Norman as well as to regional employers, major travel routes and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
"This acquisition speaks to BRG's deal sourcing capability as well as our ability to execute complex transactions, and we are very pleased to have completed the remainder of this deal," said Ramin Kamfar, Chairman and CEO of BRG. "The fundamentals are strong, both phases leased up quickly, and the property is performing in line with the market, as we had expected."
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend on 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a pro rata cash dividend on the Company's 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") for the period from and including the original issue date of October 21, 2015 to and including December 31, 2015, in the amount of $0.4010 per share.
The dividend will be payable in cash on January 5, 2016 to Series A Preferred Stockholders of record as of December 24, 2015.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Invests in Domain Phase 1, a Class A 301-Unit Luxury Apartment Development Project in Dallas
NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) ("BRG," the "REIT" or the "Company") announced that it has made a preferred equity investment in a joint venture controlled by the REIT and its affiliates to acquire and develop Domain Phase 1, a Class A, 301-unit apartment property in Garland, Texas. The luxury multifamily rental community will be set on 10 acres in the high-growth, Dallas-Fort Worth locale, which is among the top regional economies in the United States. Total projected development costs are estimated at approximately $47 million, or $157,000 per unit.
The Domain Phase 1 transaction is one component of a broader strategic venture with ArchCo Residential to co-develop multiple properties in Texas, Florida and North Carolina. ArchCo Residential is a multifamily development firm formed by Neil Brown, the former Chief Development Officer of Archstone Residential, with an experienced team that has developed more than $8 billion of multifamily properties with more than 37,000 units nationwide.
ArchCo's underwriting projects a return on cost for Domain Phase 1 of 7.0 – 7.5% at stabilization, based on expected development cost and projected rental income. This compares very favorably to estimated market cap rates of 4.75%-5.25% for comparable product.
"Domain Phase 1 and the future projects planned under the BRG/ArchCo venture are well located within attractive markets in BRG's strategic growth footprint. We believe the venture will allow us to leverage ArchCo's deep and seasoned management team and access proprietary opportunities to deliver strong returns to our investors," said Ramin Kamfar, Chairman and CEO of BRG.
Domain Phase 1 will be a Class A multifamily rental community consisting of three-story, wood-frame, garden-style buildings with a mix of surface parking and attached and detached garages. Amenities within the community will include a resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, business center and substantial open space. The site is located in Garland, TX, one of the more populous cities within the high-growth Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It is in close proximity to major employment centers including CityLine and Legacy Business Park, two of the leading headquarters sites for Fortune 500 companies entering Dallas.
For Domain Phase 1, BRG expects to initially invest approximately $9 million of preferred equity. Under BRG's invest-to-own structure, the Company will be entitled to a current-pay preferred return on investment of 15% per year, with the right, once the project is developed and stabilized, to convert its preferred equity investment into a control-position common membership interest in the controlling member of the joint venture.
Simultaneously with acquisition of the land for Phase 1, the BRG/ArchCo venture entered into options to acquire an additional 126 acres of property contiguous to Domain Phase 1, of which 34 acres are developable and, after required permitting, are planned to add approximately 724 units as Domain Phase 2 and Domain Phase 3 if subsequently acquired and developed.
About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of Class A institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through improvements to operations and properties. BRG generally invests with strategic regional partners, including some of the best-regarded, private owner-operators in the United States, making it possible to operate as a local sharpshooter in each of its markets while enhancing off-market sourcing capabilities. The Company is included in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For more information, please visit our website at: www.bluerockresidential.com.
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BG Acquires 35% Stake in Block 12, Off Cyprus
BG International has signed an agreement with Noble Energy to acquire 35% interest in Block 12, offshore Cyprus, for a total cash consideration of $165 million.
The block includes the Aphrodite natural gas discovery, which has gross mean natural gas resources of approximately 4 Tcf. Noble Energy will maintain operatorship of Block 12 with a 35% interest...
For more: http://www.1derrick.com/bg-acquires-35-stake-in-block-12-off-cyprus/16993/
BRG 3rd Quarter Conference Call at noon EST.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Pays October 2015 Dividend
NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") has distributed a monthly cash dividend of $0.096666 per share on the Company's Class A and Class B common stock, as announced earlier in the quarter.
The Company's monthly dividend payments to stockholders represent an annualized dividend yield of 9.59% based on the closing price of $ 12.09 for the Company's Class A common stock as of the close of trading on November 4th, 2015. This yield is subject to change.
The payment follows the Company's October 12, 2015 announcement of its declaration of a $0.29 per share quarterly dividend on its Class A and Class B common stock, each payable monthly across the quarter. The Company paid the dividend to stockholders of record as of October 25, 2015.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Acquires Two Class-A Multifamily Properties in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Adding 674 Units
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) ("BRG" "The REIT" or the "Company") announced today that it has acquired two newly-developed Class A, institutional-quality apartment communities in the strong and growing Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas market: the 352-unit Sorrel Phillips Creek Ranch Apartments ("Sorrel") in Frisco, and 322-unit The Sovereign Apartments in Fort Worth ("Sovereign"). BRG acquired the properties through a joint venture for a total purchase price of $99.7 million, or approximately $147,900 per unit.
The acquisitions are projected to yield a pro forma year one stabilized cap rate of approximately 5.7%. This compares favorably to cap rates of 5.0% to 5.3% for assets of similar quality in the market. The Company sourced the transaction off-market at favorable pricing from a single seller through its operating partner, Carroll Organization ("Carroll").
BRG invested 95% of the venture's equity requirement, or approximately $32.9 million, with an affiliate of Carroll, funding the balance for a 5% stake in the venture. The joint venture further capitalized the investment with acquisition loans of approximately $67.6 million in total.
The Dallas-Fort Worth submarket is among the fastest growing in the US. Frisco, listed among Money Magazine's Top 100 Places to Live in the US, is expanding rapidly with the relocation of 10 Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and more than 150 regional headquarters into the immediate area. The population in Frisco has surged 307% in slightly under 15 years. Fort Worth, ranked #2 on Forbes' 2015 list of Best Cities for Job Seekers, is home to 18 Fortune 500 companies and is a hub for companies looking to relocate. Residential occupancy rates in both property submarkets exceed 95%.
The Sorrel and Sovereign properties each offer amply-sized one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts averaging 1,034 square feet and 1,071 square feet, respectively. Both properties feature high-end in-unit finishes and upscale shared amenities including resort-style pools, dog parks, 24-hour fitness centers, cyber cafes, and outdoor kitchens/barbeque spaces.
"The Sorrel and Sovereign acquisitions place BRG squarely in the path of the area's robust growth and fit neatly within an investment thesis that continues to deliver solid returns to the REIT," said Ramin Kamfar, Chairman and CEO of BRG.
About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of Class A institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through improvements to operations and properties. BRG generally invests with strategic regional partners, including some of the best-regarded, private owner-operators in the United States, making it possible to operate as a local sharpshooter in each of its markets while enhancing off-market sourcing capabilities. The Company is included in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes. BRG has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For more information, please visit our website at:
www.bluerockresidential.com.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call Set for November 12
8:45 am ET October 27, 2015 (PR Newswire)
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company" or "BRG") will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015 before the market opens on Thursday, November 12, 2015. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time). The call will include prepared remarks by management as well as a question and answer session.
Conference Call DetailsInvestors and analysts may pre-register for the webcast to receive a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Pre-registration may be completed at any time, including up to and after the call start time, by accessing http://dpregister.com/10075472.
Participants who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered can do so on the day of the event by dialing +1 (877) 270-2148 within the U.S., or +1 (412) 902-6510, and requesting the "Bluerock Residential Conference." To submit a question to management during the call, participants must be logged in via telephone. Questions submitted in advance are welcome and may be sent via email to Josh Hoffman at jhoffman@bluerockre.com.
Details for the Replay of the Conference CallThe webcast will be available for replay on the Company's website two hours after the call concludes, and will remain available through February 12, 2016. The webcast replay will be accessible through http://services.choruscall.com/links/blue151112, as well as by dialing +1 (877) 344-7529 in the U.S., or +1 (412) 317-0088 internationally, and requesting conference number 10075472.
About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of Class A institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through improvements to operations and properties. The Company generally invests with strategic regional partners, including some of the best-regarded, private owner-operators in the United States, making it possible to operate as a local sharpshooter in each of its markets while enhancing off-market sourcing capabilities. The Company is listed on the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes. The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.bluerockresidential.com.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT (BRG) Prices Series A Preferred Stock Offering
8:00 am ET October 16, 2015 (PR Newswire) Print
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (the "Company") announced today the pricing of its public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its 8.250% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), for total net proceeds of approximately $60.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 375,000 additional shares to cover overallotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on October 21, 2015, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company has applied to list the Series A Preferred Stock on the NYSE MKT under the symbol "BRG-PrA." If the application is approved, trading of the Series A Preferred Stock is expected to commence within 30 days after the initial issuance thereof. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol "BRG."
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for future multifamily acquisitions and investments, and other general corporate and working capital purposes, which may include the funding of capital improvements at its properties.
Wunderlich, Compass Point, D.A. Davidson & Co. and Janney Montgomery Scott are serving as joint book-running managers for the offering.
The offering is being made pursuant to the Company's effective shelf registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which became effective on December 19, 2014. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting: Wunderlich Securities, Inc., Attention: Equity Syndicate, 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 150, Memphis, Tennessee 38119, or by email at syndicate@wundernet.com , or Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC, Equity Syndicate, 1055 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Suite 303, Washington, D.C. 20007, or by email at syndicate@compasspointllc.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these shares or any other securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any state.
About Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring a diversified portfolio of Class A institutional-quality apartment properties in demographically attractive growth markets to appeal to the renter by choice. The Company's objective is to generate value through off-market/relationship-based transactions and, at the asset level, through improvements to operations and properties. The Company generally invests with strategic regional partners, including some of the best-regarded private owner-operators in the United States, enabling the Company to operate as a local sharpshooter in each of its markets while enhancing its off-market sourcing capabilities. The Company's Class A Common Stock is listed on the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes. The Company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Forward Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical, including statements regarding management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, plans or predictions of the future, and are typically identified by such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "should" and "could." Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur, including, without limitation, with respect to the completion of the proposed public offering on the terms described or at all, and the Company's proposed use of net proceeds.Furthermore, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectusfiled by the Company with the SEC on October 13, 2015, and the documents incorporated therein by reference, and in the Company's annual and periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC, copies of which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.
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SOURCE Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc.
Looks like either some profit taking or shorting happened here today. Nevertheless, my investment has been sound since my entry point.
$BRG!
Sometimes you just read something on a whim. The Real Estate market is doing really well, as of late.
I felt it was time to look at some of these REITs or whatever this is. I jumped in and I'm very happy that I did.
Keep it going $BRG!
$BRG...Nearly .10 a share for dividend payout this month...VERY NICE!
Did this thing get shorted today, or what?
I will check it out...Thanks!
Just noticed you are the only one posting this year as I was the one last year. Apt rentals are one of my big things, with monthly div's. Look at IRT also. Sold all my income properties & get my monthly rental income from these things without all the hassle of repairs and evictions. Stag is one of my commercial plays. REGARDS
Really enjoying this pickup of $BRG. Keep accumulating properties.
$BRG currently at $12.10...EXCELLENT!!
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