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Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) is a Maryland real estate investment trust focused on hotels and service-focused retail net lease properties. This news page aggregates company announcements, press releases and related updates so readers can follow how SVC’s portfolio, capital structure and distributions evolve over time.
Recent news emphasizes SVC’s hotel disposition program and balance sheet actions. The trust has entered agreements to sell 113 hotels with 14,803 keys for a combined sales price of approximately $913.3 million, excluding closing costs, and has reported the completion of numerous hotel sales across multiple states through a series of Form 8-K filings and Business Wire releases. SVC has stated that it expects to use proceeds from these sales to repay debt, and has provided unaudited pro forma financial information to show the impact of these significant dispositions.
Investors following SVC news will also see updates on financing and debt management, such as the pricing of zero coupon senior secured notes due 2027, early redemptions of senior unsecured notes, and related changes to its revolving credit facility borrowings. Regular quarterly cash distribution announcements on common shares are another recurring news theme, with the company outlining its distribution rate and explaining that future distributions may be adjusted at the discretion of its Board of Trustees.
In addition, SVC’s news flow includes quarterly earnings announcements and conference call details, along with information about hotel management relationships, including hotels managed by Sonesta International Hotels. Bookmark this page to review SVC’s historical and ongoing news items, from asset sales and capital markets transactions to dividend declarations and operating updates.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) closed an underwritten public offering of 479.2 million common shares (including 62.5 million shares from full exercise of the underwriters' option) at $1.20 per share. Net proceeds were approximately $542.3 million.
SVC announced the early redemption in full of its $100.0 million 4.95% senior notes due 2027 and $450.0 million 5.50% senior notes due 2027, with redemptions funded by offering proceeds and cash on hand, including applicable accrued interest and make-whole premiums. Bookrunners and co-managers were named.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) priced an underwritten public offering of 416.7 million common shares at $1.20 per share to raise approximately $500 million gross. Settlement is expected on or about April 2, 2026, with a 30‑day underwriter option for an additional 62.5 million shares.
According to the company, net proceeds, together with cash on hand, are expected to be used to redeem all or a portion of senior notes due 2027 (aggregate principal amounts of $100.0 million and $450.0 million). Underwriters were led by Yorkville Securities and Jones.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) commenced a $500.0 million underwritten public offering of common shares on March 30, 2026. Net proceeds are expected to be used to redeem all or a portion of SVC's $100.0 million 4.95% senior notes due 2027 and/or its $450.0 million 5.50% senior notes due 2027.
Underwriters may receive a 30-day option to buy an additional 15% of the offering. Helix Partners and The RMR Group indicated interest for up to $100.0 million and $50.0 million, respectively. SVC will file a preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results and issued full year 2026 financial guidance. The company highlighted approximately $10 billion invested across service-focused retail net lease properties and hotels. As of Dec 31, 2025, SVC owned 760 retail properties (13.6M sq ft) and 94 hotels (21,000+ guest rooms).
A conference call for Q4 results is scheduled for Feb 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET with replay details and a live webcast available on SVC’s investor website.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq:SVC) priced a $745 million asset-backed securitization with a weighted average coupon of 5.96%, expected to close March 6, 2026. SVC contributed 158 retail net lease properties (≈$84M annual minimum rent; appraised ≈$1.1B) to its master trust.
Net proceeds are expected to be ≈$730 million and will fund repayment of outstanding debt and general corporate purposes, including the full early redemption of $700 million 8.375% senior notes due June 2029. The new notes mature March 2031 and are expected to be rated AAA/AA/BBB by S&P.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq:SVC) will release its fourth quarter 2025 results after Nasdaq closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A conference call with CEO Christopher Bilotto, CFO Brian Donley and VP Jesse Abair is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Dial-in numbers, a live webcast at www.svcreit.com, and a replay available through March 5, 2026 are provided for investors and analysts.
Service Properties Trust (Nasdaq: SVC) announced the 2025 dividend tax characterization for SVC common shares. Dividends of $0.01 per share were recorded for each record date 01/27/25, 04/22/25, 07/21/25 and 10/27/25, totaling $0.04 per share for 2025. All reported amounts for 2025 are shown as return of capital; ordinary, qualified, Section 199A and capital gain categories are listed as $0.00. The company provided the common share CUSIP 81761L102 and directs shareholders to rely on IRS Form 1099-DIV for tax reporting and to consult Form(s) 8937 on the company website for basis effects.
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Sonesta (RMR) named Keith Pierce and Jeff Leer as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective April 1, 2026, with John Murray retiring effective March 31, 2026. Pierce, a Sonesta executive since 2021, led expansion of Sonesta’s global franchising business. Leer, an RMR management committee member, served as president and CEO of AlerisLife since 2022 and oversaw a 440% increase in senior living net operating income during his tenure. The new co-CEOs said they will pursue an “asset-right,” franchise-focused growth strategy, emphasize technology and operational excellence, and work with roughly 7,000 employees. Sonesta owns, manages and franchises more than 1,000 properties, including management of 69 hotels for Service Properties Trust (SVC).
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