The RMR Group Inc. - RMR STOCK NEWS

The RMR Group has announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.40 per share for its Class A Common Stock and Class B-1 Common Stock, equating to an annualized amount of $1.60 per share. This distribution will be paid to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2023, with an expected payment date of May 18, 2023. RMR, focused on alternative asset management with significant expertise in commercial real estate, manages over $37 billion in assets through a strong team of approximately 600 professionals across more than 30 offices nationwide. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Newton, MA, RMR emphasizes its commitment to providing value to its shareholders through consistent dividend payments.

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.

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) has announced a regular quarterly cash distribution of $0.01 per common share, equating to $0.04 annually. This distribution will be paid to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2023, and is set to be distributed on or about May 18, 2023.

As of December 31, 2022, ILPT’s portfolio comprises 413 properties with approximately 60.0 million rentable square feet across 39 states. Notably, over 78% of ILPT's annual rental revenue comes from investment-grade tenants. The company is managed by The RMR Group, which oversees more than $37 billion in assets. ILPT operates as a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust focused on logistics properties crucial for the e-commerce sector.

Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced a quarterly cash distribution of $0.20 per common share, equating to $0.80 annually. This distribution is for shareholders on record as of April 24, 2023 and will be paid on or about May 18, 2023.

SVC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with over $11 billion in assets, primarily in the hotel and retail net lease property sectors. It owns 238 hotels across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, and 765 retail properties totaling over 13.4 million square feet. SVC is managed by The RMR Group, which has over $37 billion in assets under management.

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) has declared a regular cash distribution of $0.35 per common share, totaling $1.40 annually. This distribution is scheduled for payment to shareholders on record as of April 24, 2023, and will be distributed on or about May 18, 2023. SEVN originates and invests in first mortgage loans, focusing on middle market and transitional commercial real estate. It is managed by Tremont Realty Capital, an affiliate of The RMR Group, which manages over $37 billion in assets. The company advises that future distributions may vary based on various factors including income and cash needs.

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.