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Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (SNDA) - Q3 2025 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025. Sonida Senior Living, Inc. is a leading owner, operator, and investor in independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. As of the reporting date, the Company owned, managed, or invested in 97 communities across 20 states with an aggregate capacity of approximately 10,250 residents. The Company operates as a single reporting segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 31.2% in Q3 2025 and 33.5% for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025, compared to the prior year. This was driven by the acquisition of 19 new communities and a 4.7% increase in same-store average rent rates.
• Net Loss Expansion: The GAAP net loss widened significantly in Q3 2025 ($27.3M) compared to Q3 2024 ($14.3M). Key drivers included a $4.7 million non-cash impairment charge on a community held for sale, increased transaction and restructuring costs ($6.2M vs $2.1M), and higher depreciation and amortization ($14.6M vs $10.7M).
• Operating Performance: Despite the GAAP loss, Adjusted EBITDA grew 30.6% in Q3 and 32.1% for the nine-month period, reflecting strong underlying operational performance and NOI growth of 21.5% in Q3.
• Debt Profile: Total debt increased to $684.4 million. The Company entered into a new $137.0 million senior secured term loan (2025 Ally Term Loan) in August 2025, with $122.0 million outstanding as of quarter-end.

Guidance, Outlook, and Material Events

• Strategic Merger (Subsequent Event): On November 4, 2025, Sonida entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CNL Healthcare Properties, Inc. (CHP). The transaction is valued at approximately $1.8 billion, with consideration consisting of ~66% Sonida common stock and ~34% cash. Closing is expected in Q1 or Q2 2026.
• Financing for Merger: To fund the cash portion of the CHP acquisition, Sonida secured commitments for $110.0 million in equity financing from existing shareholders (Conversant and Silk) and a $900.0 million senior secured bridge loan commitment.
• Internal Controls: The Company disclosed a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting related to system user access and segregation of duties in its payroll system. Management is implementing a remediation plan, with testing expected to conclude in late 2025.
• Asset Disposition: One community is classified as "held for sale" with a $4.7 million impairment recorded. The Company is actively marketing the property for sale.
• Risks: Key risks include the failure to consummate the CHP merger, integration challenges, elevated interest rates, and labor market pressures.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Merger Closing Conditions: Verify the status of shareholder approvals and regulatory consents required for the CHP acquisition.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with financial covenants, particularly given the increased leverage from the new Ally Term Loan and bridge financing.
• Internal Control Remediation: Monitor the progress of the remediation plan for the material weakness in payroll system access controls.
• Asset Sale Timeline: Track the progress of the sale for the community currently held for sale to realize the estimated fair value.
• Occupancy Trends: Validate the sustainability of the 87.7% same-store occupancy rate and 4.7% rent growth in the current economic environment.