ASHFORD TRUST DECLARES PREFERRED DIVIDENDS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025

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Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) has announced its preferred stock dividend declarations for Q1 2025. The company declared dividends for multiple series of preferred stock:

- Series D (8.45%): $0.5281 per share
- Series F & G (7.375%): $0.4609 per share
- Series H & I (7.50%): $0.46875 per share
- Series J: Monthly payments of $0.16667 per share
- Series K: Various monthly payments ranging from $0.17083 to $0.17500 per share depending on CUSIP

All dividends will be paid on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025, except for monthly dividends which have payments in February, March, and April. As of December 31, 2024, there were 6,799,638 Series J shares and 601,175 Series K shares outstanding.

Positive

• Regular dividend payments maintained across all preferred stock series
• Multiple preferred stock series offering various yield options for investors
• Large number of outstanding preferred shares indicates strong investor interest

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• None.

DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a dividend of $0.5281 per diluted share for the Company's 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a dividend of $0.4609 per diluted share for the Company's 7.375% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a dividend of $0.4609 per diluted share for the Company's 7.375% Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a dividend of $0.46875 per diluted share for the Company's 7.50% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a dividend of $0.46875 per diluted share for the Company's 7.50% Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all CUSIPs of the Company's Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.16667 per share will be paid on February 18, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2025; $0.16667 per share will be paid on March 17, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025; and $0.16667 per share will be paid on April 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIPs 04410D867 and 04410D792 of the Company's Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17500 per share will be paid on February 18, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2025; $0.17500 per share will be paid on March 17, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025; and $0.17500 per share will be paid on April 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIPs 04410D727, 04410D651, 04410D578, and 04410D511 of the Company's Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17292 per share will be paid on February 18, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2025; $0.17292 per share will be paid on March 17, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025; and $0.17292 per share will be paid on April 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all remaining CUSIPs of the Company's Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17083 per share will be paid on February 18, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2025; $0.17083 per share will be paid on March 17, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 28, 2025; and $0.17083 per share will be paid on April 15, 2025 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2025.

As of December 31, 2024, there were 6,799,638 shares of the Company's Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock and 601,175 shares of the Company's Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for AHT Series D preferred stock in Q1 2025?

AHT's Series D preferred stock dividend for Q1 2025 is $0.5281 per diluted share, payable on April 15, 2025.

When is the record date for AHT's Q1 2025 preferred stock dividends?

The record date for AHT's quarterly preferred stock dividends is March 31, 2025.

How many Series J preferred shares of AHT were outstanding as of December 31, 2024?

There were 6,799,638 shares of AHT's Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

What are the monthly dividend payments for AHT's Series J preferred stock?

AHT's Series J preferred stock pays monthly dividends of $0.16667 per share, payable on February 18, March 17, and April 15, 2025.

How much is the dividend for AHT's Series H and I preferred stock?

Both Series H and I preferred stocks pay a dividend of $0.46875 per diluted share for Q1 2025.