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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on luxury urban hotels and resort properties with revenue from rooms, food and beverage, and other lodging operations. The company targets high-RevPAR assets across the United States and U.S. territories in the Caribbean and is externally advised by Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC.
Recurring news for BHR includes quarterly operating results and hotel performance measures such as occupancy, average daily rate, RevPAR, and Hotel EBITDA. Company updates also cover monthly preferred dividends for its Series B, Series D, Series E, and Series M preferred stock, advisory-agreement matters, capital-structure disclosures, shareholder governance activity, and board or officer transition items tied to the externally advised REIT structure.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announced the closing of a $100 million non-recourse mortgage loan for the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. The loan features a three-year term with options for extensions and an interest rate of SOFR + 3.75%. Proceeds will primarily pay off a higher interest loan on the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, which has an interest rate of LIBOR + 6.00%. This refinancing is expected to lower the company's overall interest expense.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts reported preliminary expectations for Q4 2022, estimating net income between $0.5 million and $3.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDAre between $36.0 million and $39.0 million. These figures indicate a strong performance, particularly with RevPAR growth of 14% in October and 15% in November compared to 2019. The preliminary results are subject to adjustments as the company finalizes its financial statements, which are not yet audited.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $0.01 to $0.05 per share, effective for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022. The annual dividend rate now stands at $0.20 per share, payable on January 17, 2023. Additionally, the company authorized a $25 million stock repurchase program, which may be executed through various means, depending on market conditions. The dividend policy will be reviewed quarterly but does not guarantee future payouts.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) reported preliminary November 2022 portfolio occupancy at approximately 64%, with an average daily rate (ADR) of $394, leading to a RevPAR of $253. This marks a 5% increase year-over-year and a 15% rise since November 2019. October 2022 figures showed 73% occupancy and an ADR of $382, yielding a RevPAR of $280, up 25% from October 2021 and 14% from 2019. CEO Richard J. Stockton highlighted these results as significant, predicting ongoing growth toward pre-pandemic occupancy levels.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has finalized its acquisition of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North for $267.8 million. Funded entirely through cash reserves, the deal emphasizes the property's value at $1.2 million per key, reflecting a 5.7% capitalization rate on a net operating income of $14.2 million. With a stabilized yield projection of approximately 8.0% expected in 3-5 years, the acquisition also includes 5.7 acres of developable land, potentially allowing for new hotel keys and commercial facilities.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announced the acquisition of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North for $267.8 million, expected to close in Q4 2022. This acquisition enhances Braemar's luxury portfolio, targeting high revenue per available room (RevPAR). The resort features 210 rooms and world-class amenities, with a forecasted RevPAR of $407 for 2022. The deal is fully funded by cash on hand, with no equity issuance, aiming for an 8.0% yield over the next 3-5 years.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) announced preliminary financial expectations for Q3 2022, showing a net loss attributable to common stockholders between $(14.7) million and $(13.3) million, or $(0.21) to $(0.19) per share. Adjusted EBITDAre is expected to range from $33.3 million to $34.7 million, with Adjusted FFO estimated at $12.0 million to $13.4 million. For the nine months ended Sept 30, 2022, net income is projected between $6.9 million and $8.3 million. The final results will be disclosed on November 2, 2022.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) reported preliminary results for Q3 2022, expecting an occupancy rate of approximately 71%. The average daily rate is anticipated to be around $403, leading to a RevPAR of $288, reflecting a 19% increase year-over-year and compared to Q3 2019. In September 2022, RevPAR surged 16% against September 2019 metrics, while August and July also showed notable increases. CEO Richard J. Stockton highlighted the outperformance amid strong leisure demand, with average daily rates up 36% versus Q3 2019, signaling continued growth potential.
On October 7, 2022, Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announced quarterly dividends for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022. The Board declared cash dividends of $0.3438 per share for the 5.5% Series B Preferred Stock and $0.5156 for the 8.25% Series D Preferred Stock, both payable on January 17, 2023. Additionally, the Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock will pay a monthly dividend totaling $0.4844 per share. As of September 30, 2022, there were 8,880,432 shares of Series E and 1,066,934 shares of Series M issued and outstanding.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share for Q3 ending September 30, 2022. This amounts to an annual rate of $0.04 per share, payable on October 17, 2022, to stockholders on record as of September 30, 2022. As a REIT, Braemar focuses on luxury hotels and resorts. The announcement highlights the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst economic uncertainties.