UNIONDALE, N.Y., July 21, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ABR), today announced the recognition of a $58 million net gain related to its investment in the 450 West 33rd Street property. In 2007, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $58 million from the closing of this transaction and recorded a corresponding net deferred gain as a result of guarantying a portion of the property's indebtedness. In July 2014, the existing debt on the property was refinanced and the Company's portion of the guarantee terminated, resulting in the recognition of the deferred gain for GAAP purposes. The recognition of this gain will increase, on a proforma basis, the Company's previously disclosed March 31, 2014 GAAP book value per common share by $1.16 to $8.71 from $7.55 per common share.
About Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust, which invests in a diversified portfolio of multi-family and commercial real estate related bridge and mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, mortgage related securities and other real estate related assets. Arbor is externally managed and advised by Arbor Commercial Mortgage, LLC, a national commercial real estate finance company operating through 14 offices in the US that specializes in debt and equity financing for multi-family and commercial real estate. For more information about Arbor Realty Trust, Inc., please visit www.arborrealtytrust.com.
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