RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) director receives 16,149-share equity grant under 2026 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MCCARTHY ROBERT reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

RLJ Lodging Trust director Robert McCarthy reported a compensation-related stock grant. He received 16,149 shares of common stock at $8.78 per share as an award under the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. Following this grant, he directly holds 97,456 common shares. The granted restricted common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date and the date of the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider MCCARTHY ROBERT

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 97,456 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 16,149 shares Grant price per share: $8.78 per share Shares held after grant: 97,456 shares

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Shares granted 16,149 shares Restricted common stock award to director on May 6, 2026

Grant price per share $8.78 per share Price reported for restricted common stock grant

Shares held after grant 97,456 shares Director’s direct RLJ common stock holdings after transaction

Key Terms

restricted common shares, 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Common Stock

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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."

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MCCARTHY ROBERT

(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	97,456	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 Lodging Trust director Robert McCarthy report on this Form 4 for RLJ?

Director Robert McCarthy reported a grant of 16,149 shares of RLJ Lodging Trust common stock at $8.78 per share. The award is compensation-related and was issued under the company’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan as restricted common shares subject to future vesting.

How many RLJ Lodging Trust shares does Robert McCarthy hold after this reported grant?

After the reported equity grant, Robert McCarthy directly holds 97,456 shares of RLJ Lodging Trust common stock. This total reflects the addition of 16,149 restricted common shares awarded on May 6, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing data.

What are the vesting terms of Robert McCarthy’s new RLJ Lodging Trust restricted shares?

The restricted common shares vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date and the date of RLJ Lodging Trust’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. These timing conditions are specified in the footnote to the Form 4 transaction disclosure.

Under which plan were Robert McCarthy’s RLJ Lodging Trust shares granted?

The 16,149 restricted common shares were granted under the RLJ Lodging Trust 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation awards, and the filing notes that the reported grant to director Robert McCarthy was made pursuant to this specific incentive program.

Was Robert McCarthy’s RLJ transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 lists code "A" for a grant, award, or other acquisition, and notes the shares as restricted stock issued under RLJ Lodging Trust’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan rather than bought on the market.