Apple Hospitality REIT director granted 2,151 deferred units

Apple Hospitality REIT director Carolyn B. Handlon received additional deferred stock units as director compensation and now holds 31,808 common shares directly.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (symbol: APLE) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Handlon Carolyn B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) reported that director Carolyn B. Handlon received equity-based compensation on August 31, 2026 in the form of 2,116 Deferred Stock Units, each economically equivalent to one common share, at a reference value of $15.95 per unit under the company’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan and Non-Employee Director Deferral Program. An additional 35 Deferred Stock Units were credited that day pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded units. The Deferred Stock Units are generally payable in the form elected or provided under the deferral plan upon an elected date or upon death, disability, or change in control. Following these transactions, Handlon directly held 31,808 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Handlon Carolyn B

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units F1, F2, F3	2,116	$15.95	$34K
Other	Deferred Stock Units F1, F4, F3	35	$15.95	$558.25
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 4,448 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 31,808 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock.
2. F2. Deferred Stock Units credited to the reporting person under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferral Program (the "Deferral Plan"), under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which includes voluntary deferred compensation.
3. F3. The Deferred Stock Units credited under the Deferral Plan are generally payable in the form elected or provided under the Deferral Plan on the earlier of (i) the date or event elected by the reporting person, or (ii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined under the Deferral Plan.
4. F4. Represents Deferred Stock Units granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units.

Key Figures

Deferred Stock Units granted: 2,116 units Dividend equivalent Deferred Stock Units: 35 units Reference value per Deferred Stock Unit: $15.95 per unit +2 more

5 metrics

Deferred Stock Units granted 2,116 units Grant/award acquisition on August 31, 2026 under the deferral and incentive plans

Dividend equivalent Deferred Stock Units 35 units Additional Deferred Stock Units credited via dividend equivalent rights on August 31, 2026

Reference value per Deferred Stock Unit $15.95 per unit Applied to the August 31, 2026 Deferred Stock Unit transactions

Underlying common shares for new Deferred Stock Units 2,151 shares 2,116 shares underlying the main grant plus 35 from dividend equivalents

Common shares held after transactions 31,808 shares Direct holdings of Carolyn B. Handlon following the August 31, 2026 transactions

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, Non-Employee Director Deferral Program, change in control, +1 more

5 terms

Deferred Stock Units financial

"Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock"

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

dividend equivalent rights financial

"Represents Deferred Stock Units granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

Non-Employee Director Deferral Program financial

"credited to the reporting person under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferral Program"

change in control financial

"payable on the earlier of the elected date or upon death, disability or change in control"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

voluntary deferred compensation financial

"which includes voluntary deferred compensation"

FAQ

What insider transactions did APLE director Carolyn B. Handlon report on August 31, 2026?

She reported acquiring 2,116 Deferred Stock Units as a grant under Apple Hospitality REIT’s 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan and Deferral Plan, plus 35 Deferred Stock Units credited as dividend equivalents on previously awarded units, all economically equivalent to common shares.

How many Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) common shares does Carolyn B. Handlon hold after these transactions?

After the August 31, 2026 activity, Carolyn B. Handlon directly holds 31,808 common shares of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., in addition to her Deferred Stock Units reported in the filing.

What are Deferred Stock Units in the APLE Form 4 filing for Carolyn B. Handlon?

Each Deferred Stock Unit is stated to be economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock. The units are credited under Apple Hospitality REIT’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Program and are generally payable at the elected time or upon death, disability, or change in control.

At what reference price were Carolyn B. Handlon’s Deferred Stock Units valued in the APLE filing?

The Form 4 reports the 2,116 Deferred Stock Units and the 35 Deferred Stock Units on August 31, 2026 at a reference value of $15.95 per unit, with each unit economically equivalent to one share of Apple Hospitality REIT common stock.

Were Carolyn B. Handlon’s APLE Deferred Stock Units related to dividend equivalents?

Yes. The filing states that 35 Deferred Stock Units were granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units, in addition to the larger grant of 2,116 Deferred Stock Units under the deferral program.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Handlon Carolyn B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

814 EAST MAIN STREET

(Street)

RICHMOND VIRGINIA 23219

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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								31,808	D

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	08/31/2026		A		2,116(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Shares	2,116	$15.95	4,413	D
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	08/31/2026		J		35(4)		(3)	(3)	Common Shares	35	$15.95	4,448	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock.

2. Deferred Stock Units credited to the reporting person under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferral Program (the "Deferral Plan"), under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which includes voluntary deferred compensation.

3. The Deferred Stock Units credited under the Deferral Plan are generally payable in the form elected or provided under the Deferral Plan on the earlier of (i) the date or event elected by the reporting person, or (ii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined under the Deferral Plan.

4. Represents Deferred Stock Units granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units.

	/s/ Kelly C. Clarke, Attorney-in-fact	09/02/2026
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