Starwood Property Trust Announces Dates for First Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call

GREENWICH, Conn., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) (the "Company") today announced that the Company will release its first quarter 2010 financial results on Monday, May 10, 2010 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.  A conference call will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.

During the conference call, the Company's officers will review first quarter performance, discuss recent events, and conduct a question-and-answer period.

Webcast:

The conference call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  A replay of the call will also be available for 90 days on Company's website.

Full Text of the Earnings Report and Supplemental Data

• Internet -- The full text of the earnings report and supplemental data will be available immediately following the earnings release to the wire services on May 10, 2010 at the Company's web site, www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
• Mail -- For those without Internet access, the first quarter 2010 earnings release will be available by mail or fax, on request.  To receive a copy, please call the Company's Investor Relations at 203-422-8100.

About Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) is a newly formed company that is focused primarily on originating, investing in, financing and managing commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. is externally managed and advised by SPT Management, LLC, an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, and intends to elect to be taxed as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

SOURCE Starwood Property Trust