Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) Executive Chairman reports 5,000-share insider buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. reported an insider share purchase by its Executive Chairman, who is also a director. On 12/11/2025, the reporting person acquired 5,000 common shares in an open-market transaction at a price of $11.91 per share. Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 710,344 common shares directly.

In addition, the filing shows 268,858 shares held indirectly through a spouse and 9,837,031 shares held indirectly through a closely held LLC. The reporting person states that beneficial ownership of the reported shares is disclaimed to the extent the shares exceed the person’s pecuniary interest.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KNIGHT GLADE M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

814 EAST MAIN STREET

(Street)

RICHMOND VA 23219

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. [ APLE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Chairman

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/11/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	12/11/2025		P		5,000	A	$11.91	710,344	D
Common Shares								268,858	I	By Spouse
Common Shares								9,837,031(1)	I	In closely held LLC

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares to the extent the shares reported exceed the reporting person's pecuniary interest in such shares.

	/s/ Kelly C. Clarke, Attorney-in-fact	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) report?

The filing reports that the Executive Chairman and director of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. purchased 5,000 common shares on 12/11/2025 in an open-market transaction.

At what price were the Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) shares purchased?

The insider purchased 5,000 common shares of Apple Hospitality REIT at a price of $11.91 per share.

How many Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) shares does the insider own directly after this transaction?

After the reported purchase, the insider directly owns 710,344 common shares of Apple Hospitality REIT.

What indirect holdings of Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) does the insider report?

The insider reports indirect ownership of 268,858 shares through a spouse and 9,837,031 shares through a closely held LLC.

Does the insider claim full beneficial ownership of all reported APLE shares?

No. The insider disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported shares to the extent they exceed the insider’s pecuniary interest in those shares.

What is the form type for this Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) filing?

The transaction is reported on a Form 4, which discloses changes in the beneficial ownership of an issuer’s equity securities by insiders.