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Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) is a Maryland real estate investment trust focused on hotels and service-focused retail net lease properties. This news page aggregates company announcements, press releases and related updates so readers can follow how SVC’s portfolio, capital structure and distributions evolve over time.
Recent news emphasizes SVC’s hotel disposition program and balance sheet actions. The trust has entered agreements to sell 113 hotels with 14,803 keys for a combined sales price of approximately $913.3 million, excluding closing costs, and has reported the completion of numerous hotel sales across multiple states through a series of Form 8-K filings and Business Wire releases. SVC has stated that it expects to use proceeds from these sales to repay debt, and has provided unaudited pro forma financial information to show the impact of these significant dispositions.
Investors following SVC news will also see updates on financing and debt management, such as the pricing of zero coupon senior secured notes due 2027, early redemptions of senior unsecured notes, and related changes to its revolving credit facility borrowings. Regular quarterly cash distribution announcements on common shares are another recurring news theme, with the company outlining its distribution rate and explaining that future distributions may be adjusted at the discretion of its Board of Trustees.
In addition, SVC’s news flow includes quarterly earnings announcements and conference call details, along with information about hotel management relationships, including hotels managed by Sonesta International Hotels. Bookmark this page to review SVC’s historical and ongoing news items, from asset sales and capital markets transactions to dividend declarations and operating updates.
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.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced it will release its Q4 2021 results after Nasdaq closes on February 24, 2022. A conference call will be held on February 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET, featuring CEO John Murray, CFO Brian Donley, and CIO Todd Hargreaves.
Service Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust with over $12 billion in assets, including more than 300 hotels and nearly 800 retail properties. The company is managed by The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR).
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced the characterization of dividends for 2021 tax reporting. Total dividends for shareholders reached $0.04 per share. The dividend payment history includes six payments of $0.01 each, with the last payment on November 18, 2021. Notably, these dividends will be reported on IRS Form 1099-DIV. Investors can find additional tax-related information on the SVC website.
SVC focuses on the hotel industry and service-oriented retail properties, managing over $12 billion in assets across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.01 per common share, amounting to $0.04 annually. Shareholders on record by January 24, 2022 will receive this payment on or about February 17, 2022. SVC manages over $12 billion in assets, including more than 300 hotels and nearly 800 retail properties across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. As a REIT, SVC's dividends may fluctuate based on various financial factors assessed by the Board of Trustees.
Service Properties Trust (SVC) announced an agreement with Sonesta International Hotels to amend management agreements effective January 1, 2022. SVC will sell 68 Sonesta hotels with a net carrying value of $579 million, expected to be completed by Q1 2022. The owner’s priority return for retained hotels will be $325.2 million annually, with renovations planned at a cost of $600 million over three years. Changes also include new performance thresholds for hotel management. SVC currently owns 262 hotels managed by Sonesta and retains a 34% stake in Sonesta.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) reported a third quarter net loss of $59.7 million, or $(0.36) per share, improving from a loss of $102.6 million in Q3 2020. Normalized FFO rose to $43.8 million, or $0.27 per share, from $23.2 million, while EBITDAre increased 32.5% to $137.3 million. Hotel portfolio occupancy improved to 60.1%, and RevPAR surged by 75.7% year-over-year. SVC maintains strong liquidity with $912.5 million in cash and no debt maturities until Q3 2022, anticipating a rebound in business travel as urban areas re-open.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced an amended management agreement with Radisson Hospitality to manage nine hotels for a 10-year term starting August 1, 2021. Radisson will manage eight hotels, ensuring a $10.2 million annual owner's priority return backed by a $22 million guaranty from 2023. SVC plans to invest $12 million in renovations, expected to boost owner return coverage. This agreement extends their relationship until at least 2031, allowing for improved portfolio management and potential financial stability.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, amounting to $0.04 per year. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of October 25, 2021, with distribution expected on or about November 18, 2021. SVC, with investments exceeding $12 billion, owns over 300 hotels and nearly 800 retail properties, primarily focused on extended stay and select service. The trust is managed by The RMR Group Inc., which oversees more than $32 billion in assets.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) will announce its third quarter 2021 results following Nasdaq's closing on November 4, 2021. A conference call with President and CEO John Murray, CFO Brian Donley, and CIO Todd Hargreaves is scheduled for November 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can join the call by dialing (877) 329-3720 or (412) 317-5434 for international participants. A replay will be accessible until November 12, 2021. The call will also be available through a live audio webcast on the company's website.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) has amended its business management agreement with The RMR Group LLC (Nasdaq: RMR) to introduce the MSCI U.S. REIT/Hotel & Resort REIT Index as the new benchmark for incentive management fees, effective from August 1, 2021. This replaces the discontinued SNL U.S. REIT Hotel Index. Historical returns for the SNL Index show cumulative returns of -6.56%, -19.07%, and 10.06% for various periods ending July 31, 2021. The decision aims to align fee calculations more closely with widely-used benchmarks.