Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 14, 2019
Reporting Period: Second Quarter ending June 30, 2019
Context: The filing discloses the Board of Directors' declaration of dividends for common and various series of preferred stock.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on dividend declarations.
| Security Class | Dividend Rate (Per Share) | Payment Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $0.06 | July 15, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| 8.45% Series D Preferred | $0.5281 | July 15, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| 7.375% Series F Preferred | $0.4609 | July 15, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| 7.375% Series G Preferred | $0.4609 | July 15, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| 7.50% Series H Preferred | $0.46875 | July 15, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| 7.50% Series I Preferred | $0.46875 | July 15, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against prior periods to determine material changes in dividend rates or financial performance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding the dividend declaration but does not include specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or risk factors within the text of this 8-K.
Unusual Items: None reported in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of June 28, 2019, to confirm eligibility for the declared dividends.
- Confirm the payment date of July 15, 2019, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the Board's decision-making process.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment of these dividends.