BHM.AMEXBluerock Homes Trust, INC

DEF 14A: Bluerock Homes Trust Sets Date for 2024 Annual Stockholder Meeting

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Proxy Statement

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Bluerock Homes Trust will hold its annual stockholder meeting virtually on June 13, 2024, to vote on the election of directors and ratification of the independent auditor.

Capital raiseThe company engaged a related party as dealer manager, and pays up to 10% of the gross offering proceeds from the offering as selling commissions and dealer manager fees.On June 30, 2023, the Company filed a prospectus supplement related to the 2023 Registration Statement offering a maximum of 20,000,000 shares of 6.0% Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock (the Series A Preferred Stock) at $25.00 per share (the Stated Value), for a maximum offering amount of $500,000,000 in Series A Preferred Stock (the Series A Preferred Offering).

Summary

  • Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. will hold its annual meeting of stockholders on June 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, in a virtual format.
  • Stockholders of record as of April 12, 2024, are entitled to vote on the election of five director nominees and the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
  • The board of directors recommends voting for all director nominees and for the ratification of the auditor.
  • Proxy materials are available online and were first made available to stockholders on or about April 16, 2024.
  • Stockholders can vote online, by mail, or by phone, and can revoke their proxy at any time before the meeting.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document is a standard proxy statement, presenting routine matters for stockholder vote. The tone is neutral and professional, with no significant positive or negative indicators.

Positives

  • The virtual meeting format enhances stockholder access, participation, and communication while reducing costs and increasing overall safety.
  • The company has a majority independent board.
  • The company has fully independent Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.
  • The company is committed to board diversity.
  • The company has a lead independent director.
  • The company has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • The company has Stock Ownership Guidelines.
  • The company has an Anti-Hedging Policy.
  • The company has a Pledging Policy.
  • The company has a Clawback Policy.
  • The company values stockholder input and conducts regular and active stockholder engagement.

Risks

  • The company is externally managed, which could create potential conflicts of interest.
  • The company relies on its Manager and its affiliates to conduct its operations.
  • The company is an emerging growth company and has elected to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements.

Future Outlook

The current term of the Management Agreement expires on October 6, 2024, and will be automatically renewed for a one-year term on each anniversary date thereafter unless earlier terminated or not renewed in accordance with the terms thereof.

Industry Context

Bluerock Homes Trust operates as an externally managed REIT, focusing on single-family rental homes, aligning with the broader trend of institutional investment in the single-family rental market.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Bluerock's external management structure is common among smaller REITs, but contrasts with larger, internally managed REITs like American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) or Invitation Homes (INVH).
  • The base management fee of 1.50% of new stockholders' equity is within the typical range for externally managed REITs, but the overall cost-effectiveness depends on the Manager's performance.
  • The focus on middle-market single-family rentals in the Sunbelt and West aligns with demographic trends and demand for rental housing in these regions.

Related Party Transactions

  • The company has a Management Agreement with Bluerock Homes Manager, LLC, an affiliate of BRE, for day-to-day management of operations.
  • The company pays the Manager a base management fee of 1.50% of the Company's new stockholders' equity per year, as well as an incentive fee.
  • The company is also required to reimburse the Manager for certain expenses.
  • The company engaged a related party as dealer manager for the Series A Preferred Stock offering and pays up to 10% of the gross offering proceeds as selling commissions and dealer manager fees.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Stockholders have the opportunity to vote on key decisions regarding the company's governance and direction.
  • The election of directors will shape the composition of the board and its oversight of management.
  • The ratification of the independent auditor ensures the integrity of the company's financial reporting.
  • The company's ESG initiatives aim to create positive impacts for the environment, employees, and communities.

Next Steps

  • Stockholders should review the proxy materials and vote on the proposals.
  • The company will hold the annual meeting on June 13, 2024.
  • The board of directors will consider the results of the stockholder vote.

Key Dates

DateDescription
December 20, 2021Date of the Merger Agreement between Bluerock Residential and Badger Parent, LLC.
October 6, 2022Date of the Merger of Bluerock Residential into a subsidiary of Blackstone, Inc., and the Distribution Date of Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc.
November 3, 2022Date of Initial Staking Grant of LTIP Units to the Manager.
May 25, 2023Date of Annual Incentive Grant of LTIP Units to the Manager.
June 28, 2023SEC declares effective the Company's registration statement on Form S-11 (File No. 333-269415).
June 30, 2023Company files a prospectus supplement related to the 2023 Registration Statement offering a maximum of 20,000,000 shares of 6.0% Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock.
August 11, 2023Company made the initial issuances of Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to the Series A Preferred Offering.
February 14, 2024Date of Schedule 13G filing with the SEC by Par Sanda.
February 13, 2024Date of Schedule 13G filing with the SEC by The Radoff Family Foundation and Schedule 13F filing with the SEC by Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC.
March 1, 2024Date of Schedule 13G filing with the SEC by Hedgehog Capital LLC.
March 6, 2024Date the board of directors nominated incumbent directors for re-election.
April 1, 2024Date used for age reference of directors and executive officers.
April 10, 2024Date used for security ownership information.
April 12, 2024Record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
April 16, 2024Date the proxy materials were first made available to stockholders and date of the Audit Committee Report.
May 30, 2024Deadline to request a paper or email copy of the proxy materials.
June 12, 2024Deadline to revoke proxy by submitting a later-dated proxy card.
June 13, 2024Date of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
November 17, 2024Earliest date for stockholders to submit proposals for the 2025 annual meeting.
December 17, 2024Latest date for stockholders to submit proposals for the 2025 annual meeting.

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