RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ) gains 5.9% common stock holder He Zhengxu

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RLJ Lodging Trust reported that individual investor He Zhengxu has filed a Schedule 13G showing a sizeable passive stake in the company. As of the reported date, He beneficially owns 8,834,960 shares of RLJ Lodging Trust common stock, representing 5.9% of the outstanding class. The filing states that He has sole power to vote and dispose of all these shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The certification explains that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to change or influence control of RLJ Lodging Trust. The filing also notes that the position is not held on behalf of others and that there is no group or subsidiary involved in the ownership.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

RLJ Lodging Trust

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

74965L101

(CUSIP Number)

12/08/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 74965L101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

He Zhengxu

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

TEXAS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 8,834,960.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,834,960.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,834,960.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: RLJ Lodging Trust
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 7373 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1500, BETHESDA, MARYLAND, 20814
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: He Zhengxu
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 5150 Hidalgo Street Unit 1602 Houston, TX 77056
(c)	Citizenship: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 74965L101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 8834960
(b)	Percent of class: 5.9%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 8834960
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8834960
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

He Zhengxu

Signature:	He Zhengxu
Name/Title:	Individual
Date:	12/08/2025

FAQ

What percentage of RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ) does He Zhengxu own?

According to the filing, He Zhengxu beneficially owns 5.9% of the outstanding common stock of RLJ Lodging Trust.

How many RLJ Lodging Trust shares does He Zhengxu report owning?

The Schedule 13G reports that He Zhengxu beneficially owns 8,834,960 shares of RLJ Lodging Trust common stock.

Does He Zhengxu have sole or shared voting power over RLJ (RLJ Lodging Trust) shares?

The filing states that all 8,834,960 shares are subject to sole voting power, with no shared voting power reported.

Is the RLJ Lodging Trust stake held with the intent to influence control?

The certification states the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of RLJ Lodging Trust.

Does anyone else have a beneficial interest in the RLJ shares held by He Zhengxu?

The filing indicates no ownership on behalf of another person, and there is no group or subsidiary identified as sharing in the RLJ Lodging Trust position.

What type of security in RLJ Lodging Trust does the Schedule 13G cover?

The Schedule 13G relates to RLJ Lodging Trust common stock, identified by CUSIP 74965L101.