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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. reports developments for a lodging real estate investment trust focused on luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties in the United States and international markets. Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual operating results, comparable hotel RevPAR and Total RevPAR trends, hotel EBITDA, business outlook updates, investor presentations, and portfolio-level performance.
Recurring announcements also address capital allocation, hotel asset sales, reinvestment programs, dividends, share repurchases, and financing activity. As a REIT and hotel owner with interests in joint ventures, Host's updates often connect property transactions, lodging demand, food and beverage revenue, and balance-sheet actions to its portfolio strategy.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) will report its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 3, 2021, post-market. A conference call to discuss these results and the business outlook is scheduled for November 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company owns 78 properties in the U.S. and five internationally, totaling approximately 47,400 rooms. Interested parties can access the call via a toll-free number or through a webcast on the company’s website.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting its ESG performance amidst challenges from COVID-19. Significant achievements include a second green bond issuance of $750 million, with total issuances reaching $1.4 billion, and eight LEED-certified properties. The report emphasizes a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community support, with over 165 charities aided. The company’s strategy focuses on long-term resiliency through innovation and collaboration among stakeholders.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) reported second-quarter 2021 revenues of $649 million, a staggering 530.1% increase from 2020 but down 56.2% compared to 2019. The company achieved a net loss of $61 million, a significant improvement from a $356 million loss a year earlier. RevPAR for owned hotels reached $99.86, exceeding expectations. The company acquired Baker’s Cay Resort and a downtown Houston hotel for $200 million and $65 million, respectively. With liquidity of approximately $1.6 billion, positive cash flow and operational performance indicate a potential recovery in the lodging sector.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) is set to report its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 3, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results and the business outlook will take place on August 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The company owns 78 properties in the U.S. and five internationally, totaling around 47,400 rooms.
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) has acquired Baker’s Cay Resort, Key Largo, for approximately $200 million in cash, reflecting a 6.2% capitalization rate and a 14.5x EBITDA multiple based on 2021 forecasts. The acquisition enhances HST's portfolio with expected 2021 RevPAR exceeding $300 and $69,000 of EBITDA per key. This marks HST's continued strategic expansion, totaling nearly $1 billion in acquisitions for 2021 with a blended 14.3x estimated EBITDA multiple. The resort, located on 13 acres, offers extensive amenities, benefiting from strong demand in the Florida Keys market.
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) has appointed Herman E. Bulls to its Board of Directors, expanding the Board to nine members, seven of whom are independent. Bulls, with over 30 years of expertise in real estate, marketing, and operations, currently serves at Jones Lang LaSalle. His appointment is aimed at reinforcing the company's commitment to long-term growth and value creation for shareholders. Bulls expressed enthusiasm for joining the esteemed Board and collaborating with management to achieve Host's strategic objectives.
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) has unveiled an updated investor presentation ahead of the 2021 REITweek Virtual Investor Conference scheduled for June 8-10. As the largest lodging real estate investment trust in the U.S., the company owns 77 properties domestically and five properties internationally, boasting approximately 47,200 rooms. In addition, Host Hotels holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint venture. Investors can access the presentation through the Investor Relations section of the company's website.
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) has acquired the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World for approximately $610 million. This acquisition involves 444 rooms and sits on 289 acres. It boasts a 2019 RevPAR Index of over 215, making it the highest-ranked property for Host Hotels. The resort features extensive amenities including meeting space, pools, and a golf course. The purchase price reflects a 4.7% capitalization rate and is expected to enhance Host's EBITDA growth and shareholder value.
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) reported Q1 2021 results, revealing a net loss of $153 million. Despite this, the company achieved positive hotel-level EBITDA for the first time since the pandemic began. Revenues fell by 62.1% year-over-year, totaling $399 million. Significant acquisitions included the Four Seasons Resort Orlando for $610 million, enhancing its portfolio in prime locations. The company ended the quarter with $2.1 billion in available liquidity and completed renovations at several properties. Management expressed optimism about recovery, driven by increased leisure travel.
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) has announced that MacKenzie Capital Management has made an unsolicited mini-tender offer to purchase 90,000 operating partnership units at $12.27 each. This offer is significantly below the company's common stock closing price of $16.85 on March 31, 2021. Host Hotels advises OP Unit holders to reject the offer, emphasizing that the offer price does not reflect the current market value. The company warns that investors could unknowingly sell their OP Units at a discount and encourages consulting financial advisors.