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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition and management of high revenue per available room (RevPAR) luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale hotels. Operating across major U.S. states such as California, Texas, Washington, Florida, and Illinois, as well as in Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Braemar's portfolio is diverse and strategically located in key gateway and resort areas.
The company's core business involves direct hotel investments, generating revenues from room bookings, food and beverage services, and other hotel-related amenities. Braemar's properties proudly operate under renowned brand names including Marriott, Hilton, Courtyard, and Renaissance, among others.
Recent achievements highlight Braemar's dynamic approach to capital management and strategic growth. Notably, the company has successfully extended mortgage loans for significant properties like the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe and the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, ensuring favorable financial terms and enhanced liquidity. Additionally, Braemar has secured a new $62 million mortgage financing for the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach, reflecting its ability to capitalize on favorable lending conditions.
Braemar's financial condition remains robust, with strategic initiatives such as the planned sale of the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines and a new stock repurchase program aimed at enhancing shareholder value. The company also focuses on liability management by redeeming preferred stocks and refinancing debts, further solidifying its financial flexibility.
Partnering with Ashford Inc., Braemar benefits from external advisory expertise, bolstering its strategic and operational effectiveness. The company's commitment to maintaining high-quality assets and optimizing its capital structure underscores its long-term vision of delivering sustained value to shareholders.
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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) has announced the addition of Jay Shah to its Board of Directors as a new independent director. Shah, 56, brings extensive experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors, having served in various executive roles at Hersha Hotels & Resorts, including as CEO for 17 years and most recently as Executive Chairman.
Shah's background includes significant involvement in industry associations and educational institutions. He serves on Cornell University's Dean's Advisory Board for the School of Hotel Administration and is a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Board of Directors. Shah holds degrees from Cornell University, Temple University Fox School of Business, and Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Braemar's Chairman, Monty J. Bennett, expressed enthusiasm for Shah's appointment, citing his valuable experience in both the lodging industry and public company matters.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has announced its dividend declarations for the fourth quarter of 2024. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per diluted share for common stock, payable on January 15, 2025. This equates to an annual rate of $0.20 per share. Additionally, dividends were declared for various preferred stock series:
- 5.5% Series B: $0.3438 per diluted share
- 8.25% Series D: $0.5156 per diluted share
- Series E: $0.15625 per share monthly
- Series M: $0.17708, $0.17500, or $0.17292 per share monthly, depending on CUSIP
All dividends will be paid to stockholders of record on their respective dates in December 2024 and January 2025. As of September 30, 2024, there were 15,138,572 shares of Series E and 1,596,285 shares of Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) has announced the schedule for its third quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company plans to release its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, after market close on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can participate in the interactive teleconference by calling (646) 960-0284. A replay will be available until November 14, 2024, by dialing (609) 800-9909 with the confirmation number 2925607. Additionally, a live broadcast of the quarterly conference call will be accessible on the company's website, www.bhrreit.com, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET on November 7, 2024, with an online replay available for approximately one year.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) has successfully closed a $407 million refinancing involving five luxury hotels. The new loan offers a two-year initial term with three one-year extension options, potentially extending the final maturity to 2029. It features a floating interest rate of SOFR + 3.24% and is interest-only. By acquiring $42.2 million of the most junior tranche, Braemar effectively lowered its net spread on the remaining $364.8 million to SOFR + 3.01%.
This refinancing encompasses the Pier House Resort & Spa, Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Hotel Yountville, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, and The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas. It replaces three existing loans with higher interest rates and earlier maturity dates. CEO Richard J. Stockton highlighted that this move results in a lower cost of capital, improves the company's maturity schedule, and extends its weighted average maturity.
Ashford Inc. announced the passing of W. Michael Murphy, a member of its Board of Directors, on July 24, 2024. Murphy, a distinguished hotel industry veteran, had served on Ashford Inc.'s board since August 2018. His extensive experience included board positions at Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) from 2013 to 2015 and Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) from 2003 to 2013.
Monty J. Bennett, Ashford Inc.'s Chairman and CEO, expressed deep sadness at Murphy's passing, acknowledging his value as both a friend and business leader. The company extended condolences to Murphy's family on behalf of the directors, management, and the entire Ashford Group of Companies.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) has successfully closed the sale of the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines for $165 million, or $419,000 per key. This transaction, based on the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2024, represents a 7.2% capitalization rate on net operating income, including anticipated capital expenditures of $40 million.
The sale removes BHR's last remaining 2024 debt maturity and showcases the high-quality nature of its portfolio. The company is evaluating the potential sale of two more hotels, subject to market conditions, to be completed in 2024 and 2025. This strategic move aligns with Braemar's focus on investing in luxury hotels and resorts as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has announced quarterly and monthly dividends for its various stock series for the third quarter of 2024. For the common stock, a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share will be paid on October 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2024. Series B and Series D preferred stocks will receive quarterly dividends of $0.3438 and $0.5156 per share, respectively, on the same payment date. Monthly dividends are also declared for Series E and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stocks, with payments scheduled for August 15, September 16, and October 15, 2024. The dividends range from $0.15625 to $0.17708 per share depending on the series.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has entered a cooperation agreement with Blackwells Capital. Blackwells will withdraw its proxy solicitation and vote in favor of Braemar's nominees and proposals at the 2024 Annual Meeting. Both parties will release all pre-settlement legal claims and dismiss corresponding actions. Blackwells commits to purchasing 3.5 million Braemar shares, financed partly by Braemar. Additionally, Braemar will add an independent director with Blackwells' input. Blackwells will adhere to a multi-year standstill and voting commitments. This agreement aims to enhance Braemar's capital structure and maximize shareholder value.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announces the release date for its second-quarter earnings results, set for July 31, 2024, after market close.
A conference call will follow on August 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET, accessible by dialing (646) 960-0284. A replay will be available until August 8, 2024, by calling (609) 800-9909 and using the confirmation number 2925607.
The live broadcast and a subsequent replay will also be accessible on the company's website, www.bhrreit.com.
Braemar focuses on investing in luxury hotels and resorts.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has launched www.ExpelBlackwells.com to counteract misinformation from activist investor Blackwells Capital ahead of the 2024 Annual Meeting on July 30, 2024.
The website aims to provide shareholders with details about Blackwells' misleading campaign and discourage them from supporting Blackwells' nominees.
Monty J. Bennett, Founder & Chairman of Braemar, emphasizes the company's commitment to shareholders' best interests, suggesting Blackwells aims to seize control of the board without paying a premium.
Shareholders are advised to ignore proxy materials from Blackwells, as their nominations do not meet the company's requirements.
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