Company Overview - Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) is an institutional lender focused on commercial real estate projects in the Southern United States[12] - The management team has structured over $21 billion in CRE and credit transactions[12] - SUNS targets a portfolio net internal rate of return (IRR) in the low-teens[12] Portfolio Composition - As of May 1, 2025, total current commitments were approximately $352 million[52] - Residential assets comprise approximately 71% of the portfolio[52] - Approximately 88% of the portfolio consists of senior loans[55] - Approximately 12% of the portfolio consists of subordinate loans[55] - The portfolio's weighted average yield to maturity is approximately 12.1%[51] Market Opportunity - The company sourced approximately $47.6 billion of CRE deals since October 2023, pursuing approximately 1.5% of deals sourced[13] - The company has an active pipeline of approximately $800 million[13] - Over $2 trillion in CRE loans maturing by the end of 2027 create opportunity for SUNS to scale quickly[13] Financial Performance (Q1 2025) - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3099437, or $027 per common share[62] - Distributable earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $3460706, or $031 per basic weighted average share[63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported distributable earnings of $0.34 per share, exceeding the high end of the guidance range [6][18] - A quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share was declared and paid [6][18] - The weighted average risk rating improved to 2.9 from 3.1 in the previous quarter [6][18] - Total debt to equity remained at 1.6 times, with a cash balance of approximately $42 million [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loan portfolio totaled $691 million in commitments, with 23 first mortgage loans and a weighted average yield of 8.5% [7] - Office exposure decreased to 25% of the portfolio from 27% at year-end [8] - The company closed two new student housing loans totaling approximately $50 million during the quarter [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a robust pipeline with increased requests for new acquisitions, indicating improved market conditions [13] - There was a shift in market sentiment with signs of spreads widening due to tariff-related headlines and uncertainties surrounding the Fed's rate path [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on reducing exposure to office loans while increasing investments in multifamily, student housing, industrial, and necessity-based retail sectors [8] - The management emphasized a disciplined credit selection approach and maintaining strong sponsor relationships to navigate market volatility [11][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that a lower rate environment could pressure earnings, particularly as older loans with higher margins are expected to be repaid [20] - The company remains confident in its portfolio's quality and the ability to capitalize on new opportunities despite a cautious outlook [11] Other Important Information - The company has a modest CECL reserve of 130 basis points of total loan commitments, down from 140 basis points [18] - New slides were added to the earnings presentation to illustrate earnings trends and net interest rate spreads [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussions with lenders and market sentiment - Management reported supportive conversations with lenders, maintaining steady borrowing costs despite widening market spreads [24][25] Question: Underwriting approach and credit standards - Management confirmed no modifications to their underwriting approach, emphasizing the importance of maintaining credit standards [27] Question: Credit performance and portfolio growth expectations - Management highlighted strong credit performance due to diligent underwriting and sponsorship, with a robust pipeline for new loans [32][34] Question: Updates on specific loans and maturities - Management provided updates on loan extensions and anticipated repayments, indicating a proactive approach to managing the portfolio [42][45] Question: Dividend evaluation timing - The Board of Trustees evaluates the dividend each quarter, considering overall performance and market conditions [48]