Franklin BSP Realty Trust First Quarter 2025 Supplemental Information Important Information The information herein relates to the Company's business and financial information as of March 31, 2025 and does not reflect subsequent developments. Risk Factors Investing in and owning our common stock involves a high degree of risk. See the section entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025, and the risk disclosures in our subsequent periodic reports filed wit ...

Core Insights - Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. ("SUNS") has provided a preliminary estimate of distributable earnings for Q1 2025, ranging from $0.30 to $0.32 per basic weighted average common share, consistent with the previous quarter's earnings of $0.30 [2][4] - The expected book value per share for SUNS is projected to be between $13.60 and $13.90 [2] Financial Performance - For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Tannenbaum Capital Group (TCG) Real Estate platform originated loans totaling $212.5 million, with SUNS committing $147.5 million and funding $109.8 million [3] - As of March 31, 2025, SUNS had $352.1 million in commitments, with $233.4 million funded, which increased to $235.4 million funded by April 18, 2025 [3] Company Overview - SUNS operates as an institutional commercial real estate lender, focusing on transitional CRE projects in the Southern United States, aiming for near-term value creation [5][6] - The company is part of a group of affiliated CRE-focused debt funds under TCG Real Estate, which includes both public and private mortgage REITs [6] Non-GAAP Metrics - Distributable Earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure used by the company to evaluate performance, excluding certain transactions and GAAP adjustments [7][9] - This measure is considered useful for investors to assess the overall performance of the business, as it reflects the company's current loan activity and operations [8][10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, the company generated distributable earnings of $0.29 per basic weighted average share, with a GAAP net loss of $1 million or $0.05 per share [14][31] - For the fiscal year 2024, net interest income was $45.7 million, with distributable earnings of $34.9 million or $1.68 per share, and a GAAP net income of $16.8 million or $0.78 per share [31] - As of December 31, 2024, total assets were $402.1 million, with total shareholder equity of $201.4 million and a book value per share of $9.02 [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company originated $135 million in new commitments for the fiscal year 2024, exceeding the goal of $100 million [9] - The weighted average portfolio yield to maturity was approximately 18% as of December 31, 2024 [33] - The company received $119 million in paydowns from five underperforming credits during 2024 [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The active deal pipeline as of March 1, 2025, was over $380 million, indicating strong demand for capital in the cannabis sector [10][17] - The company noted a growing supply-demand imbalance for debt capital in the cannabis industry, driven by refinancing activity and market expansions [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company refocused efforts solely on the cannabis sector after spinning off its commercial real estate portfolio [9] - The management aims to diversify the portfolio while enhancing underwriting and reducing exposure to underperforming credits [9] - The company is targeting loan sizes between $10 million and $40 million for future investments [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the opportunities in the cannabis space, citing a demand for capital that exceeds supply [10] - The company is focused on supporting strong operators in attractive limited license states, despite challenges in the market [18] - Management acknowledged the impact of underperforming legacy loans on earnings but emphasized ongoing efforts to manage the portfolio effectively [15][28] Other Important Information - The company declared a first-quarter dividend of $0.23 per share, reflecting a sustainable payout based on current performing assets [15] - The CECL reserve was $30.6 million, approximately 10.4% of loans at carrying value, indicating a cautious approach to credit risk [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on Justice Grown and next steps - Management indicated they would not negotiate in public but emphasized setting dividends at sustainable levels based on performing assets [38][39] Question: Commentary on the pipeline and opportunities - Management noted a robust pipeline of opportunities across refinancing, CapEx, and M&A, with a focus on good operators and strong credits [41][46] Question: Outlook for new fundings in 2025 - Management stated they would likely wait until the next quarter to set a new target for fundings, citing a better opportunity set than the previous year [50][53] Question: Clarification on liquidity and credit lines - Management confirmed approximately $89 million available under revolving credit facilities as of March 1, 2025 [55] Question: Sustainability of the dividend - Management clarified that the recent dividend adjustments were based on new developments and the need to set a sustainable payout level [56][59] Question: Demand for assets in New Jersey and Pennsylvania - Management refrained from commenting on specific market conditions but acknowledged the competitive landscape in those states [66] Question: Perspective on 280E tax implications - Management recognized the complexities of 280E and its impact on companies, expressing a desire for reform but noting it is not a priority for the current administration [72][73]