~Expected to accelerate diversification through asset sales~
– Business guarantees loan extension –
New York, April 30, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Strategic Investment Company (NYSE:NYC) (“ASIC” or the “Company”) today announced its intent to accelerate its efforts to evolve and diversify its business. . The Company has begun the process of selling its 9 Times Square property (“9 Times Square”) in midtown Manhattan. In addition, the Company plans to sell its properties at 123 William Street and 196 Orchard Street. These strategic dispositions further the Company's previously announced business plan to reposition its investment portfolio and expand its investments in non-real estate assets in Manhattan.
The company has also secured a loan modification for 9 Times Square, extending the maturity date to October 2024 and, subject to certain conditions, an additional extension to the end of 2024 to facilitate plans to sell the property. It also comes with options.
“As part of our revenue diversification efforts, we believe this is an opportunity to explore opportunities to monetize a portion of our commercial real estate portfolio, primarily located in Manhattan. “Once completed, we intend to sell additional assets,” Michael Anderson, CEO of American Strategic Investments, said in a statement. “We expect this strategic disposal to significantly deleverage our balance sheet and generate significant cash proceeds, which we intend to leverage.” “This is in pursuit of the strategy announced last year to expand asset acquisitions and diversify into higher-yielding assets.”
About the company
American Strategic Investment Co. owns a portfolio of commercial real estate. Additional information about ASIC can be found on ASIC's website at AmericanStrategicInvestment.com.
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