[8-K] Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) filed a Form 8-K on 31 Jul 2025 to comply with Regulation FD.

• Item 7.01: The company held its Q2 2025 earnings conference call on 31 Jul 2025 and has furnished the full transcript as Exhibit 99.1. The corresponding earnings release and supplemental tables were filed separately the same day.
• The furnished materials are not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act and will only be incorporated into other SEC documents if specifically referenced.
• Item 9.01: Lists the transcript (Ex. 99.1) and the Inline XBRL cover page file (Ex. 104).
• No quantitative financial results, guidance, or strategic announcements are included in the body of this 8-K.

The filing is largely administrative—alerting investors that the earnings call transcript is available—without presenting new financial data or disclosing material events.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K; only furnishes Q2 2025 call transcript—no new financial data, neutral impact.

This Form 8-K serves a procedural purpose: to make the Q2 2025 earnings call transcript publicly available and satisfy Reg FD. Because the document lacks income-statement figures, balance-sheet details, or revised guidance, it neither changes consensus models nor alters the risk profile. The disclosure that materials are "furnished, not filed" further limits legal significance. Unless the attached transcript contains unforeseen information, the filing is best regarded as housekeeping with minimal investment relevance.

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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): July 31, 2025

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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)

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    ☐

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:

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

ITEM 7.01     REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On July 31, 2025, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) held an earnings conference call for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the conference call transcript is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. On July 31, 2025, the Company filed a Form 8-K that included the actual earnings release text and supplemental tables.

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     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit Number        Description

99.1    Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript of the Company, dated July 31, 2025

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

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.

			ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
Dated: July 31, 2025			By:			/s/ Deric S. Eubanks
						Deric S. Eubanks
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

When did Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) hold its Q2 2025 earnings conference call?

The call took place on July 31, 2025.

What exhibit contains the Q2 2025 earnings call transcript for AHT?

The transcript is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Is the information in AHT’s Form 8-K considered "filed" under the Exchange Act?

No. The company states the transcript and related materials are furnished, not filed, limiting their legal effect.

Does the 8-K include any new financial results or guidance for AHT?

No. The filing contains no quantitative financial data; it simply alerts investors to the availability of the transcript.

Which series of Ashford Hospitality Trust’s preferred shares are listed on the NYSE?

Series D (AHT-PD), F (AHT-PF), G (AHT-PG), H (AHT-PH), and I (AHT-PI).