Industrial Logis Stock Price, News & Analysis

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) has been recognized as one of the fastest growing middle market companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, ranking 32nd in its 2022 Middle Market Leaders list. This marks ILPT's second consecutive year on the list, improving from 49th place last year. The ranking reflects a thorough analysis of revenue growth from 2018 to 2020 for companies with revenues between $25 million and $1 billion. ILPT focuses on investing in industrial real estate to meet the demands of the growing e-commerce sector.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of John Murray as President and CEO, effective April 1, 2022. Murray, who has served as a Managing Trustee and CEO of Service Properties Trust (SVC) since 2018, succeeds Carlos Flores, who resigns for personal reasons. With over 25 years of experience, Murray aims to leverage his expertise to further enhance Sonesta's growth and brand awareness. Sonesta, ranking 8th in the U.S. hospitality sector with 1,200 properties, is poised for continued expansion and exceptional guest experiences.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) announced the appointment of Yael Duffy as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Duffy, previously Vice President of the company, succeeds John Murray, who becomes President and CEO of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation on the same date. Adam Portnoy, a Managing Trustee of ILPT, expressed confidence in Duffy's leadership abilities and her contributions to the company’s growth. As of December 31, 2021, ILPT managed a portfolio of 288 properties with 34 million rentable square feet across 31 states.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) announced dividend characterization for 2021 income tax reporting. The total dividends for the year amounted to $1.32 per share, with $1.2300 categorized as ordinary income. The declaration dates for these dividends included January 14, April 15, July 15, and October 14, with corresponding payment dates. Approximately 70% of ILPT's annual rental revenues come from investment-grade tenants. Shareholders will refer to IRS Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting purposes.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) will announce its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on February 15, 2022, after the Nasdaq closes. A conference call to discuss these results will take place on February 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, hosted by CEO John Murray, CFO Richard Siedel, and COO Yael Duffy. Investors can join the call at (877) 418-4826 or (412) 902-6758 for international participants, with no pass code required. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's website, with a replay accessible until February 23, 2022.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, equating to $1.32 annually. Shareholders of record by January 24, 2022 will receive this payment on or about February 17, 2022. ILPT focuses on high-quality logistics properties, maintaining a portfolio of approximately 290 properties across 30 states, with 70% of its annual revenues coming from investment-grade tenants. It's managed by The RMR Group, which oversees over $32 billion in assets.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) has announced an agreement to acquire six industrial properties for approximately $206 million. These fully leased properties, totaling 2.5 million square feet, will lead to net proceeds of about $190 million for ILPT. The funds will be used to pay down part of the $750 million revolving credit facility. The joint venture, now holding 11.7 million square feet across 18 properties, is managed by The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR).

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) reported third quarter net income of $0.28 per share, representing a 27.3% year-over-year increase. The company achieved 818,000 square feet of leasing activity with an average rental rate increase of over 20%. Normalized funds from operations (FFO) remained stable at $0.46 per share. Same property cash basis net operating income (NOI) increased by 3.4%. ILPT's portfolio occupancy was 99%, and the company acquired three Class A industrial buildings for $100 million during the quarter.