 CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 11, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Extended Stay America, Inc. ESA and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. ESH and, together with ESA, Extended Stay or the Company NASDAQ: STAY today announced that 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 Blackstone and Starwood Capital for 20.50 per paired share in cash. 