U.S. equity markets rebounded this week as investors weighed a relatively strong slate of housing market data and solid retail earnings against heightened geopolitical volatility in Eastern Europe. Following its worst week in two months, the S&P 500 advanced 1.7% this week - effectively erasing last week's 2% declines and extending its post-election gains to around 5%. Real estate equities - which lagged in two post-election weeks amid a rebound in interest rates - were among the leaders this week following an encouraging slate of REITworld updates.
Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE:AJX ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 21, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Emma Bolla - Associate General Counsel, Rithm Capital Michael Nierenberg - CEO & Chairman, CEO & President, Rithm Capital Conference Call Participants Thomas Catherwood - BTIG Stephen Laws - Raymond James Operator Good day, and welcome to the Great Ajax Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE:AJX ) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2023 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Nierenberg - Chief Executive Officer Mary Doyle - Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer Conference Call Participants Eric Hagen - BTIG Stephen Laws - Raymond James Jason Stewart - Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Good day and welcome to the Great Ajax Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
| - Industry | - Sector | Mr. Michael Nierenberg CEO | XFRA Exchange | 38983D300 CUSIP |
| United States Country | - Employees | - Last Dividend | 16 Mar 2020 Last Split | 13 Feb 2015 IPO Date |
Great Ajax Corp. is a distinguished entity within the real estate sector, specializing as a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT). Since its establishment in 2014, the company has cemented its presence in Tigard, Oregon, focusing on a broad spectrum of activities centered around mortgage loans and property investments. With a strategic decision to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Great Ajax Corp. has tailored its operational framework to optimize its financial structure and promote shareholder value through diverse investment conduits.
Great Ajax Corp. engages in the acquisition of mortgages that have either shown improvement in repayment after a period of default (re-performing loans) or are still in default (non-performing loans). This aspect of their operation plays a crucial role in their investment strategy, allowing them to manage and potentially rehabilitate distressed assets for returns.
The company either acquires or originates small balance commercial mortgage loans. These loans are particularly targeted towards properties that are secured by multi-family residential and commercial mixed-use retail/residential properties. This service underlines Great Ajax Corp.'s commitment to diversifying its portfolio and tapping into the niche market of small balance loans.
Apart from loan-related services, Great Ajax Corp. extends its investment realm to direct property investments, focusing on single-family homes and smaller commercial properties. This facet of their business model underscores an integrated approach to real estate investment, embracing both direct property ownership and financing.