SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON TUCSON / PALOMA VILLAGE

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Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE: INN) has successfully acquired the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson / Paloma Village for $25.5 million via a joint venture with GIC, finalized on December 21, 2021. This acquisition enhances their portfolio with a hotel recognized for its superior performance, boasting a RevPAR Index of nearly 150% over the past five years. Positioned in Tucson’s upscale market, the property is expected to generate a 2022 net operating income yield of 7.0% to 7.5%. The Company retains $450 million in liquidity and $150 million in investment capacity.

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• Strategic acquisition of high-performing hotel enhancing portfolio.
• Hotel expected to generate 7.0% to 7.5% net operating income yield in 2022.
• Strong market presence with 150% RevPAR Index over five years.
• Total liquidity of $450 million and $150 million investment capacity available.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced that it completed the acquisition of the 120-guestroom Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson / Paloma Village for $25.5 million through its joint venture with GIC on December 21, 2021. The investment represents a high-quality, market-leading hotel in a rapidly growing market.

The property's excellent location and dominant Embassy Suites brand affiliation have allowed the hotel to consistently rank at the top of its competitive set, commanding an average RevPAR Index of nearly 150% over the last five years. While occupancy and ADR in the Tucson market are historically strongest in February and March driven predominantly by leisure travel, the Embassy Suites benefits from year-round demand from a multitude of sources within the government, group, and business transient segments. The Company's joint venture with GIC also owns the Homewood Suites by Hilton Tucson/St. Philip's Plaza University located less than three miles south of the Embassy Suites, which will allow the Company to implement operational synergies and revenue enhancement strategies that will benefit both hotels.

Situated on nearly six acres, the Embassy Suites' location in the Catalina Foothills places it among the highest end single family homes, shopping, and dining in Tucson and provides significant barriers to entry. The Embassy Suites was built in 2007, and since that time, no other hotels have been built within a three-mile radius. The hotel is adjacent to La Encantada – an outdoor luxury shopping center with high-quality dining options and an attractive tenant roster including Apple, Coach, Kendra Scott, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and Lululemon, among others. Directly east of the Embassy Suites is La Paloma Country Club – a private club featuring 27 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Golf, world class tennis facilities, a resort pool complex, and a variety of dining options. Additional demand in the market is generated by the University of Arizona and its health network, government and related contracting businesses, youth sports teams, national park enthusiasts, and corporate travelers.

The joint venture acquired the property with a combination of cash and an assumed loan that has a balance of approximately $13.3 million. The loan has a fixed interest rate of 4.99% and a maturity date of June 2028. After this transaction, the Company maintains nearly $450 million of total liquidity and over $150 million of current investment capacity permitted under its current credit facility amendments to pursue future investment opportunities.

The Company expects the hotel to generate a full year 2022 net operating income yield between 7.0% and 7.5%.

About Summit Hotel Properties

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the Upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of January 4, 2022, the Company's portfolio consisted of 74 hotels, 61 of which are wholly owned, with a total of 11,518 guestrooms located in 23 states.

For additional information, please visit the Company's website, www.shpreit.com, and follow on Twitter at @SummitHotel_INN.

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For information about the Company's business and financial results, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Risk Factors" sections of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC, and its quarterly and other periodic filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update the statements in this release to conform the statements to actual results or changes in the Company's expectations.

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SOURCE Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.

FAQ

What is the acquisition value of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson?

The acquisition value is $25.5 million.

When was the acquisition of the Embassy Suites completed?

The acquisition was completed on December 21, 2021.

What net operating income yield is expected from the acquired hotel in 2022?

The hotel is expected to generate a net operating income yield between 7.0% and 7.5%.

How does the acquisition impact Summit Hotel Properties' liquidity?

After the acquisition, the Company maintains approximately $450 million in total liquidity.

What is the RevPAR Index of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson?

The Embassy Suites has a RevPAR Index of nearly 150% over the last five years.