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Service Properties Trust reports developments for a real estate investment trust that owns service-focused retail net lease properties and hotels. Its updates center on operating and financial results, common-share distributions, portfolio activity in hotel and net lease assets, and capital-structure actions involving common shares, senior notes and debt refinancing.
The trust’s property base spans service-focused retail locations in the United States and hotels in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. News also covers management by The RMR Group, shareholder and trustee matters, risk-factor references, and completed asset dispositions that affect its portfolio mix and balance sheet.
Service Properties Trust (SVC) has amended its credit agreement governing a $1 billion revolving credit facility and a $400 million term loan. The amendment waives all existing financial covenants until July 15, 2022, allowing continued access to undrawn amounts. SVC repaid the $400 million term loan on November 5, 2020. Key terms include the pledge of additional equity interests worth $1.8 billion, an increased interest rate premium by 30 basis points, and restrictions on distributions and share repurchases. The amendment aims to enhance financial flexibility amid challenging economic conditions.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.01 per common share, equating to $0.04 per share annually. This distribution will benefit shareholders of record as of October 26, 2020, with payments scheduled on or about November 19, 2020. SVC is a real estate investment trust managing a diverse portfolio of hotels and retail properties across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada, encompassing 149 brands in 23 industries.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) has announced that it will release its third quarter 2020 results before trading begins on November 9, 2020. A conference call hosted by CEO John Murray, CFO Brian Donley, and CIO Todd Hargreaves will take place at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Participants can join the call by dialing (877) 329-3720 or (412) 317-5434 for international calls. A replay will be available until November 16, 2020. The Trust is a REIT owning diverse properties across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, managed by The RMR Group.
Service Properties Trust (SVC) plans to transfer management of 98 hotels to Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, enhancing its brand presence. The transition includes 2 full-service, 56 select-service, and 40 extended-stay hotels across the U.S. Management of 9 hotels will begin on December 15, 2020, with the remaining 89 on January 31, 2021. This latest transfer follows previous transactions, contributing to a 350% increase in Sonesta's national portfolio, which will exceed 250 properties in the U.S. by the end of Q1 2021.
Service Properties Trust (SVC) has terminated management agreements for 122 hotels with Marriott International due to non-payment of an $11 million shortfall. SVC plans to transfer management of 98 hotels to Sonesta, with 24 hotels being sold for a total of $153.1 million. The termination is effective January 31, 2021. The 122 hotels generated $2.6 million in cash flow during the first eight months of 2020. SVC owns approximately 34% of Sonesta, which could potentially enhance its performance moving forward.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is set for its largest expansion in over 80 years, acquiring 103 properties from Service Properties Trust (SVC). This includes 22 full-service and 81 extended-stay hotels across the U.S., District of Columbia, Ontario, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The transition to Sonesta management will occur following the termination of SVC's agreement with IHG on November 30, 2020. With this change, Sonesta's portfolio grows to over 160 U.S. properties and nearly 200 worldwide, significantly enhancing its presence in major tourism and business markets.