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The company entered into an underwriting agreement on March 31, 2026, for a public offering of 416,666,667 common shares at $1.20 per share, with gross proceeds of $500 million.

The underwriters were granted a 30-day option to purchase an additional 62,500,000 common shares.

Net proceeds, together with cash on hand, are intended to redeem $100 million of 4.95% Senior Notes due 2027 and $370 million of 5.50% Senior Notes due 2027, with additional proceeds potentially redeeming more of the 5.50% notes.

The company filed Articles of Amendment on March 30, 2026, to increase its authorized common shares from 200 million to 900 million.

Certain related parties, including The RMR Group LLC and company executives, have agreed to purchase shares from the underwriters at the public offering price.

The Underwriting Agreement includes a 90-day lock-up period for company officers, directors, and The RMR Group LLC, prohibiting the sale or transfer of common shares.

Full analysis

Service Properties Trust has initiated a significant capital raise through an underwritten public offering of common shares, aiming to generate $500 million in gross proceeds. The primary stated use of these proceeds, combined with existing cash, is to address near-term debt maturities by redeeming a portion of its 4.95% and 5.50% Senior Notes, both due in 2027. This transaction suggests a strategic move to manage the company's capital structure and potentially reduce interest expense ahead of these maturities. The offering includes substantial participation from related parties, including its manager, The RMR Group LLC, and certain executives, which was separately approved by the Independent Trustees. Concurrently, the company has amended its charter to significantly increase its authorized share count from 200 million to 900 million, providing ample capacity for this offering and future equity needs. The underwriting agreement imposes a standard 90-day lock-up on insiders to support market stability post-offering.

SVC · Service Properties Trust

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