BRANFORD, Conn., Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) announces its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The company will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to discuss in greater detail its financial condition and operating results for the second quarter of 2021.
John Villano, CPA, the company’s Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer stated: “We achieved solid financial performance in the second quarter of 2021, as evidenced by a 56% increase in revenue, due in large part to an increase in interest income on our loan portfolio versus the same period last year. We also achieved net income of $2.5 million and generated over $6.1 million of cash flow from operations. In addition, we have significantly enhanced our balance sheet. As of June 30, 2021, we had cash, cash equivalents and investment securities totaling approximately $106.7 million compared to $56.7 million as of December 31, 2020. This increase in our liquidity largely reflects $40.6 million of net proceeds from our Series A Preferred Stock offering and $22.9 million from the sale of common shares. This past July, we also announced a $200 million master repurchase financing facility with Churchill MRA Funding I, which is expected to further reduce our overall cost of capital and help finance the continued expansion of our lending activities. Given our strong balance sheet, we are funding larger loans than we have in the past, which we believe are secured by high quality properties owned by established developers. At the same time, we continue to expand our geographic footprint. Looking ahead, we see a favorable competitive landscape and our loan pipeline remains robust. As a result, we believe we are well capitalized to take advantage of the market demand for our loan products for the balance of 2021 and beyond.”
Results of operations – three months ended June 30, 2021
Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately $6.7 million compared to approximately $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of approximately $2.4 million, or 56%. The increase is primarily attributable to the growth in lending operations. For the second quarter of 2021, interest income and origination fees were approximately $4.7 million and $832,000, respectively. In comparison, for the three months ended June 30, 2020, interest income and origination fees were approximately $3.3 million and $647,000, respectively. In the second quarter of 2021 the company had $85,000 of gains from the sale of investment securities compared to a loss of approximately $8,900 for the 2020 period. Investment income for the second quarter of 2021 increased to $180,000 compared to approximately $33,000 for the same period last year. Other income was approximately $543,000 for the second quarter of 2021, compared to approximately $283,000 for the same period last year. Finally, the company recognized a gain on the extinguishment of debt of $257,845 for the second quarter of 2021.
Total operating costs and expenses for three months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately $4.2 million compared to approximately $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in operating costs and expenses is primarily attributable to the increase in interests expense and amortization of deferred financing costs, which, in turn, is a direct result of an increase in overall indebtedness, particularly the unsubordinated unsecured notes.
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately $2.5 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to $2.3 million, or $0.10 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Results of operations – six months ended June 30, 2021
Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was approximately $12.4 million compared to approximately $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020, an increase of approximately 44.2%. Revenue growth for the six months ended June 30, 2020, is directly related to the increase in lending operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, interest income was approximately $9.2 million and origination fees were approximately $1.35 million, respectively. In comparison, for the six months ended June 30, 2020, interest income and origination fees were approximately $6.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Investment income was approximately $423,000 for the first six months of 2021 compared to approximately $131,000 for the same period last year. Other income was approximately $1.0 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to approximately $567,000 for the same period last year.
Total operating costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021, were approximately $7.7 million compared to $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in operating costs and expenses is primarily attributable to the increase in the company’s unsecured, unsubordinated notes.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately $4.7 million, or $0.20 per share, compared to $4.5 million, or $0.20 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Financial Condition
At June 30, 2021, total assets were approximately $296.3 million compared to $226.7 million at December 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to the increase in cash and cash equivalents and investment securities of $50.0 million, an increase of the mortgage loan portfolio of approximately $17.2 million, an increase in investment in partnership of approximately $1.8 million, and a net increase in property and equipment of $736,000.
Total liabilities at June 30, 2021 were approximately $150.0 million compared to $145.8 million at December 31, 2020. This increase is principally due to an increase in the line of credit of approximately $6.2 million, advances from borrowers of $1.2 million and deferred revenue of approximately $131,000 offset by decreases in dividends payable of $2.7 million, mortgage payable of $770,000 and other items.
Shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2021 was approximately $146.3 million compared to approximately $80.9 million at December 31, 2020. This increase was due primarily to net proceeds of $40.6 million from the sale of shares of our Series A Preferred Stock, net proceeds of $22.9 million from the sale of common shares and net income of approximately $4.7 million.
On July 15, 2021, the Company authorized and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share to be paid to shareholders of record as of the close of trading on the NYSE American on July 26, 2021. The dividend was paid on July 30, 2021.
Investor Conference Call
The company will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, to discuss in greater detail its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2021, as well as its outlook for the balance of 2021.
Interested parties can access the conference call via telephone by dialing toll free 1-888-506-0062 for U.S. callers or 973-528-0011 for international callers and entering the entry code: 709814. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2304/42490 or on Sachem’s website at https://ir.sachemcapitalcorp.com/presentations.
The webcast will also be archived on the company’s website and a telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call through Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or 919-992-2331 for international callers and by entering replay passcode: 42490.
About Sachem Capital Corp.
Sachem Capital Corp. specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans. It offers short-term (i.e., three years or less) secured, nonbanking loans (sometimes referred to as “hard money” loans) to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation or improvement of properties located primarily in Connecticut. The company does not lend to owner occupants. The company’s primary underwriting criteria is a conservative loan to value ratio. The properties securing the company’s loans are generally classified as residential or commercial real estate and, typically, are held for resale or investment. Each loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on real estate. Each loan is also personally guaranteed by the principal(s) of the borrower, which guaranty may be collaterally secured by a pledge of the guarantor’s interest in the borrower. The company also makes opportunistic real estate purchases apart from its lending activities. The company believes that it qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes and has elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with its 2017 tax year.
Forward Looking Statements
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We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to several risks, uncertainties and assumptions as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2020 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release may not occur, and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
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SACHEM CAPITAL CORP.
BALANCE SHEETS
| June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 62,225,813 | $ | 19,408,028 | ||||
| Investment securities | 44,502,267 | 37,293,703 | ||||||
| Investment in partnership | 1,843,398 | — | ||||||
| Mortgages receivable | 172,793,975 | 155,616,300 | ||||||
| Interest and fees receivable | 2,017,996 | 1,820,067 | ||||||
| Other receivables | 131,175 | 67,307 | ||||||
| Due from borrowers | 2,306,346 | 2,025,663 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 153,732 | 71,313 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,168,988 | 1,433,388 | ||||||
| Real estate owned | 7,892,845 | 8,861,609 | ||||||
| Other deposits | 192,646 | — | ||||||
| Deferred financing costs | 88,212 | 72,806 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 296,317,393 | $ | 226,670,184 | ||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Notes payable (net of deferred financing costs of $4,383,186 and $4,866,058) | $ | 110,143,564 | $ | 109,640,692 | ||||
| Mortgage payable | — | 767,508 | ||||||
| Line of credit | 34,276,418 | 28,055,648 | ||||||
| Accrued dividends payable | — | 2,654,977 | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 315,708 | 372,662 | ||||||
| Other loans | — | 257,845 | ||||||
| Security deposits held | 13,416 | 13,416 | ||||||
| Advances from borrowers | 2,987,231 | 1,830,539 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 2,230,435 | 2,099,331 | ||||||
| Notes payable | 42,918 | 54,682 | ||||||
| Accrued interest | 18,299 | 3,344 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 150,027,989 | 145,750,644 | ||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred shares - $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,700,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding | 1,700 | — | ||||||
| Common stock - $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 26,733,213 and 22,124,801 issued and outstanding | 26,733 | 22,125 | ||||||
| Paid-in capital | 147,362,456 | 83,814,376 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (137,802 | ) | (25,992 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (963,683 | ) | (2,890,969 | ) | ||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 146,289,404 | 80,919,540 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 296,317,393 | $ | 226,670,184 | ||||
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP.
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income from loans | $ | 4,682,295 | $ | 3,265,677 | $ | 9,213,528 | $ | 6,167,083 | ||||||||
| Investment income | 180,120 | 33,162 | 422,811 | 130,678 | ||||||||||||
| Income from partnership investment | 36,868 | — | 54,241 | — | ||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on sale of investment securities | 85,471 | (8,925 | ) | (43,968 | ) | 437,159 | ||||||||||
| Origination fees | 831,893 | 647,499 | 1,349,321 | 1,158,555 | ||||||||||||
| Late and other fees | 61,970 | 21,099 | 97,899 | 35,880 | ||||||||||||
| Processing fees | 43,410 | 39,665 | 79,385 | 86,123 | ||||||||||||
| Rental income (loss), net | (9,398 | ) | 29,456 | (5,214 | ) | 40,184 | ||||||||||
| Debt forgiveness | 257,845 | — | 257,845 | — | ||||||||||||
| Other income | 543,421 | 283,009 | 1,000,230 | 567,283 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 6,713,895 | 4,310,642 | 12,426,078 | 8,622,945 | ||||||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest and amortization of deferred financing costs | 2,505,234 | 1,152,302 | 4,969,989 | 2,302,255 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 251,170 | 110,104 | 482,928 | 242,413 | ||||||||||||
| Compensation, fees and taxes | 812,143 | 388,075 | 1,404,230 | 732,569 | ||||||||||||
| Exchange fees | 12,465 | — | 24,795 | 7,272 | ||||||||||||
| Other expenses and taxes | 23,506 | 6,534 | 45,314 | 35,238 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 21,263 | 14,688 | 40,865 | 30,971 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 248,308 | 127,460 | 407,916 | 267,674 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on sale of real estate | 14,962 | — | 17,096 | 4,460 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment loss | 294,000 | 245,000 | 319,000 | 495,000 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 4,183,051 | 2,044,163 | 7,712,133 | 4,117,852 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | 2,530,844 | 2,266,479 | 4,713,945 | 4,505,093 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) gain | ||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities | (104,316 | ) | 221,449 | (111,810 | ) | 86,067 | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | 2,426,528 | $ | 2,487,928 | $ | 4,602,135 | $ | 4,591,160 | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted net income per common share outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | ||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 24,851,010 | 22,117,301 | 23,503,679 | 22,117,301 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 24,857,897 | 22,117,301 | 23,507,685 | 22,117,301 | ||||||||||||
SACHEM CAPITAL CORP.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(unaudited)
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, | ||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 4,713,945 | $ | 4,505,093 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond discount | 502,872 | 235,913 | ||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs | 72,806 | — | ||||||
| Depreciation expense | 40,865 | 30,971 | ||||||
| Stock based compensation | 62,319 | 8,214 | ||||||
| Impairment loss | 319,000 | 495,000 | ||||||
| Loss on sale of real estate | 17,096 | 4,460 | ||||||
| Loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities | 43,968 | (437,159 | ) | |||||
| Debt forgiveness | (257,845 | ) | — | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| (Increase) decrease in: | ||||||||
| Interest and fees receivable | (197,929 | ) | (186,094 | ) | ||||
| Other receivables | (63,868 | ) | 25,000 | |||||
| Due from borrowers | (280,683 | ) | (597,776 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | (82,419 | ) | (48,441 | ) | ||||
| Deposits on property and equipment | — | 71,680 | ||||||
| (Decrease) increase in: | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | 14,955 | (144 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (56,954 | ) | 51,836 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 131,104 | (346,855 | ) | |||||
| Advances from borrowers | 1,156,692 | 163,933 | ||||||
| Total adjustments | 1,421,979 | (529,462 | ) | |||||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 6,135,924 | 3,975,631 | ||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Purchase of investment securities | (85,471,393 | ) | (17,428,603 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from the sale of investment securities | 78,107,144 | 17,940,198 | ||||||
| Purchase of interest in investment partnership | (1,843,398 | ) | — | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of real estate owned | 919,014 | 1,762,775 | ||||||
| Acquisitions of and improvements to real estate owned | (286,346 | ) | (1,027,533 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (776,465 | ) | (62,567 | ) | ||||
| Security deposits held | — | 5,616 | ||||||
| Principal disbursements for mortgages receivable | (75,190,172 | ) | (42,303,747 | ) | ||||
| Principal collections on mortgages receivable | 58,012,498 | 25,417,062 | ||||||
| Costs in connection with investment activities | (192,646 | ) | — | |||||
| NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (26,721,764 | ) | (15,696,799 | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||
| Proceeds from line of credit | 6,220,770 | — | ||||||
| Repayment of mortgage payable | (767,508 | ) | (8,181 | ) | ||||
| Principal payments on notes payable | (11,764 | ) | (10,031 | ) | ||||
| Dividends paid | (5,441,636 | ) | (2,654,076 | ) | ||||
| Financings costs incurred | (88,212 | ) | (58,353 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from other loans | — | 257,845 | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of expenses | 22,878,849 | — | ||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of Series A Preferred Stock, net of expenses | 40,613,126 | — | ||||||
| NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 63,403,625 | (2,472,796 | ) | |||||
| NET INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 42,817,785 | (14,193,964 | ) | |||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS- BEGINNING OF YEAR | 19,408,028 | 18,841,937 | ||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD | $ | 62,225,813 | $ | 4,647,973 | ||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION | ||||||||
| Interest paid | $ | 4,479,800 | $ | 2,066,341 | ||||
