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Apple Hospitality REIT director granted 2,116 shares

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (symbol: APLE) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) director Howard E. Woolley received 2,116 Common Shares on August 31, 2026 as a quarterly equity component of his Board retainer, valued at $15.95 per share, increasing his directly held common shares to 40,105.727.

On the same date, he was credited with 342 Deferred Stock Units through dividend equivalent rights on prior awards, each economically equivalent to one common share, bringing his Deferred Stock Unit balance to 23,076. These units are payable under the Non-Employee Director Deferral Program at the time he elected or upon death, disability, or a change in control. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.

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Insider Woolley Howard E.
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Deferred Stock Units F3, F4, F5 342 $15.95 $5K
Grant/Award Common Shares F1, F2 2,116 $15.95 $34K
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 23,076 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 40,105.727 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  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. Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock.
  4. F4. Represents Deferred Stock Units granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units.
  5. F5. The Deferred Stock Units credited under the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferral Program (the "Deferral Plan"), under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive 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.
Common Shares acquired 2,116 shares Quarterly equity component of Board retainer on August 31, 2026
Common Shares held after transaction 40,105.727 shares Directly held by Howard E. Woolley after August 31, 2026 grant
Deferred Stock Units credited 342 units Dividend equivalent rights on existing Deferred Stock Units on August 31, 2026
Deferred Stock Units balance 23,076 units Deferred Stock Units held after August 31, 2026 transaction
Valuation price per share $15.95 per share Closing price of APLE common shares on NYSE on August 31, 2026
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 under the 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.

FAQ

What equity compensation did APLE director Howard E. Woolley receive on August 31, 2026?

He received a grant of 2,116 Common Shares as the quarterly equity component of his Board retainer, valued at $15.95 per share, increasing his directly held common shares to 40,105.727 after the transaction.

How many Deferred Stock Units does the APLE director hold after this Form 4?

He was credited with 342 Deferred Stock Units via dividend equivalent rights, bringing his Deferred Stock Unit balance to 23,076. Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one Common Share of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

What price was used to value the APLE equity awards reported on this Form 4?

The per share value of $15.95 reflects the closing price of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.'s common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on August 31, 2026, and is used to value both the common share grant and the Deferred Stock Units.

Are the Deferred Stock Units for APLE’s director immediately payable?

No. The Deferred Stock Units credited under the Non-Employee Director Deferral Program are generally payable in the elected form at the date or event chosen by the director, or earlier upon death, disability, or change in control as defined in the Deferral Plan.

Were the APLE director’s August 31, 2026 transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing shows the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, and there is no footnote indicating these transactions were executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What type of transaction generated the 342 Deferred Stock Units for the APLE director?

The 342 Deferred Stock Units represent credits granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units, effectively reinvesting dividends into additional deferred units rather than cash.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Woolley Howard E.

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Shares08/31/2026A(1)2,116A$15.95(2)40,105.727D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Deferred Stock Units(3)08/31/2026J342(4) (5) (5)Common Shares342$15.9523,076D
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. Each Deferred Stock Unit is economically equivalent to one share of Common Stock.
4. Represents Deferred Stock Units granted pursuant to dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded Deferred Stock Units.
5. The Deferred Stock Units credited under the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferral Program (the "Deferral Plan"), under the Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive 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.
/s/ Kelly C. Clarke, Attorney-in-fact09/02/2026
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