[8-K] ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) announced that Alex Rose resigned as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, effective December 16, 2025. The company stated the resignation was not the result of any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

The filing identifies this as a leadership transition in the legal function and does not indicate changes to strategy or operations.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2025

ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland		001-31775		86-1062192
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS employer identification number)

14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200
Dallas Texas		75254
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972)490-9600

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		AHT		New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series D		AHT-PD		New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series F		AHT-PF		New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series G		AHT-PG		New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series H		AHT-PH		New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series I		AHT-PI		New York Stock Exchange

Co-Registrant Preferred Label	Common Stock
Co-Registrant Preferred Label	Preferred Stock, Series D
Co-Registrant Preferred Label	Preferred Stock, Series F
Co-Registrant Preferred Label	Preferred Stock, Series G
Co-Registrant Preferred Label	Preferred Stock, Series H

ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers.

On October 14, 2025, Mr. Alex Rose tendered his resignation as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) to be effective as of December 16, 2025. The resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
Dated: October 17, 2025	By:	/s/ Deric Eubanks
		Deric Eubanks
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did AHT disclose in its 8-K?

AHT disclosed that Alex Rose resigned as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, effective December 16, 2025.

Is Alex Rose’s resignation related to a disagreement with AHT?

No. The company stated it was not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.

When is the resignation effective for AHT (AHT)?

The resignation is effective on December 16, 2025.

What roles did Alex Rose hold at AHT?

He served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary.

Does the 8-K mention changes to AHT’s strategy or operations?

No. The disclosure focuses on the officer’s resignation and notes no disagreement with company matters.