Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: June 13, 2014
Subject: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding the declaration of quarterly dividends for the second quarter ending June 30, 2014.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. It exclusively details dividend declarations.
| Security Class | Dividend Amount (per diluted share) | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $0.12 | June 30, 2014 | July 15, 2014 |
| 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock | $0.5344 | June 30, 2014 | July 15, 2014 |
| 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock | $0.5281 | June 30, 2014 | July 15, 2014 |
| 9.00% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock | $0.5625 | June 30, 2014 | July 15, 2014 |
Material Changes
The filing does not provide comparative financial data or discuss material changes in operating performance versus prior periods. The primary event is the Board of Directors' decision to declare dividends for the current quarter.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) but does not contain specific management commentary on future outlook, risks, or contingencies within the text provided.
Unusual Items: None reported in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of June 30, 2014, to confirm eligibility for the declared dividends.
- Confirm the payment date of July 15, 2014, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context on the Board's rationale for these specific dividend amounts.
- Check subsequent filings for the actual payment of these dividends and any changes to the dividend policy.