Ladder Capital Corp Announces First Quarter 2026 Dividend to Holders of Class A Common Stock

Dividend Announcement - Ladder Capital Corp announced a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.23 per share of Class A common stock, payable on April 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026 [1] Company Overview - Ladder Capital Corp is a publicly listed, investment grade-rated commercial real estate finance company with a diversified nationwide platform, focusing on tailored capital solutions across the commercial real estate landscape, particularly in the middle market [1] - Since its founding in 2008, the company has deployed over $50 billion of capital across the real estate capital stack, serving both institutional and middle-market clients [1] - The company originates fixed and floating rate first mortgage loans collateralized by all major commercial property types and operates predominantly net leased, income-producing real estate [1] Management and Ownership - Ladder Capital is internally managed and led by a seasoned management team with deep industry expertise, with over 11% insider ownership, ensuring strong alignment with the interests of all stakeholders [1] - The company maintains a conservative and durable capital structure, reflected in its investment grade credit ratings of Baa3 from Moody's and BBB- from Fitch, both with stable outlooks [1] Financial Performance - For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Ladder reported GAAP income before taxes of $15.5 million, or $0.13 of diluted earnings per share, and distributable earnings of $21.4 million, or $0.17 of distributable EPS [1]