Diversified Healthcare Trust Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares

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Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.01 per common share, equivalent to $0.04 annually. This dividend will be payable to shareholders on record as of October 24, 2022, with distribution occurring on or about November 17, 2022. DHC holds a diverse portfolio of healthcare properties valued at approximately $6.9 billion, comprising 378 properties across 36 states and Washington, D.C., totaling about 9 million square feet. The Trust is managed by The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR).

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• Quarterly dividend of $0.01 per share indicates consistent income for shareholders.
• Strong portfolio valuation of approximately $6.9 billion demonstrates confidence in asset management.

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) today announced a regular quarterly cash distribution on its common shares of $0.01 per common share ($0.04 per share per year). This quarterly dividend will be paid to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2022 and distributed on or about November 17, 2022.

About Diversified Healthcare Trust

DHC is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on owning high-quality healthcare properties located throughout the United States. DHC seeks diversification across the health services spectrum by care delivery and practice type, by scientific research disciplines and by property type and location. As of June 30, 2022, DHC’s approximately $6.9 billion portfolio included 378 properties in 36 states and Washington, D.C., occupied by more than 500 tenants, and totaling approximately 9 million square feet of life science and medical office properties and more than 27,000 senior living units. DHC is managed by The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR), a leading U.S. alternative asset management company with more than $37 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2022 and more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating commercial real estate. To learn more about DHC, visit www.dhcreit.com.

WARNING REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. Also, whenever DHC uses words such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “will”, “may” and negatives or derivatives of these or similar expressions, DHC is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon DHC’s present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by DHC’s forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond DHC's control. For example, this press release states that DHC’s dividend rate will be $0.01/share per quarter or $0.04/share per year. A possible implication of this statement is that DHC will continuously pay quarterly dividends of $0.01/share per quarter or $0.04/share per year in the future. DHC’s dividend rates are set and reset from time to time by DHC’s Board of Trustees. The DHC Board considers many factors when setting dividend rates including DHC’s historical and projected income, normalized funds from operations attributable to common shareholders, the then current and expected needs and availability of cash to pay DHC’s obligations and fund DHC’s investments, restrictions contained in DHC’s credit agreement, distributions which may be required to be paid to maintain DHC’s tax status as a real estate investment trust and other factors deemed relevant by DHC’s Board of Trustees in its discretion. Accordingly, future dividend rates may be increased or decreased and there is no assurance as to the rate at which future dividends will be declared and paid. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward looking statements in this press release. Except as required by law, DHC does not intend to update or change any forward looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust with transferable shares of beneficial interest listed on the Nasdaq.
No shareholder, Trustee or officer is personally liable for any act or obligation of the Trust.

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Michael Kodesch, Director, Investor Relations

(617) 796-8234

www.dhcreit.com

Source: Diversified Healthcare Trust

FAQ

What is the dividend amount and payment date for DHC?

Diversified Healthcare Trust will pay a dividend of $0.01 per common share, payable on or about November 17, 2022.

When is the record date for the DHC dividend?

The record date for the DHC dividend is October 24, 2022.

How often does DHC pay dividends?

DHC pays dividends quarterly.

What is the significance of DHC's $6.9 billion portfolio?

The $6.9 billion portfolio indicates DHC's strong market position and investment in healthcare properties.