ADAMAS TRUST, INC. current report, 29 June 2021

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed by New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYMT) on June 29, 2021. The filing discloses a material event under Regulation FD regarding a securitization transaction completed in May 2021.

Key Financial Metrics

  • Securitization Proceeds: The Company issued $180.0 million in notes.
  • Net Proceeds: $178.3 million after deducting estimated transaction expenses.
  • Debt Repayment: Net proceeds were utilized to repay approximately $116.8 million of outstanding non-mark-to-market repurchase agreements related to business purpose loans.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is the refinancing of debt through securitization. The Company replaced a portion of its existing repurchase agreement liabilities with new notes, resulting in a net reduction of specific debt obligations while generating excess liquidity from the transaction.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing does not provide updated financial guidance, forward-looking outlook statements, or specific risk disclosures beyond the transaction details. No unusual items or contingencies were disclosed in this report.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the terms and interest rates of the $180.0 million notes issued in the May 2021 securitization.
  • Confirm the remaining balance of non-mark-to-market repurchase agreements following the $116.8 million repayment.
  • Review the impact of the transaction expenses on the Company's overall liquidity position.