Star Holdings (NASDAQ:STHO) (the "Company") announced the following:
Share Repurchase Program
The Company's Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase of up to $10 million of the Company's common shares. These repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, subject to market and pricing conditions, applicable law and other factors deemed relevant in the Company's sole discretion. The share repurchase authorization does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Term Loan Credit Agreement with Safehold
The Term Loan Credit Agreement has been amended to, among other things:
- Extend the maturity date of the underlying term loan facilities by one year, to March 31, 2028
- Provide that Star Holdings may re-borrow amounts that have been paid on the $25 million incremental facility available under the agreement for permitted purposes
- Provide a restricted payments basket that will permit the Company to repurchase up to $10 million of its common shares for cash
As of March 28, 2025, the outstanding term loan had a principal balance of $115.0 million and no outstanding borrowings on the incremental facility.
Management Agreement with Safehold
The Management Agreement has been amended to, among other things:
- Increase the management fee payable in respect of the annual term running from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 from $5.0 million to $7.5 million
- Increase the "Termination Fee" payable to the manager in certain circumstances from $50.0 million to $55.0 million, in each case less the aggregate amount of management fees paid prior to the termination date
Amendment to Margin Loan Facility
The Margin Loan Facility has been amended to, among other things:
- Extend the maturity date of the underlying margin loan facility by two years, to March 31, 2028
- Provide a commitment for up to $15.8 million of additional funding on a delayed-draw basis, subject to satisfaction of the conditions for drawing
- Provide for increases in the applicable margin
- Improve certain loan-to-value ratios and collateral release thresholds