NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Service Properties Trust (SVC) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.

The real estate investment trust, based in Newton, Massachusetts, said it had funds from operations of $21.1 million, or 13 cents per share, in the period.

Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.

The company said it had a loss of $78.4 million, or 48 cents per share.

The real estate investment trust, based in Newton, Massachusetts, posted revenue of $436.3 million in the period.

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