Diversified Healthcare recommends shareholders vote for Office Properties merger

Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) announced the filing of definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with DHC’s pending merger with Office Properties Income Trust (OPI). The DHC Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” the proposal to approve the merger agreement with OPI. The DHC Board believes that the merger is the best available opportunity for long term value for common shareholders. A Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. DHC shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2023, are eligible to vote. Subject to shareholder approval and satisfaction of all other closing conditions, the merger is expected to close during the third quarter of 2023.