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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) is a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on owning premium-branded hotels within the upscale segment of the lodging industry. The company employs efficient operating models to maximize profitability and guest satisfaction. As of May 1, 2024, Summit Hotel Properties' portfolio includes 96 assets, with 54 wholly-owned properties, encompassing a total of 14,256 guestrooms across 24 states.
The company's properties operate under globally recognized brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Holiday Inn. These hotels are strategically located in urban areas near corporate offices, retail centers, airports, state capitals, convention centers, and leisure attractions, ensuring a steady flow of business and leisure travelers.
Summit Hotel Properties generates revenue primarily through room rentals, with additional income from other hotel operations such as food and beverage services, meeting space rentals, and other guest services. The company's Operating Partnership, Summit Hotel OP, LP, manages the day-to-day operations of these assets, with Summit holding both general and limited partnership interests.
Recently, the company has been active in enhancing its portfolio and balance sheet. In 2023, Summit completed the sale of six hotels for nearly $50 million and reinvested part of the proceeds into two high-quality hotels in high-growth markets, achieving a blended capitalization rate of over 9 percent. Additionally, Summit has successfully undertaken approximately $1 billion in financing activities, extending debt maturity dates and maintaining attractive pricing, resulting in no significant debt maturities until 2026.
Financial Performance: Summit's financial results for the first quarter of 2024 showed a 10 percent growth in Adjusted EBITDAre and a 14 percent increase in Adjusted FFO. The company also reported a 1.5 percent RevPAR increase in its pro forma portfolio, outperforming industry benchmarks. Summit's focus on cost controls allowed for an 80 basis point expansion in hotel EBITDA margins year-over-year.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns: On May 1, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a 33 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.08 per share, reflecting confidence in the company's operating results and cash flow durability. This represents an annualized dividend yield of 5.3 percent based on April 30, 2024, closing prices.
Future Outlook: Summit's outlook for 2024 remains positive, supported by stable demand trends and the expectation of continued growth in urban markets. The company aims to leverage its well-positioned portfolio to outperform the broader industry once again.
For additional information, visit the company's website at www.shpreit.com or follow them on X (formerly Twitter) at @SummitHotel_INN and on Facebook at facebook.com/SummitHotelProperties.
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