Seven Hills Realty Trust Closes $42.5 Million Bridge Loan to Finance the Acquisition of Brandywine Crossing Shopping Center in Maryland

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Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) has closed a $42.5 million first mortgage floating-rate bridge loan to acquire Brandywine Crossing, a grocery-anchored shopping center in Brandywine, Maryland. An initial advance of $42.2 million was funded at closing, with $300,000 reserved for leasing capital. The loan includes a three-year term with two one-year extension options. SEVN's total loan book now stands at approximately $685 million, indicating a strategic move to expand its commercial loan portfolio.

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• Acquisition of Brandywine Crossing enhances SEVN's portfolio.
• Loan book now totals approximately $685 million, indicating growth potential.

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• Future success depends on SEVN's ability to close additional loans amidst industry competition.

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $42.5 million first mortgage floating-rate bridge loan to finance the acquisition of Brandywine Crossing, a grocery anchored shopping center located at 15802 Crain Highway in Brandywine, Maryland.

An initial advance of approximately $42.2 million was funded at closing with future advances of $300,000 available for leasing capital. The loan is structured with a three-year initial term and two one-year extension options, subject to the borrower meeting certain requirements. SEVN’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital, was introduced to the transaction by the sponsor, First National Realty Partners.

Tom Lorenzini, President of SEVN, made the following statement:

“We continue to execute on our business plan of investing in first mortgage commercial loans. This $42.5 million loan was made to a repeat borrower of SEVN to finance the acquisition of a Safeway anchored shopping center located in an established and vibrant retail corridor outside of Washington, D.C. Our loan book has increased to approximately $685 million in total capital commitments and we are well positioned to continue leveraging our industry relationships to further expand SEVN’s portfolio.”

About Seven Hills Realty Trust

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) is a real estate finance company that originates and invests in first mortgage loans secured by middle market and transitional commercial real estate. SEVN is managed by Tremont Realty Capital, an affiliate of The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR), a leading U.S. alternative asset management company with over $33 billion in assets under management and more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating commercial real estate. For more information about SEVN, please visit www.sevnreit.com.

WARNING CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. Also, whenever SEVN uses words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “will,” “may” and negatives or derivatives of these or similar expressions, SEVN is making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon SEVN’s present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by SEVN’s forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond SEVN’s control. For example:

• This press release references a recent loan closed and future plans to expand SEVN, which may imply that SEVN will close additional loans and that its business will continue to improve as a result. However, SEVN’s business and ability to execute loans and realize its investment objective are subject to various risks, including the competitive nature of the industry in which it operates, as well as other factors, many of which are outside its control, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These risks and other factors may prevent SEVN from successfully closing additional loans, executing its business plans and realizing its investment objective. Further, once SEVN invests or commits its remaining capital, its ability to continue to grow and fund loans will be subject to its ability to obtain additional cost-effective capital or to redeploy proceeds from repayments of its loan investments. Additionally, any growth of its loan portfolio may not benefit SEVN if, for example, SEVN does not realize the returns it expects from that growth.

The information contained in SEVN’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including under “Risk Factors” in SEVN’s periodic reports or incorporated therein, identifies other important factors that could cause SEVN’s actual results to differ materially from those stated in or implied by SEVN’s forward-looking statements. SEVN’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

You should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements.

Except as required by law, SEVN does not intend to update or change any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust with transferable shares of beneficial interest listed on the Nasdaq.
No shareholder, Trustee or officer is personally liable for any act or obligation of the Trust.

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Kevin Barry, Director, Investor Relations

(617) 658-0776

www.sevnreit.com

Source: Seven Hills Realty Trust

FAQ

What is the value of the loan closed by Seven Hills Realty Trust?

The loan closed by Seven Hills Realty Trust is valued at $42.5 million.

What property is being acquired by Seven Hills Realty Trust?

Seven Hills Realty Trust is acquiring Brandywine Crossing, a grocery-anchored shopping center in Brandywine, Maryland.

How much has Seven Hills Realty Trust's loan book increased to?

Seven Hills Realty Trust's loan book has increased to approximately $685 million.

What is the term structure of the new loan?

The new loan has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options.

What challenges does Seven Hills Realty Trust face with the new acquisition?

Seven Hills Realty Trust faces challenges in closing additional loans due to industry competition.