Ashford Trust (NYSE: AHT) plans $42M sale of San Diego hotel property

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Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. reported that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the 150-room Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa in California for $42.0 million, which equals about $280,000 per room. The company expects the sale to close in October 2025, subject to normal closing conditions. Ashford notes that there is no assurance the transaction will be completed on these terms or at all, underscoring that the deal could still change or fall through.

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

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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): September 11, 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))

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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 September 11, 2025, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the 150-room Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa located in San Diego, California for $42.0 million or $280,000 per key. The sale is expected to be completed in October 2025 and is subject to normal closing conditions. The Company provides no assurances that the sale will be completed on these terms or at all.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. 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 September 11, 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: September 11, 2025			By:			/s/ Deric S. Eubanks
						Deric S. Eubanks
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

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

Ashford Hospitality Trust disclosed that it signed a definitive agreement to sell the 150-room Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa for $42.0 million.

What is the sale price per room for AHT’s San Diego hotel?

The agreed sale price is $42.0 million, which the company states is approximately $280,000 per key (per room).

When is the Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) hotel sale expected to close?

The sale of the Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa is expected to be completed in October 2025, subject to normal closing conditions.

Is the Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) hotel sale guaranteed to be completed?

No. Ashford Hospitality Trust explicitly states it provides no assurances that the sale will be completed on these terms or at all.

Which property is Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) selling and where is it located?

Ashford Hospitality Trust is selling the Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa, a 150-room hotel located in San Diego, California.

Where can investors find more details on the AHT hotel sale?

Details are provided in a press release dated September 11, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.