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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.

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) has announced a $125 million master repurchase facility agreement with Wells Fargo Bank. This facility allows SEVN to leverage its commercial mortgage loan investments and features a three-year term with advances of up to 80% on whole loan investments, expandable to $250 million. This financing diversifies SEVN's capital sources and aims to enhance return on equity. Total debt capacity is now over $750 million, supporting expansion of its investment portfolio to nearly $1 billion.

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.

Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced the appointment of Todd Hargreaves as President and Chief Investment Officer, effective April 1, 2022. Previously Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at SVC, Hargreaves has extensive experience in commercial real estate, including a significant role in the acquisition of a $2.4 billion portfolio in 2019. He succeeds John Murray, who becomes President and CEO of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. Hargreaves is expected to lead SVC's hotel disposition plan, aiming to generate over $560 million in sales.

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.

The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) held its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where several directors were re-elected with strong support: Ann Logan (96.5%), Rosen Plevneliev (97.4%), Jonathan Veitch (98.0%), Walter Watkins Jr. (98.0%), Jennifer Clark (99.7%), and Adam Portnoy (97.9%). Shareholders approved an advisory vote on executive compensation (98.7%) and adopted a one-year frequency for future votes (98.3%). The Amended and Restated 2016 Omnibus Equity Plan received 99.8% approval. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditors with unanimous support (100.0%).

The RMR Group Inc. has announced the redevelopment of Unison Elliott Bay in Seattle, transforming three buildings into over 300,000 square feet of Class A office and life science lab space with wellness-focused amenities. Designed for flexibility, it features customizable floor plates and advanced lab infrastructure. Managed by RMR, the project targets completion in early 2023, catering to rising demand from tech and life science sectors. The location is near key parks and dining, enhancing its appeal to potential tenants.

The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) announced the execution of 108 leases, totaling approximately 4.0 million square feet, for the three months ended December 31, 2021. This represented a 39% increase from the previous quarter and a 76% increase compared to the same period in 2020. Among these, 49 new leases accounted for 663,000 square feet. The company emphasized significant growth compared to pre-pandemic levels, marking the highest leasing activity in a decade, and operates nearly 1,300 properties nationwide with $33 billion in assets under management.

Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $(198.8) million or $(1.21) per share, an increase from a $(137.7) million loss in Q4 2020. Normalized funds from operations (FFO) were $27.9 million, or $0.17 per share, compared to a loss of $(22.5) million in the prior year. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDAre of $119 million, up 83.2% year-over-year. SVC continues to execute its hotel disposition plan with $430 million in sales either closed or under contract, anticipating proceeds exceeding $560 million. The portfolio remains stable despite Omicron impacts.