Starwood Property Trust Announces Upsized and Priced Private Offering of Sustainability Bonds

Starwood Property Trust has upsized and priced a private offering of sustainability bonds. The offering is expected to raise $500 million and has a maturity of 5 years. The bonds are designed to support the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The proceeds will be used to fund investments in real estate and infrastructure projects that align with ESG criteria.

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) has announced a private offering of sustainability bonds, aiming to raise $500 million. The bonds, which mature in 5 years, are designed to support the company's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The proceeds will be allocated to finance or refinance green and social projects, with a portion earmarked for previously incurred costs associated with such projects. Pending full allocation, the remaining funds may be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of outstanding debt Starwood Property Trust Announces Private Offering of Sustainability Bonds^[1].

The offering is open to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons outside the United States, in compliance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and Regulation S. The bonds will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and cannot be offered or sold in the United States without an effective registration statement or applicable exemption Starwood Property Trust Announces Private Offering of Sustainability Bonds^[1].

Starwood Property Trust, an affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, is a leading diversified finance company with a focus on the real estate and infrastructure sectors. As of June 30, 2025, the company has successfully deployed $108 billion of capital and manages a portfolio of over $27 billion across debt and equity investments. The company's investment objective is to generate attractive and stable returns for shareholders, primarily through dividends, by leveraging its global organization to identify and execute on the best risk-adjusted returning investments Starwood Property Trust Announces Private Offering of Sustainability Bonds^[1].

The private offering of sustainability bonds underscores Starwood Property Trust's dedication to ESG principles, aligning its financing activities with sustainable and socially responsible projects. This move is part of a broader trend in the financial industry, where companies are increasingly integrating ESG factors into their investment strategies.