Apple Hospitality REIT director granted 2,116 shares

Apple Hospitality REIT director Blythe J. McGarvie received a share-based quarterly retainer and now holds common shares both directly and through a trust.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) reports that director Blythe J. McGarvie received a grant of 2,116 common shares on August 31, 2026 as the equity component of her quarterly retainer fee, valued at $15.95 per share, the closing price that day on the New York Stock Exchange. Following this grant, she held 15,935 common shares directly. On the same date, 2,116 shares were transferred to a trust for which she serves as trustee and beneficiary, resulting in 58,971 common shares held indirectly by the trust. No transactions are reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 2,116 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider MCGARVIE BLYTHE J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares F1, F2	2,116	$15.95	$34K
holding	Common Shares F3	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 15,935 shares (Direct); Common Shares — 58,971 shares (Indirect, by Trust)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Quarterly payment of equity component of quarterly retainer fee for serving on the Board of Directors of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
2. F2. Per share value is the closing price for the Company's common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on August 31, 2026.
3. F3. On August 31, 2026, 2,116 shares were transferred to a Trust. Ms. McGarvie is trustee and beneficiary of the Trust.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 2,116 common shares Grant valuation price: $15.95 per share Direct holdings after grant: 15,935 common shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares granted 2,116 common shares Equity component of quarterly retainer granted on August 31, 2026

Grant valuation price $15.95 per share Closing price of common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on August 31, 2026

Direct holdings after grant 15,935 common shares Direct ownership reported after August 31, 2026 grant

Indirect holdings by trust 58,971 common shares Shares held indirectly by a trust after transfer on August 31, 2026

Shares transferred to trust 2,116 common shares Transfer to a trust for which Ms. McGarvie is trustee and beneficiary on August 31, 2026

Key Terms

equity component, quarterly retainer fee, closing price, trustee, +1 more

5 terms

equity component financial

"Quarterly payment of equity component of quarterly retainer fee for serving on the Board of Directors"

quarterly retainer fee financial

"Quarterly payment of equity component of quarterly retainer fee for serving on the Board of Directors"

closing price financial

"Per share value is the closing price for the Company's common shares on the New York Stock Exchange"

trustee financial

"Ms. McGarvie is trustee and beneficiary of the Trust."

A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.

beneficiary financial

"Ms. McGarvie is trustee and beneficiary of the Trust."

FAQ

What did APLE director Blythe J. McGarvie acquire on August 31, 2026?

She received a grant of 2,116 Apple Hospitality REIT common shares on August 31, 2026 as the equity component of her quarterly retainer for serving on the Board of Directors.

At what price was the APLE equity retainer valued for the August 31, 2026 grant?

The equity retainer was valued at $15.95 per share, which was the closing price of Apple Hospitality REIT’s common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on August 31, 2026.

How many APLE shares does Blythe J. McGarvie hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Blythe J. McGarvie held 15,935 Apple Hospitality REIT common shares directly, reflecting her post-transaction direct ownership.

How many APLE shares are held indirectly for Blythe J. McGarvie through a trust?

A total of 58,971 Apple Hospitality REIT common shares are held indirectly by a trust, following a transfer of 2,116 shares on August 31, 2026, with Ms. McGarvie serving as trustee and beneficiary.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan involved in this APLE Form 4?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the reported transactions; the document-level trading-plan affirmation box is not checked.

Why did Blythe J. McGarvie receive APLE shares instead of cash?

The 2,116 common shares represent the equity component of her quarterly retainer fee for serving on the Board of Directors of Apple Hospitality REIT, aligning part of her compensation with the company’s equity.

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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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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^*

MCGARVIE BLYTHE J

(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
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	08/31/2026		A(1)		2,116	A	$15.95(2)	15,935	D
Common Shares								58,971(3)	I	by Trust

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. Quarterly payment of equity component of quarterly retainer fee for serving on the Board of Directors of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

2. Per share value is the closing price for the Company's common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on August 31, 2026.

3. On August 31, 2026, 2,116 shares were transferred to a Trust. Ms. McGarvie is trustee and beneficiary of the Trust.

	/s/ Kelly C. Clarke, Attorney-in-fact	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)