Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: March 13, 2019
Reporting Period: First Quarter ending March 31, 2019
This filing serves as a Regulation FD disclosure announcing the Board of Directors' declaration of dividends for common and various series of preferred stock for the first quarter of 2019.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It is exclusively focused on dividend declarations.
| Security Type | Dividend Rate (Per Share) | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $0.12 | March 29, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
| 8.45% Series D Preferred | $0.5281 | March 29, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
| 7.375% Series F Preferred | $0.4609 | March 29, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
| 7.375% Series G Preferred | $0.4609 | March 29, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
| 7.50% Series H Preferred | $0.46875 | March 29, 2019 | April 15, 2019 |
| 7.50% Series I Preferred | $0.46875 | March 29, 2019 | April 15, 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 Board of Directors has formally declared the dividends listed above. A press release detailing this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks, contingencies, or forward-looking guidance are disclosed within the text of this Form 8-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of March 29, 2019, to confirm eligibility for the declared dividends.
- Confirm the payment date of April 15, 2019, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy or capital structure.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment of these dividends and any changes to the dividend policy for future quarters.