Consolidated Research: 2018 Summary Expectations for Solar Capital, Summit Hotel Properties, FARO Technologies, Medical Properties Trust, ING Group, N.V, and Chimera Investment — Fundamental Analysis, Key Performance Indications

NEW YORK, April 18, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Solar Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLRC), Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE:INN), FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO), Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW), ING Group, N.V. (NYSE:ING), and Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

SLRC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SLRC
INN DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=INN
FARO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FARO
MPW DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MPW
ING DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ING
CIM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CIM

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Solar Capital Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLRC), Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE:INN), FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO), Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW), ING Group, N.V. (NYSE:ING), and Chimera Investment Corporation (NYSE:CIM) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed April 13th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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SOLAR CAPITAL LTD. (SLRC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Solar Capital's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Solar Capital reported revenue of $38.91MM vs $36.64MM (up 6.20%) and basic earnings per share $0.41 vs $0.42 (down 2.38%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Solar Capital reported revenue of $143.34MM vs $151.84MM (down 5.60%) and basic earnings per share $1.67 vs $2.53 (down 33.99%). Solar Capital is expected to report earnings on May 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.39. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.85 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.

To read the full Solar Capital Ltd. (SLRC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SLRC

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SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES, INC. (INN) REPORT OVERVIEW

Summit Hotel Properties' Recent Financial Performance

For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Summit Hotel Properties reported revenue of $515.38MM vs $473.94MM (up 8.74%) and basic earnings per share $0.79 vs $1.00 (down 21.00%). Summit Hotel Properties is expected to report earnings on May 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.32. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.40 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2019.

To read the full Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (INN) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=INN

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FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (FARO) REPORT OVERVIEW

FARO Technologies' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, FARO Technologies reported revenue of $106.42MM vs $91.70MM (up 16.06%) and basic earnings per share -$0.66 vs $0.21. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, FARO Technologies reported revenue of $360.92MM vs $325.58MM (up 10.85%) and basic earnings per share -$0.87 vs $0.67. FARO Technologies is expected to report earnings on May 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.09. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.09 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2019.

To read the full FARO Technologies, Inc. (FARO) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FARO

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MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC. (MPW) REPORT OVERVIEW

Medical Properties Trust's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Medical Properties Trust reported revenue of $204.96MM vs $153.28MM (up 33.71%) and basic earnings per share $0.19 vs $0.10 (up 90.00%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Medical Properties Trust reported revenue of $704.75MM vs $541.14MM (up 30.23%) and basic earnings per share $0.82 vs $0.86 (down 4.65%). Medical Properties Trust is expected to report earnings on May 3rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.33. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.46 and is expected to report on February 14th, 2019.

To read the full Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MPW

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ING GROUP, N.V. (ING) REPORT OVERVIEW

ING Group, N.V's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30th, 2017 vs June 30th, 2015, ING Group, N.V reported interest income of $3,694.56MM vs $3,415.95MM (up 8.16%) and basic earnings per share $0.38 vs $0.39 (down 1.81%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, ING Group, N.V reported interest income of $15,425.20MM vs $14,652.49MM (up 5.27%) and basic earnings per share $1.59 vs $1.42 (up 12.55%). ING Group, N.V is expected to report earnings on May 9th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.32. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.91 and is expected to report on January 30th, 2019.

To read the full ING Group, N.V. (ING) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ING

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CHIMERA INVESTMENT CORPORATION (CIM) REPORT OVERVIEW

Chimera Investment's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Chimera Investment reported revenue of $301.96MM vs $260.83MM (up 15.77%) and basic earnings per share $0.53 vs $1.18 (down 55.08%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Chimera Investment reported revenue of $1,138.76MM vs $934.07MM (up 21.91%) and basic earnings per share $2.62 vs $2.93 (down 10.58%). Chimera Investment is expected to report earnings on May 7th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.51. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.28 and is expected to report on February 13th, 2019.

To read the full Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CIM

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