Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (Form: 8-K, Received: 03/19/2021 16:15:52)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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): March 19, 2021 (March 17, 2021)

Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-38124

61-1843143

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


3 Bryant Park, Suite 2400A
New York,	NY	10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 364-5500

Not Applicable

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

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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, par value $0.01 per share

GPMT

NYSE

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).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 17, 2021, Martin A. Kamarck, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company’s upcoming 2021 annual meeting of stockholders, which is scheduled to be held on June 1, 2021 (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Kamarck’s decision not to stand for reelection is not based on any disagreement with the Company.

Stephen G. Kasnet, Chairman of the Board, stated, “On behalf of the Board and the Company, I would like to extend our thanks to Martin for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the Company since its inception.” John A. Taylor, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director added, “Martin’s thoughtful approach and insights have been a great asset to the Company for which we are grateful. We wish him well in his future endeavors.” Mr. Kamarck will remain a director and maintain his committee memberships through the Annual Meeting.


Item 9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit No.						Description

104						Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.


	GRANITE POINT MORTGAGE TRUST INC.


	By:	/s/ MICHAEL J. KARBER
		Michael J. Karber
		General Counsel and Secretary

Date: March 19, 2021