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  • Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) Stock Trends Lower Despite Merger Announcement with RPAI

    Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) Stock Trends Lower Despite Merger Announcement with RPAI

    Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) stock prices were down 9.84% shortly after market trading commenced on July 19th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$18.78 early on in the trading day.

    Merger Agreement with RPAI

    July 19th, 2021 saw the company announce having entered into a definitive merger agreement with Retail Properties of America, which would see the conversion of RPAI into a subsidiary of KRG, with the latter continuing forth as the sole surviving public company. The strategic transaction facilitates the merging of two stellar product portfolios and complementary geographic footprints, thereby facilitating the creation of a top-five shopping REIT, according to enterprise value.

    Combined Scope

    The merged company is expected to have a massive market cap of almost USD$4.6 billion, with a total enterprise value of roughly USD$7.5 billion, following the closing of the transaction. These forecasts are based on the closing price of KRG shares as of the end of July 16th, 2021, which saw each share have a price of USD$20.83. The combination of the accretive transaction with a strong balance sheet and a vast scope of value creation opportunities is expected to result in sustained increases in shareholder value over the long term.

    Details of the Merger

    As per the agreement, each common share of the partnering company will be converted into 0.623 newly issued shares of KRG common stock as a part of the 100% stock-for-stock transaction. As of the closing price of KRG stock on July 16th, 2021, the conversion rate represents a 13% premium to the closing price of RPAI at the same time. Shareholders of KRG are expected to retain ownership of roughly 40% of the combined company’s equity, while the other 60% will be held by RPAI shareholders.

    Assuming RPAI’s Debt

    The company will assume the entirety of RPAI’s debt and has accordingly secured a financing commitment that will give it access to USD$1.1 billion in a term loan bridge facility, in the case of debt consents failing to be obtained prior to the closing of the transaction. The closing of the transaction is expected for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.

    Future Outlook for KRG

    Armed with a massive strategic acquisition in the works, KRG is poised to capitalize on the significantly expanded scope of the resources it finds at its disposal. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will continue to leverage the resources at their disposal and will facilitate a smooth transition through to the closing of the merger agreement.

  • SGOCO Group, Ltd. (SGOC) Stock Skyrockets as Latest Possible Target of Meme Stock Phenomenon

    SGOCO Group, Ltd. (SGOC) Stock Skyrockets as Latest Possible Target of Meme Stock Phenomenon

    SGOCO Group, Ltd. (SGOC) stock prices were up by an astounding 279.46% as of the market closing on July 9th, 2021, bringing the price per share up to USD$9.79. Subsequent premarket fluctuations have seen the stock surge by 44.02%, bringing it up to USD$14.10.

    About SGOC

    SGOC manufactures a variety of offerings, primarily phase change storage systems. Consisting of a number of businesses based in Hong Kong, SGOC focuses on VR technology, energy saving technology, mortgage lending, property investment, and a host of other growth segments across various markets. The company is continuously allocating resources towards the building of an ecosystem of sustainable growth that results in healthy gains in shareholder value.

    SGOC Financials

    The penny stock company is based in Hong Kong, with a market cap in excess of USD$1 billion. This is despite the company reporting only USD$4 million in revenue for 2020, ultimately proving itself to be unprofitable at the moment. The company also reported a liquidity position of USD$3 million, indicating a balance sheet that does not reflect its inflated market cap.

    SGOC as the Latest Meme Stock

    The company’s stock has recently skyrocketed by more than an astounding 500%. This is despite an apparent absence of significant news about the company or changes in SGOC fundamentals. Without proper contextualization, it seems possible that SGOC has become the latest target of the meme stock phenomenon that has swept through the market . This is reflected by the jump from an average 10-day trading volume of company stock in the amount of 664,000 to more than 100 million.

    SGOC Short Interest

    The meme stock phenomenon is driven by retail investors who target underdog companies in order to execute a coordinated short squeeze. Historically, meme stocks have exhibited a high short interest, which is not the case with SGOC. The company indicated a short interest level of 8%, casting doubt on its status as a meme stock. Nevertheless, data from Fintel reports a short volume ration of more than 25%. Even if the growth is not driven by the meme stock phenomenon, the limited evidence available does suggest the influence of momentum and day traders.

    Future Outlook for SGOC

    Refusing to look a gift horse in its mouth, SGOC is poised to capitalize on the expanded opportunities afforded to it in light of its recent explosion of equity value. Despite the inherent risk and volatility associated with meme stocks, the company is keen to allocate resources towards maintaining its trajectory of fortuitous success by ushering in more organic growth moving forward.

  • New Senior Investment Group Inc. (SNR) Stock Surges Following Announcement of Acquisition by Ventas

    New Senior Investment Group Inc. (SNR) Stock Surges Following Announcement of Acquisition by Ventas

    New Senior Investment Group Inc. (SNR) stock prices were up by a significant 29.15% shortly after market trading commenced on June 28th, 2021, bringing the price up to USD$8.95 early on in the trading day.

    Buyout Transaction

    June 28th, 2021 saw Ventas Inc. announce its intentions to buy New Senior Investment Group in an all-stock transaction that is valued at roughly USD$2.3 billion. The move will see the healthcare-focused real estate investment trust expand its footprint into the senior housing market. As per the transaction, existing shareholders of SNR will receive 0.1561 shares of newly issued Ventas shares for every share of SNR. The resulting price of each SNR comes out to USD$9.10, representing a significant 31.7% premium.

    Details of the Transaction

    With the deal including USD$1.5 billion in debt, a closing date is expected for the second half of 2021. Ventas has cited the eventual recovery of the senior housing industry in a post-pandemic economy as a major reason for their decision to purchase SNR. The transaction is expected to result in the realizing of between USD$16 million to USD$18 million in annualized corporate synergies.

    Operating Expense Reports

    Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2021 were reported to be 3.2% lower than numbers reported for the same time period of the prior year. This year-over-year difference is largely attributable to reduced spending on occupancy-related expenses and other controllable costs, such as supplies and maintenance. Utilities and insurance expenses were up because of the winter storms earlier in February of 2021 affecting businesses across the United States. Operating expenses stemming from the impact of the pandemic came out to USD$0.3 million, down 46% from the prior year and 45% from the prior quarter.

    NOI Margins

    The first quarter of fiscal 2021 reported an NOI margin of 36.1%, down from the 39.1 reported in the fourth quarter of 2020. The quarter-over-quarter reduction was largely driven by the occupancy declines that have been persistent since the onset of the pandemic, with the February storms further exacerbating the situation. As operators push for occupancy growth, short-term margins are expected to suffer before picking up in the longer run.

    Future Outlook for SNR

    With the company set to be acquired, SNR is poised for the expanded facilities that will be made available to it to drive further growth. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will continue to leverage the resources at their disposal to facilitate significant and sustained increases in shareholder value.

  • Broadway Financial Corp. (BYFC) Stock Plummets After Falling Out of Favor with Hedge Funds

    Broadway Financial Corp. (BYFC) Stock Plummets After Falling Out of Favor with Hedge Funds

    Broadway Financial Corp. (BYFC) stock prices were down by a concerning 16.3234% shortly after market trading commenced on June 17th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$2.8199 early on in the trading day.

    Merger with CFBanc Financial

    The company completed its merger with CFBanc Financial Corp., with Broadway Financial Corp. continuing on as the sole surviving entity. Immediately after the execution of the merger, Broadway Bank merged with and into City First Bank of D.C., with the latter surviving as a surviving entity which concurrently changed its name to City First Bank, National Association.

    Private Placement

    Subsequent to the merger, the company completed the sale of 18,474,000 shares of its common stock in private placements with both institutional and accredited investors. The private placements saw the generation of USD$32.9 million in gross proceeds. The combination of the merger and the completion of the private placement has seen a significant increase in the company’s total equity capitalization and growth potential, as well as facilitating increased lending to communities that report low-to-moderate incomes.

    Consolidated Net Loss

    The first quarter of the fiscal year 2021 saw the company report a consolidated net loss of USD$3.5 million, representing a consolidated net loss of USD$0.13 per share. This significant year-over-year increase in net loss is primarily driven by merger related expenses amounting to USD$5.4 million. Of this total, USD$3.4 million were severance and other compensation costs, USD$1.8 million were professional service expenses, and USD$213,000 in costs arising from insurance deals.

    Total Assets

    As of March 31st, 2021, BYFC reported total assets in the amount of USD$479.6 million, a USD$3.8 million decrease from the USD$483.4 million reported as of December 31st, 2020. This year-over-year difference is largely attributable to decreases in cash and cash equivalents, amounting to USD$8 million, and investment securities available-for-sale of USD$675,000. These developments were offset by increases in loans receivable held for investment of USD$2.4 million, deferred tax assets of USD$1.5 million, and USD$1.2 million of other assets.

    Future Outlook for BYFC

    Armed with a solid liquidity position, BYFC is poised to return to its trajectory of success. The company is keen to reverse recent downwards trends in its equity value with the effective allocation of resources. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will continue to leverage the resources at their disposal to facilitate significant and sustained increases in shareholder value.

  • The Next Stage In Real Estate Tokenization

    The Next Stage In Real Estate Tokenization

    With cryptocurrency adoption on the rise, many sectors are vying to hop in on the bandwagon which has led to an increase in opportunities. Caruso Properties– one of the largest real estate firm in the US – has announced the acceptance of rent in the form of Bitcoin.

    The next initiative in the real estate industry has been taken by Vesta Equity to revolutionize real estate tokenization. In a partnership with Algorand block chain, Vesta Equity has launched its real estate tokenization services. Vesta Equity is a global home equity marketplace and it envisions to transform the industry by increasing the value provided to the customers.

    Through the tokenization, the company is aiming to disrupt the market by reducing the intermediaries. The tokenization will allow home owners to convert their equity into digital assets. The tokens will enable home owners to sell a percentage of their home equity in the form of digital assets to accredited investors without any compounding interest.

    Algorand and Vesta Equity, both, have their mission aligned which is to increase the value in the real estate market through the block chain technology and the numerous opportunities it provides. Real estate tokenization is one of the most viable real-world use of the block chain technology. Vesta Equity has taken the first steps towards a proper implementation. This will not only open doors for further implementation of block chain technology in the real estate realm but also in other industries as well.