Director at Apple Hospitality (NYSE: APLE) adds deferred stock units

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Hugh Redd reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. director Hugh Redd reported new deferred stock unit activity. He received a grant or award of 2,345 Deferred Stock Units at a reference price of $12.26 per unit, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock. An additional 475 Deferred Stock Units were credited pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded units. After these transactions, Redd directly holds 27,069 Deferred Stock Units and 147,540 common shares, with the deferred units credited under the company’s Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferral Program and generally payable at the time and form provided under the plan.

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^*

Hugh Redd

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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								147,540	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)	02/27/2026		A		2,345(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Shares	2,345	$12.26	26,594	D
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	02/27/2026		J		475(4)		(3)	(3)	Common Shares	475	$12.26	27,069	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	03/03/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Hugh Redd report at Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE)?

Hugh Redd reported acquiring 2,345 Deferred Stock Units as a grant at $12.26 per unit, plus 475 additional units credited as dividend equivalents. These changes increase his deferred equity-based compensation tied to Apple Hospitality REIT common stock.

How many deferred stock units does Hugh Redd now hold in APLE?

Following the reported transactions, Hugh Redd directly holds 27,069 Deferred Stock Units. These units are economically equivalent to the same number of Apple Hospitality REIT common shares and are part of his compensation under the company’s non-employee director deferral program.

What are Deferred Stock Units in the Apple Hospitality REIT filing?

Deferred Stock Units in this filing are compensation instruments economically equivalent to one Apple Hospitality REIT common share each. They are credited under the company’s Non-Employee Director Deferral Program and are generally payable as elected under the plan or upon specified events such as death or disability.

How were the additional 475 Deferred Stock Units generated for Hugh Redd at APLE?

The 475 additional Deferred Stock Units reported for Hugh Redd were granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units. This means dividends that would have been paid on underlying shares are credited in the form of extra deferred units.

What does the Apple Hospitality REIT Non-Employee Director Deferral Program provide?

The Non-Employee Director Deferral Program allows directors to receive compensation as Deferred Stock Units, including voluntary deferred amounts. These units are generally payable in the form elected or provided under the plan on a chosen date, or upon death, disability, or a change in control.

What is Hugh Redd’s total direct common share holding in APLE after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Hugh Redd directly holds 147,540 Apple Hospitality REIT common shares. This figure reflects his direct common stock ownership separate from the 27,069 Deferred Stock Units credited under the company’s director deferral program.