Exhibit 99.1
     
(NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP. LOGO)   NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP.
Contact:

Lilly H. Donohue
Director of Investor Relations
212-798-6118
Nadean Finke
Investor Relations
212-479-5295
Newcastle Announces First Quarter 2009 Results
First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
New York, NY, May 8, 2009 – Newcastle Investment Corp. (NYSE: NCT) reported that for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, GAAP loss was $242.2 million or $4.59 per diluted share, compared to GAAP loss of $0.84 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
The GAAP loss of $242.2 million consists of Operating Income (before impairments and net of preferred dividends) of $51.1 million plus other income of $13.8 million, less impairments of $307.1 million.
Recourse Debt Reduction and Modifications
In the first quarter, the Company decreased its non-agency recourse debt by $51 million and decreased its FNMA/FHLMC recourse debt by $125 million.
During the first quarter, the Company eliminated its exposure to “mark-to-market” recourse debt subject to margin calls on its non-FNMA/FHLMC (non-agency) investments. Furthermore, we eliminated our exposure to equity-related debt covenants with respect to our recourse financings. In return for these modifications, we pledged additional assets that were previously unlevered and agreed to a fixed repayment schedule through the end of 2010.
In April 2009, Newcastle entered into an Exchange Agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to exchange newly issued junior subordinated notes due 2035 in an initial aggregate principal amount of $101.7 million for $100 million in aggregate liquidation amount of our outstanding trust preferred securities. The new notes will accrue interest at a rate of 1.0% per year for a modification period (February 2009 through July 2010 unless we elect to terminate prior to this date), compared to the 7.574% interest rate that the Company was required to pay on the trust preferred securities, which were canceled as part of the transaction. Please review our Form 8-K for additional important details regarding this transaction.
Financing and Liquidity
Certain details regarding our liquidity, current financings and capital obligations are set forth below as of May 6, 2009:
   
Cash – We had unrestricted cash of $53.8 million.  In addition, we had $34.3 million of restricted cash for reinvestment in our CDOs;
   
Margin Exposure – We have no financings subject to margin calls, other than one repurchase agreement with a face amount of $46.4 million which finances our FNMA/FHLMC investments and four interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $74.4 million;

 

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Construction Loan Funding Commitment – We have an outstanding recourse funding commitment with respect to a commercial construction loan of $37.9 million (excluding commitments owned by our CDOs), subject to certain conditions to be met by the borrowers. This commitment is expected to be funded over the next 16 months; and
   
Recourse Financings – Substantially all of our assets, other than our FNMA/FHLMC investments, are currently financed with term debt subject to amortization payments, as opposed to short-term debt such as repurchase agreements, which could be subject to margin requirements or termination.
The following table compares the face amount of our recourse financings, excluding the trust preferred securities ($ in millions):
                         
    May 6,     March 31,     December 31,  
    2009     2009     2008  
Recourse Financings
                       
Non-FNMA/FHLMC (non-agency)
                       
Real Estate Securities and Loans
  $ 81     $ 83     $ 103  
Manufacturing Housing Loans
    19       20       51  
 
                 
Subtotal
    100       103       154  
 
                       
FNMA/FHLMC Investments
    46       48       173  
 
                 
Total Recourse Financings
  $ 146     $ 151     $ 327  
 
                 
The following table summarizes the scheduled repayments of our non-agency recourse financings ($ in millions):
         
Scheduled Repayments
       
May 7, 2009 to June 30, 2009
  $ 9  
3rd Quarter 2009
    13  
4th Quarter 2009
    24  
1st Quarter 2010
    26  
2nd Quarter 2010
    23  
3rd Quarter 2010
    3  
4th Quarter 2010
    2  
 
     
Total Recourse Financings
  $ 100  
 
     
The following table summarizes our cash receipts in the first quarter 2009 from our CDO financings and their related coverage tests ($ in thousands):
                                         
                    Interest        
    Primary             Coverage        
    Collateral             % Excess     Over Collateralization % Excess  
    Type     Cash Receipts(1)     Mar 31, 2009(2)     Mar 31, 2009(2)     Original  
CDO IV
  Securities   $ 1,601       60.4 %     1.0 %     3.5 %
CDO V
  Securities     1,691       63.6 %     2.3 %     2.5 %
CDO VI
  Securities     608       256.5 %     -5.4 %     2.6 %
CDO VII
  Securities     160       214.6 %     -9.1 %     2.5 %
CDO VIII
  Loans     6,423       288.2 %     0.2 %     4.5 %
CDO IX
  Loans     5,541       225.6 %     4.8 %     8.1 %
CDO X
  Securities     4,453       55.4 %     2.5 %     8.3 %
 
                                     
Total
          $ 20,477                          
 
                                     
     
(1)  
Represents net cash received from each CDO based on all of our interests in such CDO (including senior management fees). Cash receipts for the quarter-ended March 31, 2009 may not be indicative of cash receipts for subsequent periods. See forward-looking statements below for risks and uncertainties that could cause our cash receipts for subsequent periods to differ materially from these amounts.
 
(2)  
Represents excess or deficiency under the applicable interest coverage or over collateralization tests. We generally do not receive cash flow from the CDO until the deficiency is corrected. The information regarding coverage tests is based on data from the most recent remittance date on or before March 31, 2009.

 

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Book Value
Our GAAP book value decreased to $(49.95) per share, or $(2.6) billion at March 31, 2009, down from $(48.23) per share, or $(2.5) billion at December 31, 2008.
The following table compares Newcastle’s book value per share as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008:
                 
    March 31, 2009     December 31, 2008  
Adjusted book value (1)
  $ 18.69     $ 17.58  
GAAP book value
  $ (49.95 )   $ (48.23 )
     
(1)  
Represents GAAP book value as if Newcastle had elected to measure all of its financial assets and liabilities at fair value under SFAS 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” Adjusted book value could only be realized if Newcastle were able to repurchase all of its outstanding debt at its estimated fair value, which would require significantly more liquidity than we currently possess.
For a reconciliation of operating income (loss) to operating income (before impairments and net of preferred dividends) and of GAAP book value to adjusted book value, please refer to the tables following the presentation of GAAP results.
Dividends
For the quarter ended March 31, 2009, Newcastle’s Board of Directors elected not to pay a common stock or preferred stock dividend. The Company decided to retain capital to further reduce recourse debt and for working capital purposes.
Investment Portfolio
Newcastle’s $5.9 billion investment portfolio (with a basis of $2.4 billion) consists of commercial, residential and corporate debt. During the quarter, the portfolio decreased by $259.7 million primarily as a result of principal repayments of $51.1 million, sales of $254.3 million and realized writedowns of $18.3 million, offset by purchases and fundings of a prior commitment of $64.2 million.

 

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The following table describes our investment portfolio as of March 31, 2009 ($ in millions):
                                                 
                                            Weighted  
    Face     Basis     % of     Number of             Average  
    Amount $     Amount $(1)     Basis     Investments     Credit(2)     Life (years) (3)  
Commercial Assets
                                               
CMBS
  $ 2,267     $ 707       29.3 %     262     BB+     4.9  
Mezzanine Loans
    756       313       13.0 %     23       66 %     2.8  
B-Notes
    310       108       4.5 %     11       60 %     2.2  
Whole Loans
    100       69       2.9 %     4       54 %     2.2  
 
                                       
Total Commercial Assets
    3,433       1,197       49.7 %                     4.1  
 
                                               
Residential Assets
                                               
MH and Residential Loans
    533       381       15.8 %     13,735       694       6.8  
Subprime Securities
    550       140       5.8 %     120       B       4.3  
Subprime Retained Securities & Residuals
    81       6       0.3 %     8     CC/650     2.3  
Real Estate ABS
    98       47       1.9 %     26     BB+     7.6  
 
                                       
 
    1,262       574       23.8 %                     5.5  
 
                                               
FNMA/FHLMC Securities
    49       49       2.0 %     2     AAA     2.7  
 
                                       
Total Residential Assets
    1,311       623       25.8 %                     5.4  
 
                                               
Corporate Assets
                                               
REIT Debt
    633       382       15.9 %     62     BB     4.6  
Corporate Bank Loans
    499       209       8.6 %     14     CCC+     2.2  
 
                                       
Total Corporate Assets
    1,132       591       24.5 %                     3.6  
 
                                       
 
Total/Weighted Average (4)
  $ 5,876     $ 2,411       100.0 %                     4.3  
 
                                       
     
(1)  
Net of impairments.
 
(2)  
Credit represents weighted average of minimum rating for rated assets, LTV (based on the appraised value at the time of purchase) for non-rated commercial assets, FICO score for non-rated residential assets and an implied AAA rating for FNMA/FHLMC securities. Ratings provided above were determined by third party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.
 
(3)  
The weighted average lives of our Mezzanine Loans, B-Notes and Whole Loans are based on the fully extended maturity dates.
 
(4)  
Excludes operating real estate held for sale and loans subject to call option with a face amount of $11 million and $406 million, respectively.
Commercial Assets
We own $3.4 billion of commercial assets (with a basis of $1.2 billion), which includes CMBS, mezzanine loans, B-Notes and whole loans.
   
During the quarter, we purchased and funded a prior commitment totaling $44.8 million, sold $84.5 million, had principal repayments of $15.4 million and no realized writedowns for a net decrease of $55.1 million. We purchased one CMBS asset with a rating of “A.”
   
We had three securities or $14.3 million upgraded (from an average rating of AA to AAA) and 67 securities or $686.0 million downgraded (from an average rating of BBB to BB-).

 

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CMBS portfolio ($ in thousands):
                                                                 
    Average                                              
    Minimum             Face     Basis     % of     Delinquency     Principal     Average  
Vintage(1)   Rating(2)     Number     Amount $     Amount $     Basis     60+/FC/REO(3)     Subordination(4)     Life (yr)  
Pre 2004
  BBB+     77       401,008       162,989       23.0 %     2.2 %     11.3 %     3.7  
2004
  BB+     59       435,044       156,058       22.1 %     1.3 %     5.2 %     5.0  
2005
  BBB-     50       567,890       94,539       13.4 %     1.0 %     5.5 %     6.0  
2006
  BB     39       453,507       204,920       29.0 %     0.5 %     5.5 %     3.4  
2007
  BB+     37       409,054       88,628       12.5 %     1.4 %     9.2 %     6.2  
 
                                               
 
                                                               
TOTAL/WA
  BB+     262       2,266,503       707,134       100.0 %     1.2 %     7.1 %     4.9  
 
                                               
     
(1)  
The year in which the securities were issued.
 
(2)  
Ratings provided above were determined by third party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.
 
(3)  
The percentage of underlying loans that are 60+ days delinquent, or in foreclosure or considered real estate owned (REO).
 
(4)  
The percentage of the outstanding face amount of securities that is subordinate to our investments.
Mezzanine loans, B-Notes and whole loan portfolio ($ in thousands):
                                 
                    Whole        
    Mezzanine     B-Note     Loan     Total  
 
                               
Face Amount ($)
    756,427       309,901       100,538       1,166,866  
Basis Amount ($)
    313,364       108,328       68,506       490,198  
 
                               
WA First $ Loan To Value (1)
    55.3 %     48.1 %     0.0 %     48.6 %
WA Last $ Loan To Value (1)
    66.1 %     59.9 %     54.4 %     63.4 %
 
                               
Delinquency (%) (2)
    5.3 %     16.1 %     0.0 %     7.7 %
     
(1)  
Loan To Value is based on the appraised value at the time of purchase.
 
(2)  
The percentage of underlying loans that are non-performing, in foreclosure, under bankruptcy filing or considered real estate owned.
Residential Assets
We own $1.3 billion of residential assets (with a basis of $0.6 billion), which includes manufactured housing loans (“MH”), residential loans, subprime securities and FNMA/FHLMC securities.
   
During the quarter, we purchased $6.5 million, sold $131.0 million, had principal repayments of $33.8 million and realized writedowns of $18.3 million for a net decrease of $176.6 million. We purchased one subprime ABS asset with a rating of “AAA.”
   
We had no ABS securities upgraded and 69 securities or $380.8 million downgraded (from an average rating of BBB- to B-).
Manufactured housing loan portfolios ($ in thousands):
                                                         
                            Weighted                        
                            Average                     Actual  
    Face     Basis     % of     Loan Age     Original     Delinquency     Cumulative  
Deal   Amount $     Amount $     Basis     (months)     Balance $     90+/FC/REO(1)     Loss to Date  
Portfolio 1
    185,895       122,174       37.3 %     91       327,855       1.3 %     4.3 %
Portfolio 2
    271,596       205,783       62.7 %     120       434,743       1.0 %     2.6 %
 
                                         
 
                                                       
TOTAL/WA
    457,491       327,956       100.0 %     108       762,598       1.1 %     3.3 %
 
                                         
     
(1)  
The percentage of loans that are 90+ days delinquent, or in foreclosure or considered real estate owned (REO).

 

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Subprime securities portfolio excluding our residuals and retained interests in our own securitizations ($ in thousands):
Security Characteristics:
                                                         
    Average                                        
    Minimum             Face     Basis     % of     Principal     Excess  
Vintage(1)   Rating(2)     Number     Amount $     Amount $     Basis     Subordination(3)     Spread(4)  
2003
  BBB+     15       26,638       12,962       9.2 %     20.0 %     4.0 %
2004
  BB+     30       108,877       36,928       26.4 %     12.8 %     4.4 %
2005
  CCC+     46       205,900       35,851       25.6 %     16.4 %     5.2 %
2006
  CCC     19       143,224       28,549       20.4 %     15.3 %     4.4 %
2007
  BB-     10       64,882       25,854       18.4 %     26.8 %     4.5 %
 
                                         
 
                                                       
TOTAL/WA
    B       120       549,521       140,144       100.0 %     16.8 %     4.7 %
 
                                         
Collateral Characteristics:
                                         
    Average                          
    Loan Age     Collateral     3 Month     Delinquency     Cumulative  
Vintage(1)   (months)     Factor(5)     CPR(6)     90+/FC/REO(7)     Loss to Date  
2003
    72       0.12       10.0 %     12.6 %     2.4 %
2004
    59       0.15       10.1 %     17.1 %     2.3 %
2005
    46       0.30       20.0 %     30.3 %     6.0 %
2006
    33       0.60       15.7 %     32.8 %     5.9 %
2007
    28       0.76       15.9 %     31.6 %     4.1 %
 
                             
 
                                       
TOTAL/WA
    44       0.39       15.9 %     27.7 %     4.8 %
 
                             
     
(1)  
The year in which the securities were issued.
 
(2)  
Ratings provided above were determined by third party rating agencies as of March 31, 2009, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.
 
(3)  
The percentage of the outstanding face amount of securities and residual interests that is subordinate to our investments.
 
(4)  
The annualized amount of interest received on the underlying loans in excess of the interest paid on the securities, as a percentage of the outstanding collateral balance.
 
(5)  
The ratio of original unpaid principal balance of loans still outstanding.
 
(6)  
Three month average constant prepayment rate.
 
(7)  
The percentage of underlying loans that are 90+ days delinquent, or in foreclosure or considered real estate owned (REO).
Residuals and retained securities
We own $80.4 million of retained securities with a basis of $5.4 million and residual interests with a basis of $0.9 million in two subprime portfolio securitizations from 2006 and 2007.
Corporate Assets
We own $1.1 billion of corporate assets (with a basis of $0.6 billion), including REIT debt and corporate bank loans.
   
During the quarter, we purchased $12.8 million, sold $38.8 million and had principal repayments of $1.9 million for a net decrease of $27.9 million. Our purchases primarily consisted of two REIT assets with a weighted average rating of “A-.”
   
We had one bank loan or $98.7 million upgraded (from an average rating of B to B+). We also had no REIT securities upgraded and 21 securities or $267.9 million downgraded (from an average rating of B to B-).

 

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REIT debt portfolio ($ in thousands):
                                         
    Average                            
    Minimum             Face     Basis     % of  
Industry   Rating(1)     Number     Amount $     Amount $     Basis  
Retail
    B+       19       222,835       121,632       31.8 %
Diversified
  BB-     14       151,463       78,845       20.6 %
Office
  BBB     12       130,219       92,627       24.2 %
Multifamily
  BBB     5       28,765       21,642       5.7 %
Hotel
  BBB-     4       37,220       23,475       6.1 %
Healthcare
  BBB-     4       36,600       25,563       6.7 %
Storage
    A-       1       5,000       4,214       1.1 %
Industrial
  BB     3       20,865       14,353       3.8 %
 
                             
 
                                       
TOTAL/WA
  BB     62       632,967       382,351       100.0 %
 
                             
Corporate bank loan portfolio ($ in thousands):
                                         
    Average                            
    Minimum             Face     Basis     % of  
Industry   Rating(1)     Number     Amount $     Amount $     Basis  
Real Estate
  CCC+     3       115,299       56,406       27.1 %
Media
  CCC+     2       112,000       22,770       11.0 %
Retail
    B-       1       98,688       45,347       21.8 %
Resorts
  BB-     1       76,505       43,417       20.9 %
Restaurant
  CCC     2       38,026       11,445       5.5 %
Gaming
  CC     3       29,557       5,192       2.5 %
Transportation
  NR     1       27,000       22,140       10.6 %
Theatres
    B       1       1,468       1,339       0.6 %
 
                             
 
                                       
TOTAL/WA
  CCC+     14       498,543       208,055       100.0 %
 
                             
     
(1)  
Ratings provided above were determined by third party rating agencies as of a particular date, may not be current and are subject to change (including the assignment of a “negative outlook” or “credit watch”) at any time.
Conference Call
Newcastle’s management will conduct a live conference call today, May 8, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time to review the financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. All interested parties are welcome to participate on the live call. You can access the conference call by dialing (888) 243-2046 (from within the U.S.) or (706) 679-1533 (from outside of the U.S.) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference “Newcastle First Quarter Earnings Call.”
A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at www.newcastleinv.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the necessary software required to listen to the internet broadcast.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on Friday, May 15, 2009 by dialing (800) 642-1687 (from within the U.S.) or (706) 645-9291 (from outside of the U.S.); please reference access code “97487463.”
About Newcastle
Newcastle Investment Corp. owns and manages a portfolio of diversified, credit sensitive real estate debt that is primarily financed with match funded debt. Newcastle is organized and conducts its operations to qualify as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. Newcastle is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group LLC, a global alternative asset manager. For more information regarding Newcastle Investment Corp. or to be added to our e-mail distribution list, please visit www.newcastleinv.com.

 

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Safe Harbor
Certain items in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements relating to our liquidity, future losses and impairment charges, our ability to acquire assets with attractive returns and the delinquent and loss rates on our subprime portfolios. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond our control. Newcastle can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Newcastle’s expectations include, but are not limited to, the risk that the ongoing credit and liquidity crisis continues to cause downgrades of a significant number of our securities and recording of additional impairment charges or reductions in shareholders’ equity; the risk that we can find additional suitably priced investments; the risk that investments made or committed to be made cannot be financed on the basis and for the term at which we expect; the relationship between yields on assets which are paid off and yields on assets in which such monies can be reinvested; and the relative spreads between the yield on the assets we invest in and the cost and availability of debt and equity financing. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect such forward-looking statements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which available on the Company’s website (www.newcastleinv.com). In addition, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict or assess the impact of every factor that may cause its actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Newcastle expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

 

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Newcastle Investment Corp.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2009     2008  
Revenues
               
Interest income
  $ 124,473     $ 132,894  
 
           
 
    124,473       132,894  
 
           
Expenses
               
Interest expense
    60,544       89,375  
Loan and security servicing expense
    1,402       1,730  
Provision for credit losses
    1,907       2,505  
General and administrative expense
    1,626       1,592  
Management fee to affiliate
    4,491       4,597  
Depreciation and amortization
    72       72  
 
           
 
    70,042       99,871  
 
           
 
    54,431       33,023  
 
               
Impairment
               
Other-than-temporary impairment
    186,582       46,372  
Loan impairment
    120,526       20,326  
 
           
 
    307,108       66,698  
 
           
 
               
Operating Income (Loss)
    (252,677 )     (33,675 )
 
               
Other Income (Loss)
               
Gain (loss) on sale of investments, net
    (6,502 )     6,526  
Gain on extinguishment of debt
    26,845       8,533  
Other income (loss), net
    (6,494 )     (19,308 )
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
    13       708  
 
           
 
    13,862       (3,541 )
 
           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (238,815 )     (37,216 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
    (33 )     (3,688 )
 
           
Net Income (Loss)
    (238,848 )     (40,904 )
Preferred dividends
    (3,375 )     (3,375 )
 
           
Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders
  $ (242,223 )   $ (44,279 )
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss) per share of common stock
               
Basic
  $ (4.59 )   $ (0.84 )
 
           
Diluted
  $ (4.59 )   $ (0.84 )
 
           
 
               
Income (loss) from continuing operations per share of common stock, after preferred dividends
               
Basic
  $ (4.59 )   $ (0.77 )
 
           
Diluted
  $ (4.59 )   $ (0.77 )
 
           
 
               
Income from discontinued operations per share of common stock
               
Basic
  $     $ (0.07 )
 
           
Diluted
  $     $ (0.07 )
 
           
 
               
Weighted Average Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding
               
Basic
    52,807,232       52,780,319  
 
           
Diluted
    52,807,232       52,780,319  
 
           
 
               
Dividends Declared per Share of Common Stock
  $     $ 0.250  
 
           

 

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Newcastle Investment Corp.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
                 
    March 31, 2009     December 31, 2008  
    (unaudited)        
Assets
               
Real estate securities, available for sale
  $ 1,453,341     $ 1,668,748  
Real estate related loans, net
    698,269       843,212  
Residential mortgage loans, net
    391,853       409,632  
Subprime mortgage loans subject to call option
    399,288       398,026  
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries
    349       384  
Operating real estate, held for sale
    10,516       11,866  
Cash and cash equivalents
    56,730       49,746  
Restricted cash
    85,360       44,282  
Receivables and other assets
    38,333       47,727  
 
           
 
  $ 3,134,039     $ 3,473,623  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
 
               
Liabilities
               
CDO bonds payable
    4,328,196       4,359,981  
Other bonds payable
    341,023       380,620  
Repurchase agreements
    130,898       276,472  
Financing of subprime mortgage loans subject to call option
    399,288       398,026  
Junior subordinated notes payable (security for trust preferred)
    100,100       100,100  
Derivative liabilities
    308,946       333,977  
Due to affiliates
    1,497       1,532  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    9,375       16,447  
 
           
 
    5,619,323       5,867,155  
 
           
 
               
Stockholders’ Equity
               
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 2,500,000 shares of 9.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock 1,600,000 shares of 8.05% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, and 2,000,000 shares of 8.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock liquidation preference $25.00 per share, issued and outstanding
    152,500       152,500  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 52,808,531 and 52,789,050 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
    528       528  
Additional paid-in capital
    1,033,431       1,033,416  
Dividends in excess of earnings
    (3,511,251 )     (3,272,403 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (160,492 )     (307,573 )
 
           
 
    (2,485,284 )     (2,393,532 )
 
           
 
  $ 3,134,039     $ 3,473,623  
 
           

 

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Newcastle Investment Corp.
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Before Impairments and Net of Preferred Dividends)
(dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2009     March 31, 2008  
Operating Income (Loss)
  $ (252,677 )   $ (33,675 )
Plus: Impairments
    307,108       66,698  
Less: Preferred dividends
    (3,375 )     (3,375 )
 
           
Operating Income (Before Impairments and Net of Preferred Dividends)
  $ 51,056     $ 29,648  
 
           
Newcastle Investment Corp.
Reconciliation of GAAP Book Value to Adjusted Book Value
(dollars in thousands, except per share)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Amount     Per Share  
GAAP Book Value
  $ (2,637,784 )   $ (49.95 )
Adjustments to Fair Value:
               
CDO Liabilities
    3,501,401       66.30  
Other Debt Obligations
    123,520       2.34  
 
           
Total Adjustments
    3,624,921       68.64  
 
           
Adjusted Book Value
  $ 987,137     $ 18.69  
 
           

 

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