Director Robert La Forgia granted 16,149 RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

LA FORGIA ROBERT M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

RLJ Lodging Trust director Robert M. La Forgia received a grant of 16,149 restricted common shares at $8.78 per share on May 6, 2026. These shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the company’s 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Following the award, he directly owns 143,995 common shares. The grant was issued under the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan as compensation, rather than as an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LA FORGIA ROBERT M

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 143,995 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted shares granted: 16,149 shares Grant price: $8.78 per share Shares owned after grant: 143,995 shares

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Restricted shares granted 16,149 shares Common stock grant to director on May 6, 2026

Grant price $8.78 per share Value used for the May 6, 2026 restricted share award

Shares owned after grant 143,995 shares Director’s direct RLJ Lodging Trust common stock holdings following the award

Key Terms

restricted common shares, 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, annual meeting of shareholders, Grant, award, or other acquisition

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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.

2026 Equity Incentive Plan financial

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

annual meeting of shareholders financial

"the date of the Company's 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, were granted to the reporting person..."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description shows this as a Grant, award, or other acquisition."

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^*

LA FORGIA ROBERT M

(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	143,995	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 did RLJ (RLJ Lodging Trust) report in this Form 4 filing?

RLJ Lodging Trust reported that director Robert M. La Forgia received 16,149 restricted common shares at $8.78 per share on May 6, 2026. The award increased his direct holdings to 143,995 common shares as part of equity-based director compensation, not an open-market purchase.

How many RLJ Lodging Trust shares does Robert La Forgia now own?

After the reported equity grant, director Robert M. La Forgia directly owns 143,995 RLJ Lodging Trust common shares. This total includes the 16,149 restricted common shares awarded on May 6, 2026 under the company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan for directors’ compensation.

What are the vesting terms of Robert La Forgia’s new RLJ restricted shares?

The 16,149 restricted RLJ Lodging Trust common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the May 6, 2026 grant date or the date of the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. Vesting ties the award to continued board service through that timeframe.

Was the RLJ Lodging Trust Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No. The Form 4 shows a grant of 16,149 restricted common shares to director Robert M. La Forgia at $8.78 per share. The transaction is categorized as a compensation-related grant under the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, not an open-market buy or sell order.

Under which plan were Robert La Forgia’s new RLJ shares granted?

The 16,149 restricted common shares reported for director Robert M. La Forgia were granted under the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based awards to directors, and the reported grant reflects routine compensation rather than discretionary trading activity in the open market.