Blackstone Mortgage Trust Prices $450M Senior Secured Notes Offering Due 2031

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Blackstone Mortgage Trust announced the pricing of a $450 million private offering of 6.250% senior secured notes due 2031, with proceeds intended for general corporate purposes and debt repayment.

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• Prices $450 Million Senior Secured Notes

  Blackstone Mortgage Trust priced a private offering of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 at 100.000% of par value.

• Proceeds for General Corporate Purposes and Debt Repayment

  The net proceeds from the Notes offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including paying down existing secured indebtedness.

• Expected Closing Date

  The offering is expected to close on May 19, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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This 8-K confirms the pricing of a significant debt offering, which was previously reported in news. The $450 million raise, representing a substantial portion of the company's market capitalization, provides Blackstone Mortgage Trust with capital for general corporate purposes and to pay down existing secured indebtedness. This move is crucial for managing the company's balance sheet and liquidity, especially following its recent Q1 GAAP net loss and increased impaired loans. The successful pricing at par value with a 6.250% coupon demonstrates the company's ability to access capital markets, which is a positive signal for its financial stability and operational runway.