Director at RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) receives restricted share grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Zeigler Robin McBride reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

RLJ Lodging Trust director Robin McBride Zeigler reported receiving a grant of 16,149 restricted common shares of RLJ Lodging Trust on May 6, 2026 at $8.78 per share. These shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, under the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. After this award, Zeigler directly holds 53,308 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Zeigler Robin McBride

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	16,149	$8.78	$142K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 53,308 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 16,149 shares Grant price per share: $8.78 per share Total shares after grant: 53,308 shares

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Restricted shares granted 16,149 shares Common Stock grant on May 6, 2026

Grant price per share $8.78 per share Reported transaction price for restricted common shares

Total shares after grant 53,308 shares Director’s direct holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

restricted common shares, vesting, RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, Form 4

4 terms

restricted common shares financial

"These restricted common shares, vesting on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary"

Restricted common shares are company stock that cannot be freely sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as time-based vesting, performance targets, or regulatory clearance. For investors, they matter because they reduce the number of shares available to trade today but can increase supply later, affecting share price, liquidity and potential dilution — like a stash of coupons that can't be used until a future date.

vesting financial

"vesting on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the grant date"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"were granted to the reporting person pursuant to the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan"

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Zeigler Robin McBride

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RLJ LODGING TRUST

7373 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1500

(Street)

BETHESDA MARYLAND 20814

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RLJ Lodging Trust [ RLJ ]

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)
05/06/2026

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 Stock	05/06/2026		A		16,149(1)	A	$8.78	53,308	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. These restricted common shares, vesting on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the grant date and (ii) the date of the Company's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, were granted to the reporting person pursuant to the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

	/s/ Leslie D. Hale, Attorney-in-Fact	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did RLJ (RLJ Lodging Trust) report for Robin McBride Zeigler?

RLJ Lodging Trust reported that director Robin McBride Zeigler received 16,149 restricted common shares on May 6, 2026. The award was reported at $8.78 per share and was granted under the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

How many RLJ Lodging Trust shares does Robin McBride Zeigler hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Robin McBride Zeigler directly holds 53,308 RLJ Lodging Trust common shares. This total reflects the newly awarded 16,149 restricted shares in addition to her prior holdings, giving investors a clearer view of her updated equity position.

When do the new RLJ Lodging Trust restricted common shares vest for Robin McBride Zeigler?

The 16,149 restricted common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the May 6, 2026 grant date or the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. This time-based vesting aligns the director’s equity with multi‑year company performance.

Under which plan were the new RLJ Lodging Trust shares granted to Robin McBride Zeigler?

The restricted common shares were granted pursuant to the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan governs how equity awards are issued to eligible participants, helping align their interests with shareholders through structured share-based incentives.

Was the RLJ Lodging Trust Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 transaction for Robin McBride Zeigler is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase. It reflects 16,149 restricted common shares awarded under the company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan at a reported price of $8.78 per share.