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The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR) is a U.S. alternative asset management company focused on residential and commercial real estate and related businesses. News about RMR often centers on its role as manager of multiple publicly traded REITs and its own corporate and financial developments.
On this page, readers can follow RMR stock news and updates related to its management activities, including announcements of quarterly dividends on RMR’s Class A and Class B-1 common shares and incentive business management fees earned from client companies. Recent releases have highlighted incentive fees earned from Diversified Healthcare Trust and Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, reflecting performance-based elements of RMR’s management arrangements.
Because RMR manages several REITs, its news flow is closely connected to developments at those client entities. Press releases from Diversified Healthcare Trust, Industrial Logistics Properties Trust and Service Properties Trust explicitly state that they are managed by The RMR Group, and their business updates, capital recycling programs, portfolio changes and dividend announcements are often referenced alongside RMR’s role as manager.
Investors and observers can also find information about RMR’s executive appointments, conference calls to discuss quarterly results and its involvement in restructuring-related agreements for managed REITs, as disclosed in Form 8-K filings. By monitoring this news feed, users can track how The RMR Group’s asset management activities, fee structures and client relationships evolve over time within the broader real estate sector.
Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) has secured a $47.0 million first mortgage floating-rate bridge loan aimed at financing the acquisition and renovation of a 330,000 square foot industrial warehouse in Passaic, New Jersey. An initial $38.4 million was funded at closing, with potential future advances of $8.6 million. This transaction marks SEVN's sixth loan closing this year, increasing its committed capital to over $760 million. The loan is set for a three-year term with two one-year extensions, emphasizing SEVN's strategy to grow and diversify its portfolio.
The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) announced the execution of 90 leases totaling approximately 5.0 million square feet during the three months ended June 30, 2022, doubling the previous quarter's activity. This included 40 leases with new tenants, accounting for 2.9 million square feet. The weighted average lease term is approximately 19.4 years, with a nearly 26% increase in rent. Strong demand was noted particularly in the industrial sector, driven by e-commerce growth.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) reported a net income of $11.35 million, or $0.07 per share, for Q2 2022, marking a substantial turnaround from a loss of $91.11 million in the same quarter last year. The normalized FFO surged by 238% to $89.16 million ($0.54 per share). Adjusted EBITDAre rose 53% to $181.87 million. Year-to-date, SVC has sold 76 properties for $523.1 million as it adjusts its portfolio. Hotel metrics improved with occupancy at 66.7% and a RevPAR increase of 56.9%. SVC met all financial covenants, enhancing its financial flexibility.
The RMR Group reported a net income of $17.3 million for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022, an 18% increase compared to the previous quarter. Adjusted net income reached $0.59 per diluted share. Revenues from management and advisory services grew by 16% year-over-year to $53 million, driven by increased assets under management. The company maintains a strong financial position with $196 million in cash and no debt. Adjusted EBITDA was $29.4 million, reflecting a margin of 53.1%.
Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) reported a net loss of $109.4 million or $0.46 per share for Q2 2022, despite a $6.3 million increase in NOI driven by improved senior living occupancy. The company achieved a 23.3% rise in adjusted EBITDAre and saw a 9.1% increase in rental rates on a segment of their Office Portfolio. However, normalized FFO was negative at ($10.4 million) or ($0.04) per share. The balance sheet strengthened with a $108 million equity sale and a $500 million redemption of senior notes, reducing interest expenses by approximately $49 million.
Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) reported a net loss of $16.1 million, or $0.33 per share, for Q2 2022, significantly improved from a loss of $66.7 million, or $1.38 per share, in Q2 2021. The normalized funds from operations (FFO) were $58.9 million, equating to $1.22 per share. The company's occupancy rate rose to 94.3%, and they leased 679,000 square feet with a 4.9% increase in rent. OPI repaid $325 million of debt and expects $100 million to $200 million in property sales for the year.
Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) announced the acquisition of a property at 47071 Bayside Parkway, Fremont, CA, for $82 million. This acquisition reflects a GAAP cap rate of 6.5% and adds to DHC’s growing life science portfolio in the San Francisco Bay area. The property, fully leased to Alamar Bioscience through January 2034, spans 89,000 square feet. DHC now owns four life science assets in this market, totaling approximately 327,000 square feet. The company holds assets worth about $6.8 billion across 36 states and D.C.
Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) reported strong financial results for Q2 2022, highlighting a net income per share of $0.31 and adjusted distributable earnings per share of $0.24. The company achieved $60 million in loan originations, increasing total loan commitments to $735 million, a threefold rise year-over-year. With a portfolio of 100% floating-rate loans, SEVN anticipates higher income as interest rates rise. The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.25 per common share, totaling $3.6 million for shareholders.
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) reported financial results for Q2 2022, showing a net loss of $143.5 million, or $2.20 per share. Despite challenges, leasing activity surged with 3.9 million square feet leased at rates 61% higher than prior levels. Normalized FFO stood at $28.3 million, or $0.43 per share, while same property cash basis NOI increased by 2.6%. Occupancy remained strong at 99.3%. However, the firm faced delays in financing related to its Monmouth acquisition due to rising interest rates.
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) has reduced its quarterly cash distribution to $0.01 per share for the second quarter, payable on August 18, 2022. This decision follows the strategic acquisition of Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation but stems from rising interest rates and worsened real estate market conditions. ILPT aims to enhance liquidity while it works on a long-term financing plan for this acquisition, with hopes to restore dividends closer to historical levels in 2023.
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