Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) details 2025 preferred dividend tax reporting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. filed a current report describing that it has announced certain tax reporting information related to its 2025 preferred dividends. The company released this information through a press release dated January 27, 2026, which is included as an exhibit.

The disclosure is made under Regulation FD, which is intended to ensure that all investors have equal access to important company information. The company also clarifies that this informational update and its exhibits are not considered filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act, nor automatically incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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)

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 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    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit Number         Description

99.1    Press Release of the Company, dated January 27, 2026

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: January 27, 2026			By:			/s/ Deric S. Eubanks
						Deric S. Eubanks
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) disclose in this 8-K?

Ashford Hospitality Trust disclosed that it announced tax reporting information for its 2025 preferred dividends. The details are contained in a press release dated January 27, 2026, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Which dividends are covered by Ashford Hospitality Trust’s 2025 tax reporting information?

The disclosure relates to tax reporting information for Ashford Hospitality Trust’s 2025 preferred dividends. Specific amounts or classifications are included in the accompanying January 27, 2026 press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.

How did Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) distribute the 2025 preferred dividend tax information?

Ashford Hospitality Trust distributed the 2025 preferred dividend tax information via a public press release. That release, dated January 27, 2026, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report filed under Regulation FD.

Is the 2025 preferred dividend tax information considered filed with the SEC?

The company states that the information in this report and its exhibits is furnished, not filed, for Exchange Act liability purposes. It is not incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced by the company.

Which securities of Ashford Hospitality Trust are listed on the NYSE?

Ashford Hospitality Trust lists its common stock and multiple preferred series on the New York Stock Exchange. These include Preferred Stock Series D, F, G, H, and I, each trading under its own NYSE symbol.

What exhibits are included with this Ashford Hospitality Trust 8-K?

The report includes a press release as Exhibit 99.1, dated January 27, 2026, detailing 2025 preferred dividend tax information. It also includes a cover page interactive data file in Inline XBRL format designated as Exhibit 104.