Service Properties Trust (SVC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 11, 2026, to address trustee elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and approval of an amended equity compensation plan.

• Shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026, are eligible to vote on all proposals, including a new equity plan proposal.

• Voting can be conducted online, by phone, mail, or during the virtual meeting, with instructions provided for each method.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Four proposals are on the agenda: election of trustees, advisory vote on executive compensation, ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditors, and approval of the Third Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Compensation Plan.

• The new equity plan proposal increases reserved shares from 6,100,000 to 10,100,000 and sets a $500,000 annual grant-date fair value limit per trustee.

• Approval of the equity plan requires a majority of votes cast; abstentions and broker non-votes do not affect the outcome.

• The Board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Trustee nominees include both independent and managing trustees, with voting options for each.

• The Board or a designated committee administers the equity plan, with authority to interpret, amend, and terminate the plan as needed.