1. Ares Commercial Real Estate reported negative distributable earnings for the second consecutive quarter due to loan sales below book value, impacting profitability and book value. 2. Despite ongoing loan issues, Ares declared a $0.25 per share dividend for 3Q24, reflecting management's confidence in a potential earnings rebound. 3. The stock trades at a 34% discount to book value, suggesting that concerns about dividend cuts are already priced in.