Acrophyte Hospitality Trust undergoes strategic review, in talks for potential transaction involving stapled securities
On Friday (May 30), the managers said that they are currently evaluating a 'range of strategic options' for the hospitality stapled group. This is in light of its potential capital expenditure needs in relation to the ongoing asset enhancement requirements of its existing portfolio.
'In connection with their evaluation, the managers are also in discussions with the sponsor in respect of a potential transaction involving the stapled securities,' they said.
Despite being in the process of reviewing options, the managers emphasised that 'there is no certainty that any transaction will materialise' from the ongoing review or discussions.
Seven more hotels in Acrophyte's portfolio are slated for asset enhancement initiatives in 2025, after six hotels completed such initiatives in 2024.
Work on two Marriott-branded hotels will commence in June as that on five Hyatt-branded ones will start in November.
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The hospitality stapled group comprises Acrophyte Hospitality Property Trust and Acrophyte Hospitality Management Trust. It was formerly known as ARA US Hospitality Trust.
In its Q1 2025 business update, its revenue declined 7.7 per cent to US$33.5 million from US$36.2 million in the year-ago period amid an 8.3 per cent year-on-year downsizing of its portfolio.
Its Q1 operating profit was 12.8 per cent lower at US$9.3 million, from US$10.7 million in the previous corresponding period.
Stapled securities of Acrophyte ended pn Thursday 9.4 per cent or US$0.025 higher at US$0.29, before the announcement.
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