Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Colbert - Director, IR Todd Hargreaves - President & CIO Brian Donley - CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Bryan Maher - B. Riley Securities Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Service Properties Trust Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions]. I would now like to turn the conference call over ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-11527 SERVICE PROPERTIES TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) Mary ...

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Colbert - Director, IR Todd Hargreaves - President & CIO Brian Donley - CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Bryan Maher - B. Riley Securities Dori Kesten - Wells Fargo Securities Tyler Batory - Oppenheimer Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Service Properties Trust Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. I would now like to turn the cal ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-11527 SERVICE PROPERTIES TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) Maryland ...

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Colbert - Director of IR Todd Hargreaves - President and CIO Brian Donley - Treasurer and CFO Conference Call Participants Bryan Maher - B. Riley Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Service Properties Trust First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity t ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-11527 SERVICE PROPERTIES TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) Maryland ...

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call March 1, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Colbert - Director of Investor Relations Todd Hargreaves - President and Chief Investment Officer Brian Donley - Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bryan Maher - B. Riley Securities Tyler Batory - Oppenheimer Dori Kesten - Wells Fargo Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Service Properties Trust Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. All pa ...

Financial Structure and Debt Management - The company has a $800 million revolving credit facility, which includes financial covenants that restrict additional indebtedness and require maintenance of certain financial ratios [66]. - As of December 31, 2022, the company's consolidated debt was $5.7 billion [197]. - The company may incur additional debt without limits in its organizational documents, increasing its vulnerability to adverse market conditions [198]. - The company is subject to risks related to its debt, including the ability to refinance maturing debt and the potential for increased interest expenses [198]. - Rising interest rates may significantly increase the company's interest expenses and negatively impact cash flows and the ability to pay distributions to shareholders [216]. - The company may need to seek waivers or amendments to existing debt agreements if covenants are not satisfied, which could lead to more restrictive conditions [201]. - Secured debt increases the risk of foreclosure, potentially resulting in the loss of properties and adversely affecting the overall portfolio value [202]. REIT Qualification and Taxation - The company has been organized and operated as a REIT since its 1995 taxable year, and it believes it will continue to qualify for REIT taxation [91]. - The company is not subject to federal income tax on net income distributed as dividends to shareholders, provided it meets certain qualification tests [92]. - The company must qualify as a REIT to avoid federal income tax as a C corporation, which would lead to non-deductible distributions and potential taxation on ordinary dividends [98]. - The company is subject to various qualification tests under the IRC to maintain its REIT status, which it believes it has satisfied [94]. - The company must distribute all inherited C corporation earnings and profits from acquisitions to maintain REIT qualification, or face penalties [98]. - The company expects to qualify for taxation as a REIT by satisfying the outlined asset tests on a continuing basis [124]. - The company must ensure that at least 95% of its gross income consists of qualifying income for the 75% gross income test [109]. - The company believes that all or substantially all of its rents and related service charges qualify as "rents from real property" under Section 856 of the IRC [112]. - If the company fails to distribute at least 85% of its REIT ordinary income or 95% of its REIT capital gain net income, it will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the excess [98]. - The company may be subject to a 100% tax on net income from prohibited transactions, which includes dispositions at a gain of inventory or property held primarily for sale [98]. Operational and Market Risks - The company faces significant competition in the hotel and retail sectors, with competitors having greater economies of scale and access to capital [221]. - The company may face significant competition in the market, which could affect its ability to renew leases or lease properties to new tenants [191]. - The company expects the recovery of the U.S. hospitality industry to be a multi-year process, with ongoing uncertainty regarding business travel demand [194]. - The company may need to fund operating losses for its hotels if they do not perform profitably, which could impact its financial results [196]. - The company faces risks related to environmental liabilities and adverse weather conditions affecting its real estate holdings [191]. - The company is dependent on operators for property management, which limits its ability to directly control operations and may affect income [215]. - Tenant defaults may occur due to adverse economic conditions, impacting the company's rental income and overall financial condition [224]. - Bankruptcy filings by tenants could limit the company's ability to enforce lease agreements and recover unpaid rent [236]. Employee and Management Structure - The company has approximately 600 full-time employees through its manager, RMR, as of December 31, 2022 [71]. - The company’s board comprises 29% women and 14% members of underrepresented communities, reflecting its commitment to diversity and inclusion [84]. - The company is dependent on RMR for management and growth strategy, and any loss of RMR's services could decline business prospects [245]. - RMR has broad discretion in operating the business, which may lead to investment returns below expectations [246]. - The management agreements with RMR were not negotiated on an arm's length basis, which may create risks regarding management fees and incentives [251]. Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives - The company focuses on sustainable operating approaches, including energy and water consumption management and greenhouse gas emissions reduction [77]. - The company evaluates properties for climate change resilience and implements measures to prepare for adverse physical climate activity [78]. - ESG initiatives may impose additional costs and expose the company to new risks, with a commitment to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions to net zero by 2050 and a 50% reduction by 2030 from a 2019 baseline [243]. - Market and government actions in response to climate change may reduce transient travel and demand for fossil fuels, negatively impacting hotel stays and travel center services [244]. Shareholder and Investment Considerations - The company may change its operational and investment policies without shareholder approval, potentially impacting distributions to shareholders [191]. - The company may not realize the expected benefits from its investment in Sonesta due to the risks associated with the hotel industry [259]. - The company is subject to potential conflicts of interest due to its relationships with RMR and Sonesta, which may affect its reputation and market price [258]. - Ownership limitations in the company's declaration of trust may deter or prevent unsolicited acquisition proposals [264]. - The company may face increased risks of litigation and shareholder activism due to perceived conflicts of interest [262].

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Stephen Colbert - Director of IR Todd Hargreaves - President and CIO Brian Donley - Treasurer and CFO Conference Call Participants Bryan Maher - B. Riley Securities Dori Kesten - Wells Fargo Tyler Batory - Oppenheimer Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Service Properties Trust Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note this event is being recor ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-11527 SERVICE PROPERTIES TRUST (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) Maryland 04-3262075 (IRS Employer Identification No.) Two ...