Diversified Healthcare Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest - DHC STOCK NEWS

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) announced a conference call on May 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Jennifer Francis and CFO Richard Siedel to discuss first quarter results. A press release with financial results will be issued on May 8, 2023, after Nasdaq closes. The call can be accessed at (877) 329-4297 or (412) 317-5435 for international participants. A live audio webcast will be available on the company’s website, with replays until May 16, 2023. As of December 31, 2022, DHC's portfolio is valued at approximately $7.1 billion, including 379 properties across 36 states.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results on May 8, 2023, after the market closes. A conference call led by President Jennifer Francis and CFO Richard Siedel will take place on May 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Participants can join the call by dialing (877) 329-4297 or (412) 317-5435 for international callers, without a passcode. A replay will be accessible until May 16, 2023, by calling (412) 317-0088 with the passcode 1757726. The call will also be available via live audio webcast on DHC's website, with an archived version for later replay. Diversified Healthcare Trust is focused on high-quality healthcare properties, managing a portfolio valued at approximately $7.1 billion as of December 31, 2022, encompassing 379 properties across the U.S.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) has announced a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.01 per common share, translating to $0.04 annually. The distribution is set to benefit shareholders who are on record as of April 24, 2023, with a payment date scheduled on or about May 18, 2023.

DHC's portfolio, as of December 31, 2022, was valued at approximately $7.1 billion, comprising 379 properties across 36 states and Washington, D.C. The REIT’s focus is on high-quality healthcare properties, which include about 27,000 senior living units and 500 tenants occupying approximately 9 million square feet of life science and medical office properties.

Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) announced a reduction in its quarterly cash distribution to $0.25 per share, totaling $1.00 annually. This change will take effect for shareholders of record on April 24, 2023, with payment expected on or about May 18, 2023.

Additionally, OPI is moving forward with a proposed merger with Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC), expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, pending shareholder approval and other necessary conditions. As of December 31, 2022, OPI owned 160 properties across 30 states, with 63% of revenues coming from investment-grade rated tenants.

Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) has announced a merger with Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC), where OPI will acquire all outstanding common shares of DHC in an all-share transaction. The merger, unanimously approved by both boards, aims to create a diversified REIT with enhanced growth potential by accessing DHC’s portfolio of medical office and life science properties and senior living communities. DHC shareholders will receive 0.147 shares of OPI for each DHC common share, leading to OPI shareholders owning approximately 58% of the new entity. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2023 and is projected to be accretive to OPI’s normalized funds from operations starting in H2 2024, with a cash distribution reset to $0.25 per share quarterly beginning Q2 2023.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) has announced a definitive merger agreement with Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI), wherein OPI will acquire all DHC shares in an all-share transaction. Shareholders of DHC will receive 0.147 shares of OPI for each DHC share, reflecting a 20% premium based on the 30-day average closing price of DHC.

This merger aims to enhance financial flexibility, ensure immediate compliance with debt covenants, and support ongoing capital plans. DHC shareholders will benefit from a substantial increase in expected distributions, rising from $0.04 to $1.00 annually, marking a 267% increase. The merger is anticipated to be accretive to DHC’s normalized funds from operations and lead to annual savings of $2 million to $3 million.

The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) has been recognized as one of the fastest growing middle market companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal in its 2023 Middle Market Leaders ranking. RMR reported total revenues of $832.5 million for Fiscal 2022, securing the 28th position in the rankings. This marks RMR's third appearance on the BBJ's list, which includes companies with revenues between $25 million and $1 billion. President & CEO Adam Portnoy highlighted the company's steady growth and dedication to clients. Additionally, RMR received multiple awards, including recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $65.3 million, or $0.27 per share, for Q4 2022. However, the SHOP segment showed a promising occupancy increase of 380 basis points year-over-year to 76.3%, contributing to a 14.2% rise in revenues. Normalized Funds From Operations (FFO) were positive at $0.03 per share. The company amended its credit facility in February 2023, extending waiver terms, which is aimed at enhancing property investments. DHC's total assets stood at approximately $6 billion with significant liquidity of $688.3 million in cash and equivalents.