On June 14, 2021, Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. announced that June 11, 2021, preliminary results show holders of a majority of its shares have voted in favor of the previously announced amended merger agreement under which the company will be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate Partners and Starwood Capital for $20.50 per paired share in cash. The Company stated that the results of the vote are preliminary and are subject to certification by the independent inspector of election.