RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Tax Treatment of 2022 Dividends

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the 2022 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares during the year ended December 31, 2022.

The income tax classification as expected to be reported on Form 1099-DIV is as follows:

Common Stock (CUSIP # 74965L101):
Record Date	Payment Date	Total Distribution Per Share		Total Distribution Allocable to 2022		Ordinary Non- Qualifying Dividend			Return of Capital			Eligible Sec. 199A Dividend
12/31/2021	1/18/2022	$	0.0100	$	0.0100	$	0.0072		$	0.0028		$	0.0072
3/31/2022	4/15/2022	$	0.0100	$	0.0100	$	0.0072		$	0.0028		$	0.0072
6/30/2022	7/15/2022	$	0.0100	$	0.0100	$	0.0072		$	0.0028		$	0.0072
9/30/2022	10/17/2022	$	0.0500	$	0.0500	$	0.0359		$	0.0141		$	0.0359
Total		$	0.0800	$	0.0800	$	0.0575		$	0.0225		$	0.0575
Percent							72	%		28	%

Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP # 74965L200):
Record Date	Payment Date	Total Distribution Per Share		Total Distribution Allocable to 2022		Ordinary Non- Qualifying Dividend			Eligible Sec.199A Dividend
12/31/2021	1/31/2022	$	0.4875	$	0.4875	$	0.4875		$	0.4875
3/31/2022	4/29/2022	$	0.4875	$	0.4875	$	0.4875		$	0.4875
6/30/2022	7/29/2022	$	0.4875	$	0.4875	$	0.4875		$	0.4875
9/30/2022	10/31/2022	$	0.4875	$	0.4875	$	0.4875		$	0.4875
Total		$	1.9500	$	1.9500	$	1.9500		$	1.9500
Percent							100	%

The information presented above is based on preliminary results and is subject to correction or adjustment when the Company’s filings are completed. The tax information provided should not be construed as tax advice. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding their specific tax treatment.

About Us

RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.

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Sean M. Mahoney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – (301) 280-7774

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