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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2022

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Safehold Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

    

001-38122

    

30-0971238

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File

Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

1114 Avenue of the Americas

39th Floor

New York   ,   NY

10036

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (212) 930-9400

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N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

    

Trading Symbol(s)

    

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

 

SAFE

 

NYSE

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 15, 2022, Safehold Inc. issued an earnings release and made available on its website an earnings presentation for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. A copy of the earnings release and earnings presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Current Report, including the exhibits hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.  The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 15, 2022, Safehold Inc. made available on its website an earnings presentation for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. A copy of the earnings presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated by reference.

The earnings presentation, including Exhibit 99.2 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1Earnings Release.

Exhibit 99.2Earnings Presentation.

Exhibit 104Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Safehold Inc.

Date:

February 15, 2022

By:

/s/ BRETT ASNAS

Brett Asnas

Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

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Press Release

Safehold Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

NEW YORK, February 15, 2022

Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

SAFE published a presentation detailing these results which can be found on its website, www.safeholdinc.com in the “Investor Relations” section.

Highlights from the earnings announcement include:

¾Q4 ‘21 revenue was $52.0 million, a 30% increase year-over-year
¾Q4 ‘21 net income was $21.3 million, a 39% increase year-over-year
¾Q4 ‘21 earnings per share were $0.38, a 29% increase year-over-year
¾Closed a record 17 ground leases totaling $777 million1 in Q4 ’21, bringing the total portfolio to 106 ground leases with an aggregate gross book value of $4.8 billion
¾UCA grew by an estimated $1.4 billion in Q4 ‘21, bringing total UCA to an estimated $8.1 billion
¾Upsized target portfolio guidance to $7.5 billion by December 31, 2023, up from previous target of $6.4 billion
¾Subsequent to the end of the quarter, a subsidiary of SAFE sold and received commitments to purchase 1.37% of the total authorized Caret Units at a valuation of $1.75 billion2

1 Investments in Q4 ‘21 include $91m of new forward commitments that have not yet been funded. Such funding commitments are subject to certain conditions. There can be no assurance that Safehold will complete these transactions.

2 Additional information regarding the transaction may be found in Safehold’s Q4 ‘21 Earnings Presentation published on its website and furnished on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1114 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036

T 212.930.9400

E investors@safeholdinc.com


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“With strong earnings, increased investment guidance and the initial sale of Caret Units, Safehold is poised to begin the next phase in its development of the modern ground lease industry. We expect to deliver even more benefits to customers and investors as our business grows and expands,” said Jay Sugarman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

The Company will host an earnings conference call reviewing this presentation beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. This conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties through Safehold's website and by using the dial-in information listed below:

Dial-In:

877.336.4440

International:

409.207.6984

Access Code:

1917847

A replay of the call will be archived on the Company’s website. Alternatively, the replay can be accessed via dial-in from 2:30 p.m. ET on February 15, 2022 through 12:00 a.m. ET on March 1, 2022 by calling:

Replay:

866.207.1041

International:

402.970.0847

Access Code:

1185612


About Safehold:

Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Through its modern ground lease capital solution, Safehold helps owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality and mixed-use properties in major markets throughout the United States generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar Inc., seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.

1114 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036
T 212.930.9400
investors@safeholdinc.com


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Company Contact:
Jason Fooks
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations & Marketing
T 212.930.9400
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investors@safeholdinc.com

1114 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10036
T 212.930.9400
investors@safeholdinc.com


Exhibit 99.2

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