M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
Terra Property Trust enters merger agreement with Western Asset Mortgage; TPT holders get WMC convertible shares
Terra Property Trust, Inc.
- Per share exchange ratio based on adjusted book values of TPT and WMC as of determination date; no fixed cash price.
- WMC will pay $7M termination fee to its external manager; reciprocal termination fees: $3M (WMC) and $6M (TPT).
- Mavik Capital Management affiliate commits up to $4M of open-market share purchases post-close to support WMC Class A trading.
- New management agreement with Terra REIT Advisers effective at closing: 1.5% quarterly base fee plus 20% incentive fee over 7% hurdle.
- Closing expected by March 21, 2024; subject to stockholder approvals, SEC registration, and other conditions.