Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

Equity

Preferred Stock

The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total amount of cumulative preferred dividends in arrears was $4.0 million.

As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 4,600,000 shares of 6.750% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Series A Preferred Stock") outstanding.

As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 4,820,421 shares of 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Series B Preferred Stock") outstanding.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 4,000,000 shares of 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share ("Series C Preferred Stock") outstanding. The 4,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock were issued during the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 and provided $96.5 million of net proceeds after $3.5 million of commissions and offering costs.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 379,668 shares of 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Series D Preferred Stock") outstanding and 957,133 shares of 8.250% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Series E Preferred Stock") outstanding.

On January 20, 2022, the Company commenced an "at-the-market" offering for our Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, or the "Preferred ATM Program," by entering into equity distribution agreements with sales agents under which it is authorized to offer and sell up to $100.0 million of Series A Preferred Stock and/or Series B Preferred Stock from time to time. The Company did not issue any shares of preferred stock under the Preferred ATM Program during either of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024 or 2023. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had remaining authorization under the Preferred ATM Program of $99.5 million.

The Company's Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock, and Series E Preferred Stock (collectively the "Series Preferred Stock") rank senior to its common stock and Convertible Non-controlling Interests. Each Series Preferred Stock ranks on a parity with all other Series Preferred Stock with respect to the

payment of dividends and the distribution of assets upon a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company.

Series A

The Company's Series A Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. The Series A Preferred Stock is not redeemable by the Company prior to October 30, 2024, except under circumstances where it is necessary to allow the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and except in certain instances upon the occurrence of a change of control. Holders of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock generally do not have any voting rights.

Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends (i) from and including the original issue date to, but excluding, October 30, 2024, at a fixed rate equal to 6.750% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference and (ii) from and including October 30, 2024, at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 5.196% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or about the 30th day of each January, April, July, and October.

Series B

The Company's Series B Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. The Series B Preferred Stock is not redeemable by the Company prior to January 30, 2027, except under circumstances where it is necessary to allow the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and except in certain instances upon the occurrence of a change of control. Holders of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock generally do not have any voting rights.

Holders of the Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends from and including the original issue date to, but excluding, January 30, 2027 (the "Series B First Reset Date"), at a fixed rate equal to 6.250% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. The applicable fixed rate resets on the First Reset Date and again on the fifth anniversary of the preceding reset date (each a "Series B Reset Date"), at a rate equal to the five-year treasury rate as measured three business days prior to the Series B Reset Date plus 4.99% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or about the 30th day of each January, April, July, and October.

Series C

The Company's Series C Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. The Series C Preferred Stock is not redeemable by the Company prior to April 30, 2028, except under circumstances where it is necessary to allow the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and except in certain instances upon the occurrence of a change of control. Holders of the Company's Series C Preferred Stock generally do not have any voting rights.

Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends from and including the original issue date to, but excluding, April 30, 2028 (the "Series C First Reset Date"), at a fixed rate equal to 8.625% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. The applicable fixed rate resets on the First Reset Date and again on the fifth anniversary of the preceding reset date (each a "Series C Reset Date"), at a rate equal to the five-year treasury rate as measured three business days prior to the Series C Reset Date plus 5.13% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or about the 30th day of each January, April, July, and October.

Series D

The Company's Series D Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not subject to any sinking fund. The Series D Preferred Stock is redeemable by the Company at its discretion upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice. Holders of the Company's Series D Preferred Stock generally do not have any voting rights.

Holders of the Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends from and including, September 30, 2023, at a fixed rate equal to 7.000% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or about the 30th day of each March, June, September, and December.

Series E

The Company's Series E Preferred Stock has no stated maturity and is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption. The Series E Preferred Stock is not redeemable by the Company prior to March 30, 2024, except under circumstances where it is necessary to allow the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes and except in certain instances upon the occurrence of a change of control. Holders of the Company's Series E Preferred Stock generally do not have any voting rights.

Holders of the Series E Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends (i) from and including September 30, 2023 to but not including March 30, 2024, at a fixed rate equal to 8.250% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference and (ii) from and including March 30, 2024, at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 5.664% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference. Dividends are payable quarterly in arrears on or about the 30th day of each March, June, September, and December.

Common Stock

As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company has authorized 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. The Board of Directors may authorize the issuance of additional shares, subject to the approval of the holders of at least a majority of the shares of common stock then outstanding. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 85,056,648 and 83,000,488 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively.

On August 6, 2021, the Company commenced an "at-the-market" offering program for shares of its common stock, or "2021 Common ATM Program," by entering into equity distribution agreements with sales agents under which the Company was authorized to offer and sell up to 10.0 million shares of common stock from time to time. On January 24, 2023, the Company amended the equity distribution agreements (the "EDA Amendments") with each of the sales agents. The EDA Amendments authorize the Company to offer and sell up to $225.0 million of common stock from time to time (the "2023 Common ATM Program"); the 2021 Common ATM Program and 2023 Common ATM Program are collectively referred to as the "Common ATM Programs." On November 13, 2023, the Company entered into two new equity distribution agreements to include two additional sales agents under the 2023 Common ATM Program. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, the Company issued 2,103,725 shares of common stock under the 2023 Common ATM Program which provided $26.9 million of net proceeds after $0.3 million of agent commissions and offering costs. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 4,433,861 shares of common stock under the Common ATM Programs which provided $60.5 million of net proceeds after $0.9 million of agent commissions and offering costs.

The following table summarizes issuance, repurchase, and other activity with respect to the Company's common stock for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2024, and 2023:

	Three-Month Period Ended
	March 31, 2024	March 31, 2023
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively)	83,000,488	63,812,215
Share Activity:
Shares of common stock issued	2,103,725	4,433,861
Shares of common stock repurchased	(47,565)	(1,061,000)
Shares of Common Stock Outstanding (as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively)	85,056,648	67,185,076

If all Convertible Non-controlling Interests that have been previously issued were to become fully vested and exchanged for shares of common stock as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock would increase to 85,891,703 and 83,795,803 shares, respectively.

On June 13, 2018, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a share repurchase program under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to 1.55 million shares of common stock (the "2018 Repurchase Plan"); all shares authorized under the 2018 Repurchase Plan have been repurchased. On March 21, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $50 million of the Company's common stock (the "2023 Repurchase Plan"), which extended the Company’s ability to repurchase common stock beyond the 1.55 million shares under the 2018 Repurchase Plan. The 2023 Repurchase Plan is open-ended in duration and allow the Company to make repurchases from time to time on the open market or in negotiated transactions, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans. Repurchases under the 2023 Repurchase Plan are at the Company's discretion, subject to applicable law, share availability, price and financial performance, among other considerations. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 47,565 shares at an average price per share of $11.01 and a total cost of $0.5 million. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 1,061,000 shares at an average price per share of $11.38 and a total

cost of $12.1 million. As of March 31, 2024, the Company has authorization to repurchase an additional $45.3 million of the Company's common stock under the 2023 Repurchase Plan.