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- **Revenue Decline**: Q2 total revenue down 3.7% YoY, driven by RevPAR softness and macroeconomic headwinds.
- **EBITDA Pressure**: Hotel EBITDA fell 11.5% YoY, reflecting margin contraction in key markets.
- **Key Hotel Success**: Hyde Beach House achieved 12.7% RevPAR growth on strong leisure demand.
- **Government Impact**: DOGE spending cuts and tariff uncertainty weighed on group bookings, particularly in D.C. and Savannah markets.
- **Debt Challenges**: Elevated lending standards and high debt yields constrain capital management, though asset sales provide liquidity.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Mack Sims provided standard disclaimers regarding forward-looking statements and reconciled non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures.

**【Portfolio Metrics Review】**
- **RevPAR Performance**: Q2 RevPAR decreased 5.4% YoY, driven by 3.5% lower occupancy and 1.9% ADR decline. Excluding Tampa (impacted by Hurricane Helene), RevPAR decreased 5% YoY.
- **Key Hotel Performances**: 
  - Hotel Ballast (Wilmington) outperformed with 1.3% RevPAR growth, benefiting from group demand.
  - DoubleTree Philadelphia saw 5.3% RevPAR decline due to absent one-time events.
  - Hyde Beach House (Savannah) achieved 12.7% RevPAR growth on 18.5% occupancy gain.
- **Challenges**: DOGE spending cuts, inflation, and tariff uncertainty impacted group and business travelers, particularly in Washington, D.C., Savannah, and Atlanta markets.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue**: Q2 total revenue $48.8M (-3.7% YoY); YTD $97.1M (-0.1% YoY).
- **EBITDA**: Q2 Hotel EBITDA $13.9M (-11.5% YoY); YTD $26.8M (-4.4% YoY).
- **Adjusted FFO**: Q2 $4.8M (-35% YoY); YTD $9.3M (-27% YoY).
- **Balance Sheet**: $26.5M cash, $315.8M debt (84.4% fixed-rate). 2025 capex $7.1M, with $5.6M for hotel renovations.
- **Guidance**: Full-year 2025 revenue $185.2-188.2M (+2.6% YoY midpoint), EBITDA $45.3-45.8M (-2.6% YoY), adjusted FFO $6.9-7.5M.

**【CEO Strategic Remarks】**
- **Demand Trends**: Transient demand resilient, group bookings stable despite DOGE cuts. Savannah RevPAR down 10% YoY due to leisure softness and government funding pullback.
- **Cost Management**: Operators maintained rate discipline; EBITDA margin expected stable with normalized staffing and wage pressures.
- **Capital Management**: Addressing debt maturities via restructuring and asset sales (e.g., Atlanta parking garage sale to extinguish CMBS loan).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Savannah Impact**: RevPAR down 10% YoY due to leisure softness and government-linked group pullback. Group bookings for H2 2025 are healthy but cautious.
- **Government Business Mix**: ~high single digits of portfolio revenue tied to government funding, primarily in D.C. markets. Non-direct government groups (e.g., education associations) also affected.
- **Guidance Assumptions**: Reflect current trends, with group rebound expected in H2 2025. Leisure demand outlook mixed by market.
- **Debt Market Challenges**: Elevated debt yields, strict covenants, and lender caution persist, though signs of stabilization emerge.

Sotherly Hotels Inc. (SOHO) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 RevPAR +6.4% YoY, driven by urban market occupancy gains (7.3% ex-Tampa). DoubleTree Hollywood RevPAR +11.9%, Philadelphia Airport +34.3%.
- **Financial Health**: Hotel EBITDA +9.4% YoY (ex-grants); Full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance +5.2%. Refinancing Atlanta/Hollywood loans via 1-2yr extensions.
- **Macro Outlook**: Cautious on H2 demand due to price sensitivity, but portfolio positioned for outperformance with 2025 RevPAR 103-105% of 2024.
- **Balance Sheet**: $32.8M cash; $317.6M debt at 5.88% WACC. Philly/Jacksonville renovations ($26.1M total) to enhance long-term value.

**【COO Portfolio Overview】**
- Q1 2025 RevPAR increased 6.4% YoY, driven by 6.4% occupancy growth (7.3% excluding Tampa). Hotel Alba in Tampa saw disruption from Hurricane Helene, with elevators impaired but operating near normal post-Christmas 2024.
- Urban markets outperformed, with DoubleTree Hollywood RevPAR up 11.9% and DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport RevPAR up 34.3% due to group bookings and events.
- Hotel EBITDA rose 9.4% YoY (excluding $550K COVID grant), with margin up 100bps. Group revenue at The Whitehall in Houston increased 64% YoY.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Q1 2025 total revenue: $48.3M (+3.8% YoY); Hotel EBITDA: $12.9M (+4.5% YoY); Adjusted FFO: $4.5M (-13.3% YoY) due to $21.9M accrued preferred dividends.
- Balance sheet: $32.8M cash (including $21.3M restricted); $317.6M debt at 5.88% WACC, 84.4% fixed-rate. 2025 CapEx: $7.2M (including $11.4M for Philly & Jacksonville PIPs).
- Full-year 2025 guidance: Revenue $183.4-188.2M (+2.1%); EBITDA $48.8-49.6M (+5.2%); FFO $11.5-12.3M (-16.4%).

**【CEO Strategic Outlook】**
- Q1 outperformance driven by urban market occupancy growth (e.g., Arlington, Philadelphia, Atlanta events). Rate stabilization after sequential declines; ADR flat YoY.
- Cautious outlook for H2 due to macro uncertainty, but portfolio well-positioned with upscale assets. 2025 RevPAR expected 103-105% of 2024 levels.
- Philly & Jacksonville renovations: $11.5M (May 2026) and $14.6M (Jan 2027). Refinancing Atlanta & Hollywood CMBS loans likely via 1-2yr extensions.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Reverse Split**: Likely July/August execution near August 11 'drop dead' date.
- **Hotel Alba Insurance**: Business interruption proceeds offset ~95% of lost revenue; Q1 2025 room revenue ~$180.57 vs. $180.37 prior year.
- **Refinancing Strategy**: Use $20-30M equity from Savannah/Wilmington to support Atlanta/Hollywood refinancing. Preferred dividends paid current, but $21.9M accrued.


Sotherly Hotels (SOHO)-13 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Topline Growth**: 6.1% YoY occupancy, 152bps EBITDA margin expansion
- **Key Drivers**: Group bookings (+15%), urban market recovery (Philadelphia, Houston)
- **Headwinds**: FFO decline (-16.4%) due to rising interest costs
- **2025 Outlook**: 5.2% EBITDA growth vs. 2.1% revenue growth
- **Risks**: Debt refinancing costs, $1 stock price compliance deadline

**【Scott Kucinski: Q4 Operating Metrics】**
- **RevPAR Growth**: 2.9% YoY (5.8% ex-Tampa hurricane), driven by 7% occupancy (+13.4% at DoubleTree Hollywood) and 3.7% ADR decline
- **Key Performers**: 
  - DoubleTree Hollywood: +13.8% RevPAR, +13.4% occupancy
  - Whitehall Houston: +49.8% RevPAR, +46.1% occupancy
  - Philadelphia DoubleTree: +9.4% RevPAR, +16.2% occupancy
- **Hurricane Impact**: Hotel Alba (Tampa) sustained $11.5M PIP renovation, fully operational post-restoration
- **Portfolio Trends**: 6.1% YoY occupancy growth, 152bps EBITDA margin improvement ex-one-time grant

**【Anthony Domalski: Financial Highlights】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: 
  - Total Revenue: $44M (+4.3% YoY)
  - Hotel EBITDA: $10.7M (+3.6% YoY)
  - Adjusted FFO: $2M (-29% YoY) due to rising interest costs
- **2025 Guidance**: 
  - Revenue: $183.4-188.2M (+2.1%)
  - EBITDA: $48.8-49.6M (+5.2%)
  - FFO: $11.5-12.3M (-16.4% YoY) reflecting $7.2M capex
- **Balance Sheet**: 
  - Cash: $28.7M
  - Debt: $319.3M (84.5% fixed rate)
  - 2025 Capex: $25.8M (renovations, FF&E)

**【David Folsom: Portfolio Outlook】**
- **2024 Recap**: 
  - 3.5% RevPAR growth, 6.1% occupancy growth
  - 74% EBITDA growth at Philadelphia DoubleTree
  - 15% EBITDA growth at Hollywood DoubleTree
- **2025 Outlook**: 
  - RevPAR: 103-105% of 2024
  - Group segment: key growth driver (+15% Q4)
  - Urban hotels: 600bps below 2019 levels
- **Risk Management**: 
  - Refinancing legacy 4-5% loans
  - 180-day deadline to cure $1 stock price deficiency
  - Minimal insurance recovery impact on 2025 guidance

Sotherly Hotels (SOHO)-13 Mar 25-2024 Q4 Earnings call transcript

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Sotherly Hotels (SOHO)-6 Mar 24-2023 Q4 Earnings call transcript

Sotherly Hotels (SOHO)-9 Nov 23-2023 Q3 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: Q2 RevPAR +5% YoY, year-to-date +11.9%, driven by group and corporate transient segments.
- **Profitability**: Hotel EBITDA matched 2019 levels despite 50% rise in insurance costs ($6M/year).
- **Challenges**: South Florida leisure demand soft, Atlanta group bookings down $900K YoY due to Hollywood strike.
- **Future Outlook**: Q3 RevPAR forecast 103%-109% of 2022, with group and BT segments pacing 24% and 18% ahead of last year.
- **Risk**: $20M unpaid preferred dividend remains, with no timeline for full repayment.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Mack Sims provided regulatory disclosures and introduced the call, emphasizing forward-looking statements and risks. The earnings release was available on the company’s website.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- **Operational Performance**: Second-quarter RevPAR of $131.16 (+5% YoY) driven by 1.6% occupancy growth and 3.4% ADR increase. Year-to-date RevPAR up 11.9% YoY, with group and corporate transient segments leading recovery.
- **Market Insights**: Washington, D.C. hotels (e.g., Hyatt Centric Arlington) outperformed 2019 levels, while Houston, Philadelphia, and Atlanta hotels lagged pre-pandemic occupancy. Leisure demand remained strong, but South Florida faced softer-than-expected demand.
- **Profitability**: Hotel EBITDA margins matched 2019 levels despite cost pressures (restaffing, utilities, insurance). Margins expected to stabilize as operations normalize.
- **Future Outlook**: Q3 RevPAR forecast 103%-109% of 2022 levels, with group and BT segments pacing 24% and 18% ahead of last year, respectively.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue & EBITDA**: Q2 revenue $49M (+3.9% YoY), Hotel EBITDA $14.8M (+0.5% YoY). Year-to-date adjusted FFO $11.7M (+56.5% YoY).
- **Balance Sheet**: $32.2M cash, $322.7M debt (5.11% WACC). Refinanced $10M mortgage in Q2, netting $2.5M.
- **Insurance Costs**: Property/casualty premiums increased $2M YoY (50% rise), driven by coastal exposure.
- **Q3 Guidance**: Revenue $39.1M-$41M, Hotel EBITDA $8.5M-$9M (down YoY due to $434K tax appeal benefit and $560K insurance cost increase). Adjusted FFO $0.6M-$1.1M.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Portfolio Normalization**: CEO Dave Folsom noted urban hotels (e.g., Philly, Houston) still lag pre-pandemic levels, with upside potential. Arlington hotel outperformed peers with 25% RevPAR growth.
- **Insurance Costs**: CFO Tony Domalski revealed premiums rose to $6M/year (from $4M), citing Florida hurricane risk. 2024 rates uncertain, but unlikely to double again.
- **Preferred Dividends**: $20M unpaid cumulative dividend remains, with catch-up payments contingent on market conditions. Last quarter’s $1.9M payment reduced unpaid balance.


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