# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001232582
**File Stem:** 0001232582-26-000008
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001232582-26-000008.hdr.sgml**: 20260127

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001232582-26-000008

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260127

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260127

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260127

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001232582
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 861062192
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-31775
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26566354

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1100
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9724909600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 1100
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2026** 

**ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| Maryland | 001-31775 | 86-1062192 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS employer identification number) |
| 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200 |  |  |
| Dallas |  |  |
| Texas |  | 75254 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |  | (Zip code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 490-9600

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Common Stock** | **AHT** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series D** | **AHT-PD** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series F** | **AHT-PF** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series G** | **AHT-PG** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series H** | **AHT-PH** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series I** | **AHT-PI** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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**ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.**

On January 27, 2026, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced certain tax reporting information related to its 2025 preferred dividends. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**ITEM 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits

<u>Exhibit Number</u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Description</u>

99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Press Release of the Company, dated January 27, 2026](aht2025q4-dividendtaxrepor.htm)</u>

104&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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**SIGNATURES** 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.** | **ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.** |
| Dated: January 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ Deric S. Eubanks |
|  |  | Deric S. Eubanks |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

![trustdividendimagea28.gif](trustdividendimagea28.gif)

NEWS RELEASE

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Contact: | Deric Eubanks | Allison Beach | Joe Calabrese |
|  | Chief Financial Officer | Media Contact | Financial Relations Board |
|  | (972) 490-9600 | (972) 490-9600 | (212) 827-3772 |

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**ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST ANNOUNCES TAX REPORTING INFORMATION FOR 2025 PREFERRED SHARE DISTRIBUTIONS**

DALLAS, January 27, 2026 – Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today announced the tax reporting (Federal Form 1099-DIV) information for the 2025 distributions on its Series D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M preferred shares.

The amounts below represent the income tax treatment applicable to each distribution that is reportable in 2025. The preferred distributions that the Company paid on January 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2024 are reportable in 2025. The preferred distributions declared to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2025 remain unpaid, will be paid as soon as practicable, and we expect that they will be reported in the year of payment.

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| <u>Security Description</u> | <u>CUSIP</u> | <u>Ticker Symbol</u> | <u>Distributions Per Share \*</u> | <u>Ordinary Taxable Dividend</u> | <u>Section 199A Dividend</u> | <u>Capital Gain Distribution</u> | <u>Return of Capital</u> |
| Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock | 44103406 | AHTPrD | $2.1124000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.1124000 |
| Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock | 44103604 | AHTPrF | $1.8436000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.8436000 |
| Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock | 44103703 | AHTPrG | $1.8436000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.8436000 |
| Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock | 44103802 | AHTPrH | $1.8750000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.8750000 |
| Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock | 44103885 | AHTPrI | $1.8750000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.8750000 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A863 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A798 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |

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| <u>Security Description</u> | <u>CUSIP</u> | <u>Ticker Symbol</u> | <u>Distributions Per Share \*</u> | <u>Ordinary Taxable Dividend</u> | <u>Section 199A Dividend</u> | <u>Capital Gain Distribution</u> | <u>Return of Capital</u> |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A723 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A657 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A574 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A517 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A434 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A368 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A285 |  | $2.0000400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0000400 |
| Series J Preferred Stock | 04410A228 |  | $1.8333700 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.8333700 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D867 |  | $2.1041600 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.1041600 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D792 |  | $2.0979200 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0979200 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D727 |  | $2.0916800 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0916800 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D651 |  | $2.0854400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0854400 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D578 |  | $2.0792000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0792000 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D511 |  | $2.0729500 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0729500 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D438 |  | $2.0666800 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0666800 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D362 |  | $2.0604100 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0604100 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D289 |  | $2.0541400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $2.0541400 |
| Series K Preferred Stock | 04410D222 |  | $1.8791300 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.8791300 |
| Series L Preferred Stock | 04410E204 |  | $1.2500000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.2500000 |
| Series L Preferred Stock | 04410E303 |  | $0.7812500 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.7812500 |
| Series L Preferred Stock | 04410E402 |  | $0.3125000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.3125000 |
| Series M Preferred Stock | 04410E832 |  | $1.2833600 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $1.2833600 |
| Series M Preferred Stock | 04410E824 |  | $0.8021000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.8021000 |
| Series M Preferred Stock | 04410E816 |  | $0.3208400 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.0000000 | $0.3208400 |

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*\* Distributions Per Share reflects the annual rate per share for distributions reportable in 2025.* 

In accordance with IRS Code Section 6045B, the Company will post Form 8937, Report of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities, which may be found in the Corporate Actions section of the Company's website. This form provides detailed information on the return of capital amount of the preferred share distributions.

The Company encourages stockholders to consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the federal, state and local, and foreign income tax effects of these dividends.

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Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.

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***Forward-Looking Statements***

*Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon "forward-looking" information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximately," "believe," "could," "project," "predict," or other similar words or expressions. Additionally, statements regarding the following subjects are forward-looking by their nature: our business and investment strategy; anticipated or expected purchases, sales or dispositions of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our ability to restructure existing property-level indebtedness; our ability to secure additional financing to enable us to operate our business; our understanding of our competition; projected capital expenditures; and the impact of technology on our operations and business. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC.*

*The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We will not publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise except to the extent required by law.*