Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 15, 2010
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ending September 30, 2010
Event: Regulation FD Disclosure regarding the declaration of dividends on preferred stock.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on dividend declarations for specific preferred stock classes.
| Stock Class | Dividend Rate | Dividend Amount per Share | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.55% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock | 8.55% | $0.5344 | September 30, 2010 | October 15, 2010 |
| 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock | 8.45% | $0.5281 | September 30, 2010 | October 15, 2010 |
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in financial performance, operational metrics, or debt levels compared to prior periods. The primary change is the Board of Directors' decision to declare quarterly dividends for the specified preferred stock series.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Board of Directors has approved the dividend payments as detailed above. A press release dated September 15, 2010, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Guidance and Outlook: The filing text does not provide forward-looking guidance, earnings outlook, or strategic commentary.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are discussed in this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date (September 30, 2010) to confirm eligibility for the declared dividends.
- Confirm the payment date (October 15, 2010) for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not included in the 8-K summary.
- Check subsequent filings for full quarterly financial results, as this 8-K does not contain revenue or earnings data.