Diversified Healthcare Tr - DHC STOCK NEWS

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) will release its first quarter 2022 financial results after market close on May 3, 2022. A conference call hosted by CEO Jennifer Francis and CFO Richard Siedel is scheduled for May 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can participate by calling (877) 329-4297 or (412) 317-5435 for international calls. A replay of the call will be available until May 11, 2022. DHC owns over $6.7 billion in healthcare properties across 36 states and Washington, D.C., comprising more than 27,500 senior living units.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) announced the election of David A. Pierce as an Independent Trustee, expanding its Board to seven members. The Board now comprises 71% independent members, with 29% women and 14% representing underrepresented communities. Mr. Pierce brings over 30 years of healthcare experience, previously serving as Executive VP at Boston Scientific. DHC invests in healthcare properties worth over $6.6 billion across 36 states and Washington, D.C., with a diverse portfolio including life sciences and senior living units.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) reported financial results for Q4 2021, highlighting a net income of $365.6 million ($1.54/share) and a gain on property sales of $461.4 million. The company raised over $1 billion from joint ventures and completed the transition of 107 senior living communities to new operators. However, the normalized funds from operations (FFO) were negative at $(16.5) million. DHC maintained strong occupancy rates in its Office Portfolio at 91.3% but faced significant declines in the Same Property Cash Basis NOI for its SHOP segment, down 63.3% year-over-year.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) has announced an amendment to its revolving credit facility, extending the maturity date to January 2024. Key changes include:

• Extension of waivers for certain financial covenants until December 31, 2022.
• Increased ability to fund capital expenditures from $350 million to $400 million.
• Reduction of revolving credit facility commitments from $800 million to $700 million, with a further decrease to $586 million in January 2023.
• Interest rate premium raised by 15 basis points.

DHC has announced a joint venture worth $703 million involving 10 properties in its Office Portfolio, acquiring around $653 million in cash proceeds while maintaining a 20% equity stake. The properties, with a total area of 1.1 million square feet, were sold at $657 per square foot, resulting in an expected gain on sale of about $320 million. The funding will be used for capital expenditures and debt reduction. This venture is managed by The RMR Group, reinforcing DHC's operational liquidity.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) will release its fourth quarter 2021 financial results on February 23, 2022, after market close. A conference call hosted by CEO Jennifer Francis and CFO Richard Siedel is scheduled for February 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Participants can join via a designated phone number or listen online through the company website. DHC focuses on high-quality healthcare properties across the U.S., with a portfolio worth over $7.0 billion, including 390 properties and nearly 28,000 senior living units.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) released its dividend characterization for 2021 tax reporting. Shareholders will see a total dividend allocation of $0.04 per share, categorized as part of ordinary income, with no amounts designated as qualified dividends or capital gains. Important dates include a declaration date of January 14, 2021, and a payable date of February 18, 2021. The company, managing over $7.0 billion in healthcare properties across the U.S., continues to be guided by The RMR Group, which oversees more than $32 billion in assets.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, amounting to $0.04 annually. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of January 24, 2022, and will be distributed on or about February 17, 2022. DHC focuses on owning high-quality healthcare properties in the U.S., with a diversified portfolio valued at over $8.0 billion, including over 390 properties and approximately 28,000 senior living units, managed by The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR).

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) announced a transaction with a global institutional investor, receiving approximately $378 million for a 35% equity interest in its joint venture owning a life science complex in Boston, MA. This deal values the property at about $1.7 billion after accounting for $620 million in secured debt. Proceeds will be used for capital expenditures, reducing debt, and other business purposes. DHC aims to enhance liquidity and leverage through this partnership.