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Sotherly Hotels Announces Merger with KW Kingfisher LLC

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  • Sotherly Hotels Inc. agreed to a merger with KW Kingfisher LLC, offering $2.25 per share.
  • The merger, closing in early 2026, offers a 152.7% premium, enhancing Sotherly’s portfolio.
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Sotherly Hotels Announces Merger with KW Kingfisher LLC

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Sotherly Hotels ( (SOHO) ) has issued an announcement.

On October 24, 2025, Sotherly Hotels Inc. entered into a merger agreement with KW Kingfisher LLC, a joint venture backed by Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners and Ascendant Capital Partners. The merger, unanimously approved by Sotherly’s board, offers stockholders $2.25 per share, marking a 152.7% premium over the closing share price prior to the announcement. This transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, represents the highest premium paid for a public, exchange-traded REIT in the past five years. The merger is anticipated to enhance Sotherly’s hotel portfolio and provide significant value to its stockholders, while KWHP and Ascendant bring additional resources and expertise to support future growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (SOHO) stock is a Hold with a $1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sotherly Hotels stock, see the SOHO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SOHO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SOHO is a Neutral.

Sotherly Hotels’ overall stock score is primarily impacted by its weak financial performance, characterized by high leverage and declining profitability. Technical analysis provides some positive signals, but the valuation remains a significant concern with a negative P/E ratio. The earnings call highlighted both challenges and some areas of strength, but overall, the outlook remains cautious.

To see Spark’s full report on SOHO stock, click here.

More about Sotherly Hotels

Sotherly Hotels Inc. is a self-managed and self-administered lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) formed in August 2004. The company focuses on owning, acquiring, renovating, and repositioning full-service, primarily upscale and upper-upscale hotel properties in the mid-Atlantic and southern United States. Sotherly owns ten full-service hotels across seven states, with an aggregate of 2,786 hotel rooms, and interests in two condominium hotels and their associated rental programs.

Average Trading Volume: 185,821

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $36.57M

For a thorough assessment of SOHO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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