ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 14, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Organization and Description of Business
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Ashford Trust”), is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). While our portfolio currently consists of upscale hotels and upper upscale full-service hotels, our investment strategy is predominantly focused on investing in upper upscale full-service hotels in the United States that have revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) generally less than twice the U.S. national average, and in all methods including direct real estate, equity and debt. We currently anticipate future investments will predominantly be in upper upscale hotels. We own our lodging investments and conduct our business through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership (“Ashford Trust OP”), our operating partnership. Ashford OP General Partner LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashford Trust, serves as the sole general partner of our operating partnership. Terms such as “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. and, as the context may require, all entities included in its consolidated financial statements.
Our hotel properties are primarily branded under the widely recognized upscale and upper upscale brands of Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott and Intercontinental Hotel Group. As of June 30, 2025, we held interests in the following assets:
67 consolidated operating hotel properties, which represent 16,736 total rooms;
one consolidated operating hotel property, which represents 188 total rooms through a 29.3%-owned investment in a consolidated entity;
four consolidated operating hotel properties, which represent 405 total rooms owned through a 98.7% ownership interest in Stirling REIT OP, LP (“Stirling OP”), which was formed by Stirling Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (“Stirling Inc.”) to acquire and own a diverse portfolio of stabilized income-producing hotels and resorts; and
an investment in an entity that owns the Meritage Resort and Spa and the Grand Reserve at the Meritage (the “Meritage Investment”) in Napa, California, with a carrying value of approximately $7.2 million.
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a REIT, which imposes limitations related to operating hotels. As of June 30, 2025, our 68 operating hotel properties andfour Stirling OP hotel properties were leased by our wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries, which are treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries for U.S. federal income tax purposes (collectively, these subsidiaries are referred to as “Ashford TRS”). Ashford TRS then engages third-party or affiliated hotel management companies to operate the hotels under management contracts. Hotel operating results related to these properties are included in the consolidated statements of operations.
We are advised by Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC (“Ashford LLC”), a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., through an advisory agreement. Our 68 operating hotel properties andfour Stirling OP hotel properties in our consolidated portfolio are currently asset-managed by Ashford LLC. We do not have any employees. All of the services that might be provided by employees are provided to us by Ashford LLC.
We do not operate any of our hotel properties directly; instead, we contractually engage hotel management companies to operate them for us under management contracts. Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC (“Remington Hospitality”), a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., manages 50 of our 68 operating hotel properties andthree of thefour Stirling OP hotel properties. Third-party management companies manage the remaining hotel properties.
Ashford Inc. also provides other products and services to us or our hotel properties through certain entities in which Ashford Inc. has an ownership interest. These products and services include, but are not limited to, design and construction services, debt placement and related services, audiovisual services, real estate advisory and brokerage services, insurance policies covering general liability, workers’ compensation and business automobile claims and insurance claims services, hypoallergenic premium rooms, watersport activities, broker-dealer and distribution services, mobile key technology and cash management services.
On September 27, 2024, our board of directors approved a reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding common stock at a ratio of 1-for-10. This reverse stock split converted every ten issued and outstanding shares of common stock into one share of common stock. The reverse stock split was effective as of the close of business on October 25, 2024. As a result of the reverse stock split, the number of outstanding shares of common stock was reduced from approximately 55.2 million shares to approximately 5.5 million shares. Additionally, the number of outstanding common units, Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) units and Performance LTIP units was reduced from approximately 2.1 million units to approximately 208,000 units. All common stock, common units, LTIP units, Performance LTIP units, performance stock units and restricted stock units as well as per share data related to these classes of equity have been revised in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to reflect this reverse stock split for all periods presented.
- Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., its majority-owned subsidiaries, and its majority-owned joint ventures in which it has a controlling interest. All inter-company accounts and transactions between consolidated entities have been eliminated in these consolidated financial statements. We have condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. We believe the disclosures made herein are adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. However, the financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2024 Annual Report to Stockholders on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 21, 2025.
Ashford Trust OP is considered to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”), as defined by authoritative accounting guidance. A VIE must be consolidated by a reporting entity if the reporting entity is the primary beneficiary because it has (i) the power to direct the VIE’s activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE. All major decisions related to Ashford Trust OP that most significantly impact its economic performance, including, but not limited to, operating procedures with respect to business affairs and any acquisitions, dispositions, financings, restructurings or other transactions with sellers, purchasers, lenders, brokers, agents and other applicable representatives, are subject to the approval of our wholly owned subsidiary, Ashford OP General Partner LLC, its general partner. As such, we consolidate Ashford Trust OP.
815 Commerce Managing Member, LLC (“815 Commerce MM”) is considered to be a VIE, as defined by authoritative accounting guidance. On May 31, 2023, Ashford Trust obtained the ability to exercise its kick-out rights of the manager of 815 Commerce MM, which developed the Le Méridien hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. As a result, Ashford Trust became the primary beneficiary and began consolidating 815 Commerce MM. During 2023, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the manager of 815 Commerce MM to satisfy a balancing deposit that was required by the property construction lender. As of June 30, 2025, the Company has funded $8.9 million.
The Company has a Contribution Agreement with Stirling OP, a subsidiary of Stirling Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the Contribution Agreement, the Company contributed its equity interests, and the associated debt and other obligations, in Residence Inn Manchester, Hampton Inn Buford, SpringHill Suites Buford and Residence Inn Jacksonville to Stirling OP in exchange for 1.4 million Class I units of Stirling OP.
The Company determined Ashford Trust to be the primary beneficiary of Stirling OP in contemplation of: (1) the related party group comprising: (i) Ashford Trust and (ii) the stockholders who have control over the election or removal of the board of directors of Stirling Inc. who have power to direct the most significant activities of Stirling OP; and (2) the consideration that substantially all the economics are held by the Company through its equity interest, and substantially all of the activities are performed on the Company’s behalf. As such, the properties and debt continue to be reflected on the Company's balance sheet at their historical carrying values. As of June 30, 2025, Ashford Trust remains the primary beneficiary and continues to consolidate Stirling OP.
Historical seasonality patterns at some of our hotel properties cause fluctuations in our overall operating results. Consequently, operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2025.
The following transactions affect reporting comparability of our consolidated financial statements:
| Property | Location | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Columbus Tipton Lakes | Columbus, IN | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Courtyard Old Town | Scottsdale, AZ | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Residence Inn Hughes Center | Las Vegas, NV | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Residence Inn Phoenix Airport | Phoenix, AZ | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Residence Inn San Jose Newark | Newark, CA | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| SpringHill Suites Manhattan Beach | Hawthorne, CA | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| SpringHill Suites Plymouth Meeting | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Courtyard Basking Ridge | Basking Ridge, NJ | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Courtyard Newark Silicon Valley | Newark, CA | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Courtyard Oakland Airport | Oakland, CA | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Courtyard Plano Legacy Park | Plano, TX | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Residence Inn Plano | Plano, TX | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| SpringHill Suites BWI Airport | Baltimore, MD | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| TownePlace Suites Manhattan Beach | Hawthorne, CA | Derecognized | March 1, 2024 |
| Residence Inn Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City, UT | Disposition | March 6, 2024 |
| Hilton Boston Back Bay | Boston, MA | Disposition | April 9, 2024 |
| Hampton Inn Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville, GA | Disposition | April 23, 2024 |
| Courtyard Manchester | Manchester, CT | Disposition | May 30, 2024 |
| SpringHill Suites Kennesaw | Kennesaw, GA | Disposition | June 10, 2024 |
| Fairfield Inn Kennesaw | Kennesaw, GA | Disposition | June 10, 2024 |
| One Ocean | Atlantic Beach, FL | Disposition | June 27, 2024 |
| The Ashton | Fort Worth, TX | Disposition | July 16, 2024 |
| Le Méridien Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Developed | August 29, 2024 |
| Courtyard Boston | Boston, MA | Disposition | January 10, 2025 |
Use of Estimates—The preparation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification—Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards—In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topics 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures to expand the disclosure requirements for income taxes, specifically related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for our annual periods beginning January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU may be applied prospectively by providing the revised disclosures for the period ending December 31, 2025 and continuing to provide the pre-ASU disclosures for the prior periods, or the amendments may be applied retrospectively by providing the revised disclosures for all periods presented. As of June 30, 2025, the Company has not adopted this ASU. The adoption of this ASU is expected to impact only disclosures with respect to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires more detailed information about specified categories of expenses (purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion) included in certain expense captions presented on the face of the statement of operations. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments may be applied either (1) prospectively to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of this ASU or (2) retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on our disclosures.
- Revenue
The following tables present our revenue disaggregated by geographical area (dollars in thousands):
| Primary Geographical Market | Number of Hotels | Rooms | Food and Beverage | Other Hotel | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA Area | 6 | $13,945 | $3,979 | $1,323 | $— | $19,247 |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Area | 5 | 15,991 | 3,842 | 1,367 | — | 21,200 |
| Houston, TX Area | 3 | 7,440 | 2,578 | 371 | — | 10,389 |
| Los Angeles, CA Metro Area | 4 | 18,415 | 4,532 | 1,529 | — | 24,476 |
| Miami, FL Metro Area | 2 | 6,586 | 2,709 | 456 | — | 9,751 |
| Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN Area | 2 | 3,668 | 1,392 | 179 | — | 5,239 |
| Nashville, TN Area | 1 | 15,123 | 9,589 | 1,433 | — | 26,145 |
| New York/New Jersey Metro Area | 4 | 11,268 | 4,072 | 618 | — | 15,958 |
| Orlando, FL Area | 2 | 5,310 | 448 | 527 | — | 6,285 |
| Philadelphia, PA Area | 1 | 3,492 | 325 | 346 | — | 4,163 |
| San Diego, CA Area | 2 | 5,757 | 373 | 364 | — | 6,494 |
| San Francisco – Oakland, CA Metro Area | 3 | 10,396 | 1,287 | 571 | — | 12,254 |
| Tampa, FL Area | 2 | 7,509 | 1,683 | 651 | — | 9,843 |
| Washington D.C. – MD – VA Area | 9 | 38,778 | 6,637 | 3,578 | — | 48,993 |
| Other Areas | 26 | 63,525 | 11,890 | 5,693 | — | 81,108 |
| Corporate | — | — | — | — | 456 | 456 |
| Total | 72 | $227,203 | $55,336 | $19,006 | $456 | $302,001 |
| Primary Geographical Market | Number of Hotels | Rooms | Food and Beverage | Other Hotel | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA Area | 6 | $14,321 | $4,077 | $934 | $— | $19,332 |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Area | 5 | 14,249 | 3,904 | 1,001 | — | 19,154 |
| Houston, TX Area | 3 | 6,894 | 2,509 | 274 | — | 9,677 |
| Los Angeles, CA Metro Area | 4 | 17,912 | 4,119 | 1,173 | — | 23,204 |
| Miami, FL Metro Area | 2 | 5,899 | 2,633 | 345 | — | 8,877 |
| Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN Area | 2 | 3,897 | 1,551 | 140 | — | 5,588 |
| Nashville, TN Area | 1 | 16,003 | 7,005 | 1,214 | — | 24,222 |
| New York/New Jersey Metro Area | 4 | 11,471 | 3,513 | 511 | — | 15,495 |
| Orlando, FL Area | 2 | 5,586 | 366 | 530 | — | 6,482 |
| Philadelphia, PA Area | 1 | 3,631 | 268 | 288 | — | 4,187 |
| San Diego, CA Area | 2 | 6,158 | 460 | 376 | — | 6,994 |
| San Francisco – Oakland, CA Metro Area | 3 | 9,943 | 1,318 | 333 | — | 11,594 |
| Tampa, FL Area | 2 | 7,063 | 1,908 | 515 | — | 9,486 |
| Washington D.C. – MD – VA Area | 9 | 41,078 | 7,927 | 2,414 | — | 51,419 |
| Other Areas | 26 | 65,344 | 11,177 | 5,282 | — | 81,803 |
| Disposed/derecognized properties | 9 | 14,156 | 2,525 | 1,604 | — | 18,285 |
| Corporate | — | — | — | — | 683 | 683 |
| Total | 81 | $243,605 | $55,260 | $16,934 | $683 | $316,482 |
| Primary Geographical Market | Number of Hotels | Rooms | Food and Beverage | Other Hotel | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA Area | 6 | $28,530 | $8,273 | $2,495 | $— | $39,298 |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Area | 5 | 31,839 | 8,140 | 2,712 | — | 42,691 |
| Houston, TX Area | 3 | 14,420 | 4,860 | 683 | — | 19,963 |
| Los Angeles, CA Metro Area | 4 | 36,796 | 9,771 | 2,877 | — | 49,444 |
| Miami, FL Metro Area | 2 | 15,843 | 6,208 | 903 | — | 22,954 |
| Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN Area | 2 | 6,069 | 2,320 | 306 | — | 8,695 |
| Nashville, TN Area | 1 | 28,926 | 18,560 | 2,533 | — | 50,019 |
| New York/New Jersey Metro Area | 4 | 19,695 | 7,615 | 1,098 | — | 28,408 |
| Orlando, FL Area | 2 | 12,262 | 895 | 1,054 | — | 14,211 |
| Philadelphia, PA Area | 1 | 5,666 | 550 | 590 | — | 6,806 |
| San Diego, CA Area | 2 | 10,803 | 715 | 722 | — | 12,240 |
| San Francisco – Oakland, CA Metro Area | 3 | 19,355 | 2,601 | 1,036 | — | 22,992 |
| Tampa, FL Area | 2 | 17,753 | 4,263 | 1,280 | — | 23,296 |
| Washington D.C. – MD – VA Area | 9 | 69,595 | 12,691 | 6,476 | — | 88,762 |
| Other Areas | 26 | 115,842 | 22,385 | 10,428 | — | 148,655 |
| Disposed/derecognized properties | 1 | 110 | 18 | 33 | — | 161 |
| Corporate | — | — | — | — | 765 | 765 |
| Total | 73 | $433,504 | $109,865 | $35,226 | $765 | $579,360 |
| Primary Geographical Market | Number of Hotels | Rooms | Food and Beverage | Other Hotel | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA Area | 6 | $27,638 | $8,254 | $1,871 | $— | $37,763 |
| Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Area | 5 | 27,548 | 8,651 | 1,842 | — | 38,041 |
| Houston, TX Area | 3 | 13,018 | 4,986 | 524 | — | 18,528 |
| Los Angeles, CA Metro Area | 4 | 36,853 | 9,168 | 2,306 | — | 48,327 |
| Miami, FL Metro Area | 2 | 15,116 | 5,696 | 703 | — | 21,515 |
| Minneapolis – St. Paul, MN Area | 2 | 6,446 | 2,357 | 274 | — | 9,077 |
| Nashville, TN Area | 1 | 29,536 | 15,139 | 2,328 | — | 47,003 |
| New York/New Jersey Metro Area | 4 | 19,654 | 7,030 | 948 | — | 27,632 |
| Orlando, FL Area | 2 | 12,530 | 774 | 1,140 | — | 14,444 |
| Philadelphia, PA Area | 1 | 5,904 | 483 | 533 | — | 6,920 |
| San Diego, CA Area | 2 | 11,366 | 778 | 763 | — | 12,907 |
| San Francisco – Oakland, CA Metro Area | 3 | 18,931 | 2,652 | 723 | — | 22,306 |
| Tampa, FL Area | 2 | 16,696 | 4,219 | 1,022 | — | 21,937 |
| Washington D.C. – MD – VA Area | 9 | 70,903 | 13,988 | 4,576 | — | 89,467 |
| Other Areas | 26 | 116,691 | 22,187 | 9,640 | — | 148,518 |
| Disposed/derecognized properties | 24 | 43,982 | 6,256 | 4,433 | — | 54,671 |
| Corporate | — | — | — | — | 1,322 | 1,322 |
| Total | 96 | $472,812 | $112,618 | $33,626 | $1,322 | $620,378 |
- Investments in Hotel Properties, net
Investments in hotel properties, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | $434,027 | $437,567 |
| Buildings and improvements | 2,628,704 | 2,700,234 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 178,267 | 171,762 |
| Construction in progress | 15,170 | 23,254 |
| Hilton Marietta finance lease | 17,269 | 17,269 |
| Total cost | 3,273,437 | 3,350,086 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (1,029,900) | (1,030,879) |
| Investments in hotel properties, net | $2,243,537 | $2,319,207 |
- Dispositions, Impairment Charges and Assets Held For Sale
Dispositions
On January 10, 2025, the Company completed the sale of the 315-room Courtyard Boston Downtown located in Boston, Massachusetts, for $123.0 million, subject to customary pro rations and adjustments, resulting in a recognized gain of $31.9 million. This gain is reported within “gain (loss) on consolidation of VIE and disposition of assets and hotel properties” in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.
On April 14, 2025, the Residence Inn Orlando sold a parcel of land for $7.2 million, net of selling expenses, resulting in a recognized gain of $6.7 million. This gain is reported within “gain (loss) on consolidation of VIE and disposition of assets and hotel properties” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
On May 19, 2025, the Company sold state tax credits held by the Le Méridien Fort Worth property for $18.8 million in cash.
The results of operations for disposed and derecognized hotel properties are included in net income (loss) through the date of disposition. See note 2 for the fiscal year 2024 and 2025 dispositions. The following table includes condensed financial informationfrom the Company’sdispositions(in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Total hotel revenue | $— | $18,285 | $159 | $54,671 |
| Total hotel operating expenses | — | (11,755) | (363) | (38,798) |
| Property taxes, insurance and other | — | (1,196) | 180 | (4,167) |
| Depreciation and amortization | — | (1,261) | — | (5,482) |
| Total operating expenses | — | (14,212) | (183) | (48,447) |
| Gain (loss) on consolidation of VIE and disposition of assets and hotel properties | — | 87,441 | 31,868 | 94,397 |
| Gain (loss) on derecognition of assets | — | 11,725 | 10,046 | 145,634 |
| Operating income (loss) | — | 103,239 | 41,890 | 246,255 |
| Interest income | — | 65 | — | 166 |
| Interest expense and amortization of discounts and loan costs | — | (3,989) | (126) | (10,298) |
| Interest expense associated with hotels in receivership | — | (11,944) | (10,046) | (24,042) |
| Write-off of premiums, loan costs and exit fees | — | (850) | — | (838) |
| Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 45 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | — | 86,521 | 31,718 | 211,288 |
| (Income) loss before income taxes attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership | — | (1,090) | (507) | (2,651) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to the Company | $— | $85,431 | $31,211 | $208,637 |
Impairment Charges
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million at the Residence Inn Evansville as a result of reduced estimated cash flows resulting from changes to the expected holding period of the hotel property. The impairment charge was based on the market approach methodology which compares the net book value of the assets to their fair market value, which is considered a Level 3 valuation technique.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, no impairment charges were recorded related to hotel properties.
Assets Held For Sale
On May 22, 2025 and May 31, 2025, the Company entered into purchase and sale agreements for the Houston Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston, Texas and Residence Inn Evansville in Evansville, Indiana, respectively. As of June 30, 2025, both properties were classified as held for sale. Depreciation and amortization ceased as of the date the assets were deemed held for sale. Since the sale of these hotels does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on our operations or financial results, their results of operations were not reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements. The Residence Inn Evansville sale closed on August 11, 2025. See note 18.
The major classes of assets and liabilities related to assets held for sale included in the consolidated balance sheet were as follows:
| June 30, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Assets | |
| Investments in hotel properties, gross | $26,267 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (9,871) |
| Investments in hotel properties, net | 16,396 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,310 |
| Restricted cash | 710 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 296 |
| Inventories | 49 |
| Deferred costs, net | 8 |
| Other assets | 135 |
| Assets held for sale | $18,904 |
| Liabilities | |
| Indebtedness, net | $27,234 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,499 |
| Accrued interest | 229 |
| Due to related parties, net | 127 |
| Due to Ashford Inc., net | 64 |
| Liabilities related to assets held for sale | $29,153 |
- Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had invested $9.1 million in an entity that holds the Meritage Investment in Napa, California, and $5.5 million in OpenKey, a consolidated subsidiary of Ashford Inc. Our investments are recorded as a component of “investment in unconsolidated entities” in our consolidated balance sheets and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as we have been deemed to have significant influence over the entities under the applicable accounting guidance.
We review our investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment each reporting period pursuant to the applicable authoritative accounting guidance. An investment is impaired when its estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of the investment. Any other-than-temporary impairment is recorded in equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we recorded an impairment charge for our OpenKey investment of approximately $1.0 million, which reduced the carrying value to $0. No impairment charges were recorded on our investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
The following table summarizes our carrying value in unconsolidated entities:
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrying value of the Meritage Investment (in thousands) | $7,203 | $7,590 |
The following table summarizes our equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| OpenKey | $— | $(180) | $— | $(289) |
| Meritage Investment | 44 | 18 | (387) | (406) |
| $44 | $(162) | $(387) | $(695) | |
- Indebtedness, net
Indebtedness consisted of the following (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 · December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indebtedness · Collateral · Maturity · Interest Rate · Debt Balance · Debt Balance | ||||||||||
| Mortgage loan(2) | 2 | hotels | February 2025 | 4.45% | $— | $25,882 | ||||
| Mortgage loan(3) | 1 | hotel | March 2025 | 4.66% | 21,971 | 22,132 | ||||
| Mortgage loan(4) | 18 | hotels | April 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 3.70% | 743,625 | 862,027 | |||
| Mortgage loan(2) | 4 | hotels | June 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 4.03% | — | 143,877 | |||
| Mortgage loan(2) | 4 | hotels | June 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 4.29% | — | 159,424 | |||
| Mortgage loan(2) | 5 | hotels | June 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 3.02% | — | 109,473 | |||
| Mortgage loan(5) | 8 | hotels | July 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 3.28% | 325,000 | 325,000 | |||
| Mortgage loan(6) | 1 | hotel | December 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 4.00% | 37,000 | 37,000 | |||
| Term loan(7) | Equity | January 2026 | 14.00% | — | 44,722 | |||||
| Mortgage loan(8) | 1 | hotel | February 2026 | SOFR(1) + | 2.85% | 12,330 | 12,330 | |||
| Mortgage loan(9) | 17 | hotels | March 2026 | SOFR(1) + | 3.39% | 409,750 | 409,750 | |||
| Mortgage loan(10) | 2 | hotels | May 2026 | SOFR(1) + | 4.00% | 98,450 | 98,450 | |||
| Mortgage loan(11) | 1 | hotel | May 2026 | SOFR(1) + | 3.98% | 267,200 | 267,200 | |||
| Mortgage loan(2) | 16 | hotels | February 2027 | SOFR(1) + | 4.37% | 580,000 | — | |||
| Mortgage loan(12) | 1 | hotel | November 2027 | SOFR(1) + | 4.75% | 121,500 | 121,500 | |||
| Mortgage loan(13) | 4 | hotels | December 2028 | 8.51% | 30,200 | 30,200 | ||||
| Preferred interest(14) | 1 | hotel | May 2029 | 14.00% | 35,185 | — | ||||
| Bridge loan(15)(16) | 1 | hotel | September 2025 | 7.75% | 2,167 | 20,898 | ||||
| Construction loan(15) | 1 | hotel | May 2033 | 11.26% | 15,726 | 15,785 | ||||
| Total indebtedness | $2,700,104 | $2,705,650 | ||||||||
| Premiums (discounts), net | 322 | 331 | ||||||||
| Capitalized default interest and late charges | 3,549 | 36 | ||||||||
| Deferred loan costs, net | (31,976) | (8,459) | ||||||||
| Embedded debt derivative (7) | — | 29,099 | ||||||||
| Indebtedness, net | $2,671,999 | $2,726,657 | ||||||||
| Indebtedness, net related to assets held for sale(4) | 1 | hotel | April 2025 | SOFR(1) + | 3.70% | — | 97,368 | |||
| Indebtedness, net related to assets held for sale (9) | 2 | hotels | March 2026 | SOFR(1) + | 3.39% | 27,234 | — | |||
| $2,644,765 | $2,629,289 | |||||||||
(1) SOFR rates were 4.32% and 4.33% at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
(2)On February 12, 2025, this mortgage loan was refinanced into a new $580.0 million mortgage loan. The new mortgage loan is interest only and bears interest at a rate of SOFR +4.37%, has atwo-year initial term, and hasthree one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
(3)As of June 30, 2025, this mortgage loan was in default under the terms and conditions of the mortgage loan agreement. Default interest of 5.00% was accrued in addition to the stated interest rate, in accordance with the terms of the mortgage loan agreement, and is reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations.
(4) In January 2025, this mortgage loan was paid down $118.4 million in conjunction with the sale of the Courtyard Boston Downtown. As of June 30, 2025, this mortgage loan was in default under the terms and conditions of the mortgage loan agreement. Default interest of 4.00% was accrued in addition to the stated interest rate, in accordance with the terms of the mortgage loan agreement, and is reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations. On June 9, 2025 and July 7, 2025, this loan entered into forbearance agreements that expired on July 7, 2025 and July 30, 2025, respectively. On July 30, 2025, this mortgage loan was amended to extend the maturity date to January 9, 2026 with asix month extension option, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, and is no longer in default. See note 18.
(5)This mortgage loan hassix one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. The sixthone-year extension period began in February 2025, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, which must be completed by August 9, 2025. On August 7, 2025, this mortgage loan was amended to extend the waiver date from August 9, 2025 to September 9, 2025.
(6) This mortgage loan hasthree one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. The firstone-year extension period began in December 2024. This mortgage loan has a SOFR floor of 0.50%.
(7)On February 12, 2025, we repaid this term loan including the $30.0 million exit fee.
(8)On February 24, 2025, we amended this mortgage loan. Terms of the amendment included extending the current maturity date to February 2026 and addingone one-year extension option, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
(9)On April 9, 2025, this mortgage loan was amended. Terms of the amendment included extending the current maturity date from April 2025 to March 2026, and addingtwo one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of June 30, 2025, the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake and Residence Inn Evansville properties are held for sale. See note 5.
(10) This mortgage loan hastwo one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. This mortgage loan has a SOFR floor of 0.50%.
(11) This mortgage loan hasthree one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.
(12) This mortgage loan hastwo one-year extension options, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. This mortgage loan has a SOFR floor of 2.75%.
(13)This loan is associated with Stirling OP. See discussion in notes 1 and 2.
(14)On May 8, 2025, we received $35.0 million in return for an equity investment in a hotel property. The holder is entitled to a preferred return of 14.0% per annum. The investment is mandatorily redeemable on May 10, 2029.
(15)This loan is associated with 815 Commerce Managing Member, LLC. See discussion in notes 1, 2 and 8.
(16)In June 2025, this loan was amended. Terms of the amendment included extending the maturity date to September 2025.
We recognized net premium (discount) amortization as presented in the table below (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest expense and amortization of discounts and loan costs | $26 | $(18) | $9 | $(879) |
The amortization of the net premium (discount) is computed using a method that approximates the effective interest method.
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company capitalized $4.8 million of default interest and late charges related to our Morgan Stanley Pool mortgage loan upon the refinancing of the loan. The amount was capitalized into the principal balance and will be amortized over the remaining initial term of the mortgage loan using the effective interest method. The amount of the capitalized principal that was amortized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was $1.3 million. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company amortized $101,000 and $244,000, respectively, of capitalized principal that related to debt restructurings which occurred in the 2021 and 2020 fiscal years. These amounts are included as a reduction to “interest expense and amortization of discounts and loan costs” in the consolidated statements of operations.
On March 1, 2024, the Company received notice that the hotel properties that secured the KEYS Pool A and KEYS Pool B loans have been transferred to a court-appointed receiver. Below is a summary of the hotel properties that secured the KEYS Pool A and Pool B loans:
KEYS A Loan Pool
Courtyard Columbus Tipton Lakes – Columbus, IN
Courtyard Old Town – Scottsdale, AZ
Residence Inn Hughes Center – Las Vegas, NV
Residence Inn Phoenix Airport – Phoenix, AZ
Residence Inn San Jose Newark – Newark, CA
SpringHill Suites Manhattan Beach – Hawthorne, CA
SpringHill Suites Plymouth Meeting – Plymouth Meeting, PA
KEYS B Loan Pool
Courtyard Basking Ridge – Basking Ridge, NJ
Courtyard Newark Silicon Valley – Newark, CA
Courtyard Oakland Airport – Oakland, CA
Courtyard Plano Legacy Park – Plano, TX
Residence Inn Plano – Plano, TX
SpringHill Suites BWI Airport – Baltimore, MD
TownePlace Suites Manhattan Beach – Hawthorne, CA
We derecognized the hotel properties that secured the KEYS Pool A and KEYS Pool B loans from our consolidated balance sheet in March 2024, when the receiver took control of the hotel properties and, accordingly, recognized a gain of $133.9 million, which is included in “gain (loss) on derecognition of assets” in our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024. We recorded a contract asset of $378.2 million as of March 31, 2024, which represented the liabilities from which we expect to be released upon final resolution with the lenders on the KEYS Pool A and KEYS Pool B mortgage loans in exchange for the transfer of ownership of the respective hotel properties. On July 2, 2024, the Courtyard Plano Legacy Park and the Residence Inn Plano were foreclosed on at a public auction. Additionally, on November 4, 2024 and
June 25, 2025, the receiver appointed for the KEYS Pool A and KEYS Pool B mortgage loans transferred the Courtyard Columbus Tipton Lakes and SpringHill Suites BWI Airport, respectively, to a third-party purchaser.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we recognized additional gains of $9.9 million and $19.9 million, respectively, which were included in “gain (loss) on derecognition of assets” in our consolidated statement of operations that increased the contract asset by a corresponding amount. The KEYS Pool A and the KEYS Pool B mortgage loans, as well as all accrued and unpaid interest, default charges and late fees will remain liabilities until final resolution with the lenders is concluded, and thus are included in “indebtedness associated with hotels in receivership” and “accrued interest associated with hotels in receivership” on our consolidated balance sheets.
On March 6, 2025, the $22.1 million non-recourse mortgage loan secured by the Hilton Scotts Valley reached final maturity and was not repaid, resulting in a default under the terms and conditions of the mortgage loan agreement.
On April 14, 2025, the Company successfully extended its Morgan Stanley Pool mortgage loan secured by 17 hotels. The loan had an original final maturity date in November of 2024. The extension provides for an initial maturity in March of 2026 andtwo, one-year extension options, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, with a final maturity date in March of 2028. The loan has a current balance of $409.8 million and continues to bear interest at a floating rate of SOFR +3.39%.
We have extension options relating to certain property-level loans that will permit us to extend the maturity date of our loans if certain conditions are satisfied at the respective extension dates, including the achievement of debt yield targets required in order to extend such loans. To the extent we decide to extend the maturity date of the debt outstanding under the loans, we may be required to prepay a significant amount of the loans in order to meet the required debt yield.
If we violate covenants in our debt agreements, we could be required to repay all or a portion of our indebtedness before maturity at a time when we might be unable to arrange financing for such repayment on attractive terms, if at all. As of June 30, 2025, we were in compliance with all covenants related to mortgage loans, except where noted above. The assets of certain of our subsidiaries are pledged under non-recourse indebtedness and are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of Ashford Trust or Ashford Trust OP, our operating partnership, and the liabilities of such subsidiaries do not constitute the obligations of Ashford Trust or Ashford Trust OP.
Interest Rate Derivatives—We use interest rate caps and floors to hedge our debt and cash flows, which are recorded at fair value. Payments from counterparties on in-the-money interest rate caps and floors are recognized as realized gains on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See note 9.
Compound Embedded Debt Derivative—On February 12, 2025, we repaid the outstanding balance on our corporate strategic financing with Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (the “Oaktree Credit Agreement”), which included an exit fee of $30.0 million. Prior to the repayment date, the exit fee was considered under the applicable accounting guidance as an embedded derivative liability that met the criteria for bifurcation from the debt host and was measured at estimated fair value at each reporting period. See note 9.
- Note Receivable
The Company has a note receivable with the manager of 815 Commerce MM, who also holds a non-controlling interest in 815 Commerce MM. See discussion in note 2. The note receivable is payable within 30 days after demand. If the manager fails upon demand to repay the note receivable with interest, the Company will have the right to convert the unpaid principal plus all accrued interest thereon to an additional capital contribution, in which case the deemed additional capital contributions by the manager will be deemed to have not occurred and the percentage interests and the residual sharing percentages of the members shall be adjusted. The note receivable may be prepaid in whole or in part.
The following table summarizes the note receivable (dollars in thousands):
| Interest Rate | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note receivable (1) | 18.0% | $11,382 | $10,565 |
(1) As of June 30, 2025, the Company’s note receivable balance consists of advances of $8.9 million and accrued interest of $2.5 million.
The following table summarizes the interest income associated with the note receivable (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Interest income | $398 | $459 | $790 | $845 |
We review receivables for impairment each reporting period. Under this model, the Company estimates credit losses over the entire contractual term of the instrument from the date of initial recognition of that instrument and is required to record a credit loss expense (or reversal) in each reporting period. Our assessment of impairment is based on considerable management judgment and assumptions. No impairment charges were recorded to the note receivable for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
- Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Hierarchy—For disclosure purposes, financial instruments, whether measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis or not measured at fair value, are classified in a hierarchy consisting of three levels based on the observability of valuation inputs in the marketplace as discussed below:
Level 1: Fair value measurements that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that we have the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities. Market price data generally are obtained from exchange or dealer markets.
Level 2: Fair value measurements based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3: Fair value measurements based on valuation techniques that use significant inputs that are unobservable. The circumstances for using these measurements include those in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.
The fair value of interest rate caps and floors is determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates fall below the strike rates of the floors or rise above the strike rates of the caps. Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments on the caps are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (SOFR forward curves) and volatilities (Level 2 inputs). We also incorporate credit valuation adjustments (Level 3 inputs) to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk.
When a majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. However, when valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by us and our counterparties, which we consider significant (10% or more) to the overall valuation of our derivatives, the derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers of inputs between levels are determined at the end of each reporting period. In determining the fair values of our derivatives at June 30, 2025, the SOFR interest rate forward curve (Level 2 inputs) assumed a downtrend from 4.322% to 3.130% for the remaining term of our derivatives. Credit spreads (Level 3 inputs) used in determining the fair values of derivatives assumed an uptrend in nonperformance risk for us and all of our counterparties through the maturity dates.
Prior to the Company’s repayment of the Oaktree term loan on February 12, 2025, we recorded an embedded debt derivative attributed to the Oaktree term loan’s compound embedded derivative liability. The compound embedded derivative liability was considered a Level 3 measurement due to the utilization of significant unobservable inputs in the valuation, which were based on “with and without” valuation models.
The following table includes a summary of the compound embedded derivative liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs (in thousands):
| Fair Value | |
|---|---|
| Balance at March 31, 2024 | 21,072 |
| Re-measurement of fair value | 128 |
| Balance at June 30, 2024 | 21,200 |
| Re-measurement of fair value | 1,200 |
| Balance at September 30, 2024 | 22,400 |
| Re-measurement of fair value | 6,699 |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 29,099 |
| Re-measurement of fair value | 901 |
| Payment of derivative liability | (30,000) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025 | $— |
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis aggregated by the level within which measurements fall in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):
| Quoted Market Prices (Level 1) · Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) · Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) · Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025: | |||||
| Assets | |||||
| Derivative assets: | |||||
| Interest rate derivatives – floors | $— | $657 | $— | $657 | |
| Interest rate derivatives – caps | — | 1,788 | — | 1,788 | |
| Total | $— | $2,445 | $— | $2,445 | (1) |
| December 31, 2024: | |||||
| Assets | |||||
| Derivative assets: | |||||
| Interest rate derivatives – floors | $— | $434 | $— | $434 | |
| Interest rate derivatives – caps | — | 2,160 | — | 2,160 | |
| Total | $— | $2,594 | $— | $2,594 | (1) |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Embedded debt derivative | $— | $— | $(29,099) | $(29,099) | (2) |
| Net | $— | $2,594 | $(29,099) | $(26,505) | |
(1) Reported as “derivative assets” in our consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Reported in “indebtedness, net” in our consolidated balance sheets.
Effect of Fair Value Measured Assets and Liabilities on Consolidated Statements of Operations
The following table summarizes the effect of fair value measured assets and liabilities on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
| Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||
| 2025 · 2024 | ||||
| Assets | ||||
| Derivative assets: | ||||
| Interest rate derivatives – floors | $39 | $— | ||
| Interest rate derivatives – caps | (875) | 1,485 | ||
| Total | $(836) | $1,485 | ||
| Liabilities | ||||
| Derivative liabilities: | ||||
| Embedded debt derivative | $— | $(128) | ||
| Net | $(836) | $1,357 | ||
| Total combined | ||||
| Interest rate derivatives – floors | $39 | $— | ||
| Interest rate derivatives – caps | (1,348) | (5,873) | ||
| Embedded debt derivative | — | (128) | ||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | (1,309) | (1) | (6,001) | (1) |
| Realized gain (loss) on interest rate caps | 473 | (1) (2) | 7,358 | (1) (2) |
| Net | $(836) | $1,357 | ||
(1)Reported as “realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in our consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Represents settled and unsettled payments from counterparties on interest rate caps.
| Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||
| 2025 · 2024 | ||||
| Assets | ||||
| Derivative assets: | ||||
| Interest rate derivatives – floors | $223 | $— | ||
| Interest rate derivatives – caps | (2,898) | 3,622 | ||
| Total | $(2,675) | $3,622 | ||
| Liabilities | ||||
| Derivative liabilities: | ||||
| Embedded debt derivative | $(901) | $2,496 | ||
| Net | $(3,576) | $6,118 | ||
| Total combined | ||||
| Interest rate derivatives – floors | $223 | $— | ||
| Interest rate derivatives – caps | (3,693) | (12,450) | ||
| Embedded debt derivative | (901) | 2,496 | ||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | (4,371) | (1) | (9,954) | (1) |
| Realized gain (loss) on interest rate caps | 795 | (1) (2) | 16,072 | (1) (2) |
| Net | $(3,576) | $6,118 | ||
(1)Reported as “realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives” in our consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Represents settled and unsettled payments from counterparties on interest rate caps.
- Summary of Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Determining estimated fair values of our financial instruments, such as notes receivable and indebtedness, requires considerable judgment to interpret market data. Market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies used may have a material effect on estimated fair value amounts. Accordingly, estimates presented are not necessarily indicative of amounts at which these instruments could be purchased, sold or settled. Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments, for periods indicated, were as follows (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | Carrying Value | Estimated Fair Value | |
| Financial assets measured at fair value: | ||||
| Derivative assets | $2,445 | $2,445 | $2,594 | $2,594 |
| Financial liabilities measured at fair value: | ||||
| Embedded debt derivative | $— | $— | $29,099 | $29,099 |
| Financial assets not measured at fair value: | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents (1) | $101,275 | $101,275 | $112,922 | $112,922 |
| Restricted cash (1) | 154,580 | 154,580 | 107,553 | 107,553 |
| Accounts receivable, net (1) | 48,042 | 48,042 | 36,231 | 36,231 |
| Notes receivable, net | 11,382 | 11,382 | 10,565 | 10,565 |
| Due from third-party hotel managers | 21,813 | 21,813 | 21,604 | 21,604 |
| Financial liabilities not measured at fair value: | ||||
| Indebtedness (1) | $2,700,426 | $2,701,198 | $2,705,981 | $2,695,013 |
| Indebtedness associated with hotels in receivership | 301,040 | 248,323 | 314,640 | 257,546 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1) | 131,634 | 131,634 | 138,895 | 138,895 |
| Accrued interest payable (1) | 20,080 | 20,080 | 10,576 | 10,576 |
| Accrued interest associated with hotels in receivership | 69,435 | 69,435 | 52,031 | 52,031 |
| Dividends and distributions payable | 4,166 | 4,166 | 3,952 | 3,952 |
| Due to Ashford Inc., net (1) | 9,003 | 9,003 | 25,653 | 25,653 |
| Due to related parties, net (1) | 2,793 | 2,793 | 2,850 | 2,850 |
| Due to third-party hotel managers | 1,401 | 1,401 | 1,145 | 1,145 |
(1) Includes balances associated with assets held for sale and liabilities associated with assets held for sale as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. These financial assets bear interest at market rates and have original maturities of less than 90 days. The carrying value approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
Accounts receivable, net, accounts payable and accrued expenses, accrued interest payable, accrued interest associated with hotels in receivership, dividends and distributions payable, due to/from related parties, net, due to/from Ashford Inc., net and due to/from third-party hotel managers. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. This is considered a Level 1 valuation technique.
Notes receivable, net. The carrying amount of notes receivable, net approximates its fair value. This is considered a Level 2 valuation technique.
Derivative assets and embedded debt derivative. See notes 7 and 9 for a complete description of the methodology and assumptions utilized in determining fair values.
Indebtedness and indebtedness associated with hotels in receivership. Fair value of indebtedness is determined using the loan terms, collateral value and financial data such as loan-to-value ratios, debt service coverage ratios, and interest rates for comparable loans. We estimated the fair value of total indebtedness to be approximately 100.0% of the carrying value of $2.7 billion at June 30, 2025 and approximately 99.6% of the carrying value of $2.7 billion at December 31, 2024. We estimated the fair value of indebtedness associated with hotels in receivership to be approximately 82.5% of the carrying value of $301.0 million at June 30, 2025 and approximately 81.9% of the carrying value of $314.6 million at December 31, 2024. These fair value estimates are considered a Level 2 valuation technique.
- Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per common share is calculated using the two-class method, or treasury stock method if more dilutive, and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares, whereby such exercise or conversion would result in lower income per share.
The following table reconciles the amounts used in calculating basic and diluted income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per-share amounts):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Income (loss) allocated to common stockholders – basic and diluted: | ||||
| Income (loss) attributable to the Company | $(30,396) | $50,254 | $(50,367) | $121,815 |
| Less: dividends on preferred stock | (7,017) | (5,468) | (13,746) | (10,479) |
| Less: deemed dividends on redeemable preferred stock | (2,530) | (669) | (3,587) | (1,351) |
| Add: gain (loss) on extinguishment of preferred stock | — | 211 | — | 1,784 |
| Less: net (income) loss allocated to performance stock units | — | (203) | — | (542) |
| Distributed and undistributed income (loss) allocated to common stockholders – basic | $(39,943) | $44,125 | $(67,700) | $111,227 |
| Add back: dividends on preferred stock – Series J (inclusive of deemed dividends) | — | 3,026 | — | 5,693 |
| Add back: dividends on preferred stock – Series K (inclusive of deemed dividends) | — | 274 | — | 421 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership | (631) | — | — | — |
| Distributed and undistributed income (loss) allocated to common stockholders – basic and diluted | $(40,574) | $47,425 | $(67,700) | $117,341 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted | 5,804 | 4,324 | 5,728 | 4,085 |
| Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock – Series J | — | 13,709 | — | 10,557 |
| Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock – Series K | — | 903 | — | 663 |
| Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units | 91 | — | — | — |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 5,895 | 18,936 | 5,728 | 15,305 |
| Basic income (loss) per share: | ||||
| Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders per share | $(6.88) | $10.20 | $(11.82) | $27.23 |
| Diluted income (loss) per share: | ||||
| Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders per share | $(6.88) | $2.50 | $(11.82) | $7.67 |
Due to their anti-dilutive effect, the computation of diluted income (loss) per share does not reflect adjustments for the following items (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Income (loss) allocated to common stockholders is not adjusted for: | ||||
| Income (loss) allocated to unvested performance stock units | $— | $203 | $— | $542 |
| Income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership | — | 565 | (1,082) | 1,418 |
| Dividends on preferred stock – Series J (inclusive of deemed dividends) | 4,834 | — | 9,434 | — |
| Dividends on preferred stock – Series K (inclusive of deemed dividends) | 426 | — | 897 | — |
| Dividends on preferred stock – Series L (inclusive of deemed dividends) | 668 | — | 668 | — |
| Dividends on preferred stock – Series M (inclusive of deemed dividends) | 906 | — | 906 | — |
| Total | $6,834 | $768 | $10,823 | $1,960 |
| Weighted average diluted shares are not adjusted for: | ||||
| Effect of unvested restricted stock | 11 | — | 14 | — |
| Effect of assumed conversion of operating partnership units | — | 55 | 92 | 53 |
| Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock – Series J | 31,926 | — | 28,392 | — |
| Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock – Series K | 3,128 | — | 2,688 | — |
| Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock – Series L | 201 | — | 101 | — |
| Effect of assumed conversion of preferred stock – Series M | 246 | — | 123 | — |
| Total | 35,512 | 55 | 31,410 | 53 |
- Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests in Operating Partnership
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in the operating partnership represents the limited partners’ proportionate share of equity in earnings/losses of the operating partnership, which is an allocation of net income/loss attributable to the common unit holders based on the weighted average ownership percentage of these limited partners’ common units of limited partnership interest in the operating partnership (the “common units”) and the units issued under our LTIP units that are vested. Each common unit may be redeemed for either cash or, at our sole discretion, up toone share of our REIT common stock, which is either: (i) issued pursuant to an effective registration statement; (ii) included in an effective registration statement providing for the resale of such common stock; or (iii) issued subject to a registration rights agreement.
LTIP units, which are issued to certain executives and employees of Ashford LLC as compensation, generally have vesting periods ofthree years. Additionally, certain independent members of the board of directors have elected to receive LTIP units as part of their compensation, which are fully vested upon grant. Upon reaching economic parity with common units, each vested LTIP unit can be converted by the holder intoone common unit which can then be redeemed for cash or, at our election, settled in our common stock. An LTIP unit will achieve parity with the common units upon the sale or deemed sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the operating partnership at a time when our stock is trading at a level in excess of the price it was trading on the date of the LTIP issuance. More specifically, LTIP units will achieve full economic parity with common units in connection with (i) the actual sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the operating partnership or (ii) the hypothetical sale of such assets that results from a capital account revaluation, as defined in the partnership agreement, for the operating partnership.
The compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company may authorize the issuance of Performance LTIP units to certain executive officers and directors from time to time. The award agreements provide for the grant of a target number of Performance LTIP units that will be settled in common units of Ashford Trust OP, if, when and to the extent the applicable vesting criteria have been achieved following the end of the performance and service period. The criteria for the Performance LTIP units are based on performance conditions and market conditions under the relevant literature. The corresponding compensation cost is recognized, based on the applicable measurement date fair value of the award, ratably over the service period for the award as the service is rendered, which may vary from period to period, as the number of performance grants earned may vary based on the estimated probable achievement of certain performance targets (performance conditions).
The number of Performance LTIP units to be earned based on the applicable performance conditions is determined upon the final vesting date. The initial calculation of the Performance LTIP units earned can range from 0% to 200% of target, which is further subjected to a specified absolute total stockholder return modifier (market condition) based on the formulas determined by the Company’s compensation committee on the grant date. This will result in an adjustment (75% to 125%) of the initial calculation of the number of performance awards earned based on the applicable performance targets resulting in a final award calculation ranging from 0% to 250% of the target amount.
As of June 30, 2025, there were approximately 28,000 Performance LTIP units outstanding, representing 250% of the target number granted for the 2023 grant.
As of June 30, 2025, there are approximately 95,000 issued and outstanding LTIP and Performance LTIP units. All LTIP and Performance LTIP units, other than approximately 22,000 LTIP and 61,000 Performance LTIP units, had reached full economic parity with, and are convertible into, common units.
The following table presents the redeemable noncontrolling interests in Ashford Trust OP and the corresponding approximate ownership percentage:
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Ashford Trust OP (in thousands) | $21,993 | $22,509 |
| Cumulative adjustments to redeemable noncontrolling interests (1) (in thousands) | $186,762 | $186,235 |
| Ownership percentage of operating partnership | 1.56% | 1.02% |
(1)Reflects the excess of the redemption value over the accumulated historical costs.
We allocated net (income) loss to the redeemable noncontrolling interests as presented in the table below (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests in operating partnership | $631 | $(565) | $1,082 | $(1,418) |
- Equity and Equity-Based Compensation
Common Stock Dividends—The board of directors didnot declare a quarterly common stock dividend in 2025 or 2024.
Restricted Stock—We incur stock-based compensation expense in connection with restricted stock awarded to certain employees of Ashford LLC and its affiliates. We also issue common stock to certain of our independent directors, which vests immediately upon issuance.
Performance Stock Units—The compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company may authorize the issuance of performance stock units (“PSUs”), which have a cliff vesting period ofthree years, to certain executive officers and directors from time to time. The award agreements provide for the grant of a target number of PSUs that will be settled in shares of common stock of the Company, if, when and to the extent the applicable vesting criteria have been achieved following the end of the performance and service period. The criteria for the PSUs are based on performance conditions and market conditions under the relevant literature. The corresponding compensation cost is recognized, based on the corresponding measurement date fair value of the award, ratably over the service period for the award as the service is rendered, which may vary from period to period, as the number of PSUs earned may vary based on the estimated probable achievement of certain performance targets (performance conditions). The number of PSUs to be earned based on the applicable performance conditions is determined upon the final vesting date. The initial calculation of PSUs earned can range from 0% to 200% of target, which is further subjected to a specified absolute total stockholder return modifier (market condition) based on the formulas determined by the Company’s compensation committee on the grant date. This will result in an adjustment (75% to 125%) of the initial calculation for the number of PSUs earned based on the applicable performance targets resulting in a final award calculation ranging from 0% to 250% of the target amount.
Preferred Dividends—The board of directors declared quarterly dividends per share as presented below:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock | $0.5281 | $0.5281 |
| 7.375% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock | 0.4609 | 0.4609 |
| 7.375% Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock | 0.4609 | 0.4609 |
| 7.50% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock | 0.4688 | 0.4688 |
| 7.50% Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock | 0.4688 | 0.4688 |
At-the-Market-Equity Distribution Agreement—On April 11, 2022, the Company entered into an equity distribution agreement (the “Virtu Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Virtu Americas LLC (“Virtu”), to sell from time to time shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $100 million. We will pay Virtu a commission of approximately 1% of the gross sales price of the shares of our common stock sold. The Company may also sell some or all of the shares of our common stock to Virtu as principal for its own account at a price agreed upon at the time of sale.
The table below summarizes the activity (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Common stock issued | — | 4,749 | — | 6,165 |
| Gross proceeds | $— | $5,935 | $— | $8,182 |
| Commissions and other expenses | — | 60 | — | 82 |
| Net proceeds | $— | $5,875 | $— | $8,100 |
Stock Repurchases—On April 6, 2022, the board of directors approved a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the board of directors granted a repurchase authorization to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock and preferred stock having an aggregate value of up to $200 million. The board of directors’ authorization replaced the previous repurchase authorization that the board of directors authorized in December 2017. No shares of our common stock or preferred stock were repurchased subject to the repurchase program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
- Redeemable Preferred Stock
Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock
On March 31, 2025, the Company concluded its offering of the Company’s Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series J Preferred Stock”). Prior to March 31, 2025, the Company entered into equity distribution agreements with certain sales agents to sell from time-to-time shares of the Series J Preferred Stock. Pursuant to such equity distribution agreements, the Company offered a maximum of 20.0 million shares of Series J Preferred Stock or Series K Preferred Stock (as defined below) in a primary offering at a price of $25.00 per share. The Company is also offering a maximum of 8.0 million shares of the Series J Preferred Stock or Series K Preferred Stock pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) at $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”).
The Series J Preferred Stock ranks senior to all classes or series of the Company’s common stock and future junior securities, on a parity with each series of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock and with any future parity securities and junior to future senior securities and to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company’s affairs.
Holders of the Series J Preferred Stock shall not have any voting rights, except for if and whenever dividends on any shares of the Series J Preferred Stock shall be in arrears for 18 or more monthly periods, whether or not such quarterly periods are consecutive and the number of directors then constituting the board shall be increased bytwo and the holders of such shares of Series J Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of capital stock ranking on a parity with the Series J Preferred Stock) shall be entitled to vote for the election of the additional directors of the Company, who shall each be elected forone-year terms.
Each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the holder, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends, less a redemption fee. Starting on the second anniversary, each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the Company, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends (with no redemption fee). The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to redeem the shares in cash or in an equal number of shares of common stock or any combination thereof, calculated based on the closing price per share for the single trading day prior to the date of redemption. The Series J Preferred Stock is also subject to conversion upon certain events constituting a change of control. Upon a change of control, the Company, at its option, may redeem, within 120 days, outstanding shares at a redemption price equal to the Stated Value plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company must pay the redemption price in cash upon a change of control.
8.0% of the stated value of $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”) beginning on the Original Issue Date (as defined in the Articles Supplementary) of the shares of the Series J Preferred Stock to be redeemed;
5.0% of the Stated Value beginning on the second anniversary from the Original Issue Date of the shares of the Series J Preferred Stock to be redeemed; and
0% of the Stated Value beginning on the third anniversary from the Original Issue Date of the shares of the Series J Preferred Stock to be redeemed.
The Series J Preferred Stock provides for cash dividends at an annual rate equal to 8.0% per annum of the Stated Value beginning on the date of the first settlement of the Series J Preferred Stock.
Dividends are payable on a monthly basis and payable in arrears on the 15 th of each month (or, if such payment date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day) to holders of record at the close of business on the last business day of each month immediately preceding the applicable dividend payment date. Dividends will be computed on the basis of 12 30-day months and a 360-day year.
The Company has a DRIP that allows participating holders to have their Series J Preferred Stock dividend distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Series J Preferred Stock at a price of $25.00 per share.
The issuance activity of the Series J Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Series J Preferred Stock shares issued (1) | — | 853 | 883 | 1,717 |
| Net proceeds | $— | $19,185 | $19,877 | $38,629 |
The Series J Preferred Stock does not meet the requirements for permanent equity classification prescribed by the authoritative guidance because of certain cash redemption features that are outside of the Company’s control. As such, the Series J Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity.
At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series J Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be adjusted to the redemption amount each reporting period.
The redemption value adjustment of Series J Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Series J Preferred Stock | $178,571 | $156,671 |
| Cumulative adjustments to Series J Preferred Stock (1) | 7,963 | 6,038 |
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Series J Preferred Stock | $3,846 | $2,461 | $7,508 | $4,473 |
The following table summarizes Series J Preferred Stock redemptions settled in common stock (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Series J Preferred Stock shares redeemed | 18 | 18 | 59 | 18 |
| Redemption amount, net of redemption fees | $410 | $426 | $1,380 | $426 |
| Common shares issued upon redemption | 68 | 37 | 194 | 37 |
Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock
On March 31, 2025, the Company concluded its offering of the Company’s Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series K Preferred Stock”). Prior to March 31, 2025, the Company entered into equity distribution agreements with certain sales agents to sell from time-to-time shares of the Series K Preferred Stock. Pursuant to such equity distribution agreements, the Company offered a maximum of 20.0 million shares of Series K Preferred Stock or Series J Preferred Stock in a primary offering at a price of $25.00 per share. The Company is also offering a maximum of 8.0 million shares of the Series K Preferred Stock or Series J Preferred Stock pursuant to the DRIP at the Stated Value.
The Series K Preferred Stock ranks senior to all classes or series of the Company’s common stock and future junior securities, on a parity with each series of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock and with any future parity securities and junior to future senior securities and to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company’s affairs.
Holders of the Series K Preferred Stock shall not have any voting rights, except for if and whenever dividends on any shares of the Series K Preferred Stock shall be in arrears for 18 or more monthly periods, whether or not such quarterly periods are consecutive, and the number of directors then constituting the board shall be increased bytwo and the holders of such shares of Series K Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of capital stock ranking on a parity with the Series K Preferred Stock) shall be entitled to vote for the election of the additional directors of the Company who shall each be elected forone-year terms.
Each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the holder, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends, less a redemption fee. Starting on the second anniversary, each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the Company, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends (with no redemption fee). The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to redeem the shares in cash or in an equal number of shares of common stock or any combination thereof, calculated based on the closing price per share for the single trading day prior to the date of redemption. The Series K Preferred Stock is also subject to conversion upon certain events constituting a change of control. Upon a change of control, the Company, at its option, may redeem, within 120 days, outstanding shares at a redemption price equal to the Stated Value plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company must pay the redemption price in cash upon a change of control.
1.5% of the stated value of $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”) beginning on the Original Issue Date (as defined in the Articles Supplementary) of the shares of the Series K Preferred Stock to be redeemed; and
0% of the Stated Value beginning on the first anniversary from the Original Issue Date of the shares of the Series K Preferred Stock to be redeemed.
Holders of Series K Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the initial rate of 8.2% per annum of the Stated Value of $25.00 per share (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $2.05 per share). Beginning one year from the date of original issuance of each share of Series K Preferred Stock and on each one-year anniversary thereafter for such share of Series K Preferred Stock, the dividend rate shall increase by 0.10% per annum; provided, however, that the dividend rate for any share of Series K Preferred Stock shall not exceed 8.7% per annum of the Stated Value.
Dividends are payable on a monthly basis in arrears on the 15 th of each month (or, if such payment date is not a business day, on the next succeeding business day) to holders of record at the close of business on the last business day of each month immediately preceding the applicable dividend payment date. Dividends will be computed on the basis of 12 30-day months and a 360-day year.
The Company has a DRIP that allows participating holders to have their Series K Preferred Stock dividend distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Series K Preferred Stock at a price of $25.00 per share.
The issuance activity of the Series K Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Series K Preferred Stock shares issued (1) | — | 101 | 166 | 170 |
| Net proceeds | $— | $2,456 | $4,036 | $4,132 |
The Series K Preferred Stock does not meet the requirements for permanent equity classification prescribed by the authoritative guidance because of certain cash redemption features that are outside of the Company’s control. As such, the Series K Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity.
At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series K Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be adjusted to the redemption amount each reporting period.
The redemption value adjustment of Series K Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Series K Preferred Stock | $18,523 | $14,869 |
| Cumulative adjustments to Series K Preferred Stock (1) | 644 | 487 |
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Series K Preferred Stock | $388 | $170 | $740 | $290 |
The following table summarizes Series K Preferred Stock redemptions settled by the issuance of common stock (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Series K Preferred Stock shares redeemed | 12 | 5 | 21 | 6 |
| Redemption amount, net of redemption fees | $307 | $137 | $531 | $169 |
| Common shares issued upon redemption | 50 | 12 | 79 | 14 |
Series L Redeemable Preferred Stock
The Company entered into equity distribution agreements with certain sales agents to sell from time-to-time shares of the Series L Preferred Stock (the “Series L Preferred Stock”). Pursuant to such equity distribution agreements, the Company is offering a maximum of 12.0 million shares of Series L Preferred Stock or Series M Preferred Stock (as defined below) in a primary offering at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to offering discounts. The Company is also offering a maximum of 4.0 million shares of the Series L Preferred Stock or Series M Preferred Stock pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan (the “DRIP”) at $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”).
The Series L Preferred Stock ranks senior to all classes or series of the Company’s common stock and future junior securities, on a parity with each series of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock and with any future parity securities and junior to future senior securities and to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company’s affairs.
Holders of the Series L Preferred Stock shall not have any voting rights, except for if and whenever dividends on any shares of the Series L Preferred Stock shall be in arrears for 18 or more monthly periods, whether or not such quarterly periods are consecutive and the number of directors then constituting the board shall be increased bytwo and the holders of such shares of Series L Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of capital stock ranking on a parity with the Series L Preferred Stock) shall be entitled to vote for the election of the additional directors of the Company who shall each be elected forone-year terms.
Each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the holder, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends, less a redemption fee. Starting on the second anniversary, each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the Company, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends (with no redemption fee). The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to redeem the shares in cash or in an equal number of shares of common stock or any combination thereof, calculated based on the closing price per share for the single trading day prior to the date of redemption. The Series L Preferred Stock is also subject to conversion upon certain events constituting a change of control. Upon a change of control, the Company, at its option, may redeem, within 120 days, outstanding shares at a redemption price equal to the Stated Value plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company must pay the redemption price in cash upon a change of control.
8.0% of the stated value of $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”) beginning on the Original Issue Date (as defined in the Articles Supplementary) of the shares of the Series L Preferred Stock to be redeemed;
5.0% of the Stated Value beginning on the second anniversary from the Original Issue Date of the shares of the Series L Preferred Stock to be redeemed; and
0% of the Stated Value beginning on the third anniversary from the Original Issue Date of the shares of the Series L Preferred Stock to be redeemed.
The Series L Preferred Stock provides for cash dividends at an annual rate equal to 7.5% per annum of the Stated Value beginning on the date of the first settlement of the Series L Preferred Stock.
Dividends are payable on a monthly basis and payable in arrears on the 15 th of each month (or, if such payment date is not a business day, the next succeeding business day) to holders of record at the close of business on the last business day of each month immediately preceding the applicable dividend payment date. Dividends will be computed on the basis of 12 30-day months and a 360-day year.
The Company has a DRIP that allows participating holders to have their Series L Preferred Stock dividend distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Series L Preferred Stock at a price of $25.00 per share.
The issuance activity of the Series L Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Series L Preferred Stock shares issued (1) | 112 |
| Net proceeds | $2,320 |
The Series L Preferred Stock does not meet the requirements for permanent equity classification prescribed by the authoritative guidance because of certain cash redemption features that are outside of the Company’s control. As such, the Series L Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity.
At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series L Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be adjusted to the redemption amount each reporting period.
The redemption value adjustment of Series L Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Series L Preferred Stock | $2,580 |
| Cumulative adjustments to Series L Preferred Stock (1) | 638 |
| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Series L Preferred Stock | $30 |
No redemptions of Series L Preferred Stock occurred in the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock
The Company entered into equity distribution agreements with certain sales agents to sell from time-to-time shares of the Series M Preferred Stock (the “Series M Preferred Stock). Pursuant to such equity distribution agreements, the Company is offering a maximum of 12.0 million shares of Series L Preferred Stock or Series M Preferred Stock in a primary offering at a price of $25.00 per share, subject to offering discounts. The Company is also offering a maximum of 4.0 million shares of the Series L Preferred Stock or Series M Preferred Stock pursuant to the DRIP at the Stated Value.
The Series M Preferred Stock ranks senior to all classes or series of the Company’s common stock and future junior securities, on a parity with each series of the Company’s outstanding preferred stock and with any future parity securities and junior to future senior securities and to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness, with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of amounts upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company’s affairs.
Holders of the Series M Preferred Stock shall not have any voting rights, except for if and whenever dividends on any shares of the Series M Preferred Stock shall be in arrears for 18 or more monthly periods, whether or not such quarterly periods are consecutive, and the number of directors then constituting the board shall be increased bytwo and the holders of such shares of Series M Preferred Stock (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of capital stock ranking on a parity with the Series M Preferred Stock) shall be entitled to vote for the election of the additional directors of the Company who shall each be elected forone-year terms.
Each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the holder, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends, less a redemption fee. Starting on the second anniversary, each share is redeemable at any time, at the option of the Company, at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid dividends (with no redemption fee). The Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to redeem the shares in cash or in an equal number of shares of common stock or any combination thereof, calculated based on the closing price per share for the single trading day prior to the date of redemption. The Series M Preferred Stock is also subject to conversion upon certain events constituting a change of control. Upon a change of control, the Company, at its option, may redeem, within 120 days, outstanding shares at a redemption price equal to the Stated Value plus an amount equal to any accrued but unpaid dividends. The Company must pay the redemption price in cash upon a change of control.
1.5% of the stated value of $25.00 per share (the “Stated Value”) beginning on the Original Issue Date (as defined in the Articles Supplementary) of the shares of the Series M Preferred Stock to be redeemed; and
0% of the Stated Value beginning on the first anniversary from the Original Issue Date of the shares of the Series M Preferred Stock to be redeemed.
Holders of Series M Preferred Stock are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividends at the initial rate of 7.7% per annum of the Stated Value of $25.00 per share (equivalent to an annual dividend rate of $1.925 per share). Beginning one year from the date of original issuance of each share of Series M Preferred Stock and on each one-year anniversary thereafter for such share of Series M Preferred Stock, the dividend rate shall increase by 0.10% per annum; provided, however, that the dividend rate for any share of Series M Preferred Stock shall not exceed 8.2% per annum of the Stated Value.
Dividends are payable on a monthly basis in arrears on the 15 th of each month (or, if such payment date is not a business day, on the next succeeding business day) to holders of record at the close of business on the last business day of each month immediately preceding the applicable dividend payment date. Dividends will be computed on the basis of 12 30-day months and a 360-day year.
The Company has a DRIP that allows participating holders to have their Series M Preferred Stock dividend distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Series M Preferred Stock at a price of $25.00 per share.
The issuance activity of the Series M Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Series M Preferred Stock shares issued (1) | 145 |
| Net proceeds | $3,240 |
The Series M Preferred Stock does not meet the requirements for permanent equity classification prescribed by the authoritative guidance because of certain cash redemption features that are outside of the Company’s control. As such, the Series M Preferred Stock is classified outside of permanent equity.
At the date of issuance, the carrying amount of the Series M Preferred Stock was less than the redemption value. As a result of the Company’s determination that redemption is probable, the carrying value will be adjusted to the redemption amount each reporting period.
The redemption value adjustment of Series M Preferred Stock is summarized below (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Series M Preferred Stock | $3,576 |
| Cumulative adjustments to Series M Preferred Stock (1) | 866 |
| Three and Six Months Ended June 30, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Series M Preferred Stock | $40 |
No redemptions of Series M Preferred Stock occurred in the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
- Related Party Transactions
Ashford Inc.
Advisory Agreement with Ashford Trust OP
Ashford LLC, a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., acts as our advisor. Our chairman, Mr. Monty J. Bennett, also serves as chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Ashford Inc.
Under our advisory agreement, we pay advisory fees to Ashford LLC. Advisory fees consist of base fees and incentive fees. We pay a monthly base fee in an amount equal to 1/12 of (i) 0.70% of the Total Market Capitalization (as defined in our advisory agreement) of the Company for the prior month, plus (ii) the Net Asset Fee Adjustment (as defined in our advisory agreement), if any, on the last day of the prior month during which the advisory agreement was in effect; provided, however, that in no event shall the Base Fee (as defined in our advisory agreement) for any month be less than the Minimum Base Fee as provided by the advisory agreement. The Company shall pay the Base Fee or the Minimum Base Fee (as defined in our advisory agreement) on the fifth business day of each month.
The Minimum Base Fee for Ashford Trust for each quarter beginning January 1, 2021 is equal to the greater of:
(i) ninety percent (90%) of the base fee paid for the same month in the prior fiscal year; and
(ii) 1/12 th of the G&A Ratio (as defined in the advisory agreement) for the most recently completed fiscal quarter multiplied by the Company’s Total Market Capitalization.
We are also required to pay Ashford LLC an incentive fee that is measured annually (or for a stub period if the advisory agreement is terminated at other than year-end). In each year that the Company’s total shareholder return exceeds the average total shareholder return for the peer group, the Company shall pay to Ashford LLC an incentive fee. The incentive fee, if any, subject to the Fixed Coverage Charge Ratio Condition (as defined in the advisory agreement), shall be payable in arrears inthree equal annual installments.
We also reimburse Ashford LLC for certain reimbursable overhead and internal audit, risk management advisory and asset management services, as specified in the advisory agreement. We also record equity-based compensation expense for equity grants of common stock and LTIP units awarded to officers and employees of Ashford LLC in connection with providing advisory services.
The following table summarizes the advisory services fees incurred (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Advisory services fee | ||||
| Base advisory fee | $8,210 | $7,985 | $16,279 | $15,948 |
| Reimbursable expenses (1) | 3,345 | 2,744 | 6,527 | 9,142 |
| Equity-based compensation (2) | 222 | 507 | 155 | 1,043 |
| Incentive fee | (66) | — | 27 | — |
| Total advisory services fee | $11,711 | $11,236 | $22,988 | $26,133 |
(1)Reimbursable expenses include overhead, internal audit, risk management advisory, asset management services and deferred cash awards.
(2)Equity-based compensation is associated with equity grants of Ashford Trust’s common stock, LTIP units and Performance LTIP units awarded to officers and employees of Ashford LLC.
On March 12, 2024, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement with Ashford LLC (as amended, the “Advisory Agreement”). The Advisory Agreement amends and restates the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated January 14, 2021, to, among other items: (i) require the Company pay the advisor the Portfolio Company Fee (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) upon certain specified defaults under the Company’s loan agreements resulting in the foreclosure of the Company’s hotel properties; (ii) provide that there shall be no additional payments to the advisor from the amendments to the master hotel management agreement with Remington Hospitality and the master project management agreement with Premier until the Oaktree Credit Agreement is paid in full, and limits, for a period oftwo years thereafter, the incremental financial impact to no more than $2 million per year in additional payments to the advisor from such amendments; (iii) reduce the Consolidated Tangible Net Worth covenant (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) to $750 million (plus 75% of net equity proceeds received) from $1 billion (plus 75% of net equity proceeds received); (iv) revise the criteria that would constitute a Company Change of Control; (v) revise the definition of termination fee to provide for a minimum amount of such termination fee; and (vi) revise the criteria that would constitute a voting control event.
On March 10, 2025, the Company and Ashford LLC entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Advisory Agreement (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment further extends the updates made by Amendments No. 1 and No. 2 to the Advisory Agreement to the outside date for which any sale or disposition of any of the Company’s Highland loan portfolio and JPM8 hotel properties securing the associated mortgage loans following certain defaults (as described in the Advisory Agreement), including a maturity default, would be excluded from the numerator of the calculation of the percentage of gross book value of the Company’s assets sold or disposed (but, for the avoidance of doubt, included in the denominator of such calculation) for purposes of determining whether a Company Change of Control (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) has occurred, from November 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
On May 12, 2025, the Company and Ashford LLC entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Advisory Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment further extends the updates made by the Third Amendment to the outside date for which any sale or disposition of any of the Company’s Highland loan portfolio and JPM8 hotel properties securing the associated mortgage loans following certain defaults (as described in the Advisory Agreement) would be excluded from the numerator of the calculation of the percentage of gross book value of the Company’s assets sold or disposed (but, for the avoidance of doubt, included in the denominator of such calculation) for purposes of determining whether a Company Change of Control (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) has occurred, from March 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026.
On March 10, 2025, we entered into a Limited Waiver Under Advisory Agreement with Ashford Inc. and Ashford LLC (the “2025 Limited Waiver”). Pursuant to the Limited Waiver, the Company, the Operating Partnership, TRS and the Advisor waive the operation of any provision in our advisory agreement that would otherwise limit the ability of the Company in its discretion, at the Company’s cost and expense, to award during the first and second fiscal quarters of calendar year 2025, cash incentive compensation to employees and other representatives of the Advisor.
Advisory Agreement with Stirling OP
Stirling REIT Advisors, LLC (“Stirling Advisor”), a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., acts as Stirling OP’s advisor. Stirling Advisor is paid an annual management fee (payable monthly in arrears) of 1.25% of aggregate NAV represented by the Class T, Class S, Class D and Class I shares of Stirling Inc. Additionally, to the extent Stirling OP issues Class T, Class S, Class D or Class I operating partnership units to parties other than Stirling Inc., Stirling OP will pay Stirling Advisor a management fee equal to 1.25% of the aggregate NAV of Stirling OP attributable to such Class T, Class S, Class D and Class I operating partnership units not held by Stirling Inc. per annum payable monthly in arrears. No management fee will be paid with respect to Class E shares of Stirling Inc. or Class E units of Stirling OP. The management fee is allocated on a class-specific basis and borne by all holders of the applicable class. The management fee will be paid, at Stirling Advisor’s election, in cash, Class E shares of Stirling Inc. or Class E units of Stirling OP. If Stirling Advisor elects to receive any portion of its management fee in Class E shares or Class E units of Stirling OP, Stirling Inc. may be obligated to repurchase such Class E shares of Stirling Inc. or Class E units of Stirling OP from Stirling Advisor at a later date. Such repurchases will be outside Stirling Inc.’s share repurchase plan and thus will not be subject to the repurchase limits of the share repurchase plan or any early repurchase deduction.
Stirling OP does not intend to pay Stirling Advisor any acquisition or other similar fees in connection with making investments. Stirling OP will, however, reimburse Stirling Advisor for out-of-pocket expenses in connection with the selection and acquisition of properties and real estate related debt, whether or not such investments are acquired, and make payments to third parties in connection with making investments. In addition to organization and offering expense and acquisition expense reimbursements, Stirling OP will reimburse Stirling Advisor for out-of-pocket costs and expenses it incurs in connection with the services it provides to Stirling Inc., including, but not limited to: (i) the actual cost of goods and services used by Stirling OP and obtained from third parties, including fees paid to administrators, consultants, attorneys, technology providers and other service providers, and brokerage fees paid in connection with the purchase and sale of investments; (ii) expenses of managing and operating Stirling OP’s properties, whether payable to an affiliate or a non-affiliated person; and (iii) expenses related to personnel of Stirling Advisor performing services for Stirling OP other than those who provide investment advisory services or serve as executive officers of Stirling Inc.
The following table summarizes the advisory services fees incurred (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Advisory services fee | ||||
| Base advisory fee | $129 | $195 | $255 | $452 |
| Reimbursable expenses (1) | 66 | 43 | 92 | 90 |
| Performance participation fee | 111 | — | 227 | — |
| Total advisory services fee | $306 | $238 | $574 | $542 |
(1)Reimbursable expenses include overhead, internal audit, risk management advisory and asset management services.
Ashford Inc. and Stirling OP Advisor Support
Stirling Advisor will advance on Stirling OP’s behalf certain general and administrative expenses through December 31, 2025, at which point Stirling OP will reimburse Stirling Advisor for all such advanced expenses ratably over the 120 months following such date.
Through December 31, 2025, Stirling Advisor has agreed to advance all expenses on Stirling OP’s behalf in connection with its formation and the raising of equity capital, including (without limitation) the following: legal, accounting, investment banking and other advisory fees; regulatory and other filing fees; expenses of qualification of the sale of shares under federal and state laws, including taxes and fees and accountants’ and attorneys’ fees; printing, engraving and mailing costs; expenses of the marketing and distribution of the shares, reasonable bona fide due diligence expenses of a dealer manager and selected dealers supported by detailed and itemized invoices, costs in connection with sales and marketing materials, design and website expenses, salaries of employees while engaged in sales activity, fees and expenses of a dealer manager’s attorneys, costs related to investor and broker-dealer sales meetings, including fees to attend retail seminars sponsored by a dealer manager or selected dealers and reimbursements to a dealer manager and selected dealers for customary travel, lodging and meals; charges of administrators, transfer agents, registrars, trustees, escrow holders, depositories and experts; but excluding upfront selling commissions, dealer manager fees and distribution fees. Stirling OP will reimburse Stirling Advisor for all such advanced expenses ratably over the 120 months commencing January 1, 2026.
Warwick
Pursuant to the Company’s hotel management agreements with each hotel management company, the Company bears the economic burden for casualty insurance coverage, which includes worker’s compensation, general liability and auto liability coverages. The hotel management companies procure worker’s compensation insurance, the expenses of which are passed through to the Company. Under the advisory agreement and hotel management agreements, Ashford Inc. secures general liability and auto liability policies to cover Ashford Trust, Braemar, Stirling OP, their hotel managers, as needed, and Ashford Inc. The total cost estimates covered by such policies are based on the collective pool of risk exposures from each party. Ashford Inc. delegates the management of the casualty insurance program to Warwick Insurance Company, LLC (“Warwick”), a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., which issues policies covering general liability, workers’ compensation and auto liability losses. Each year Ashford Inc. collects funds from Ashford Trust, Braemar, Stirling OP and their respective hotel management companies, to fund the casualty insurance program as needed, on an allocated basis.
Cash Management
The Company, Ashford Inc. and Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Braemar”) are subject to an agreement pursuant to which the Advisor is to implement the REIT’s cash management strategies. This includes actively managing the REIT’s excess cash by primarily investing in short-term U.S. Treasury securities. The annual fee is 20 basis points (“bps”) of the average daily balance of the funds managed by the advisor and is payable monthly in arrears.
Lismore
We engage Lismore or its subsidiaries to provide debt placement services, assist with loan modifications or refinancings on our behalf and provide brokerage services. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we incurred fees of $565,000 and $2.4 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred fees of $3.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively.
Ashford Securities
The Company, Braemar and Ashford Inc. are party to the Fourth Amended and Restated Contribution Agreement with respect to funding certain expenses of Ashford Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Ashford Inc. (“Ashford Securities”). As of June 30, 2025, Ashford Trust has funded approximately $16.3 million. As of December 31, 2024, Ashford Trust had funded approximately $13.2 million and had a $503,000 payable that is included in “due to Ashford Inc., net” on our consolidated balance sheet.
The table below summarizes the amount Ashford Trust has expensed related to reimbursed operating expenses of Ashford Securities (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Corporate, general and administrative | $2,158 | $1,566 | $3,738 | $6,456 |
Design and Construction Services – Ashford Trust
Premier Project Management LLC (“Premier”), as a subsidiary of Ashford Inc., provides design and construction services to our hotels, including construction management, interior design, architectural services and the purchasing, freight management and supervision of installation of FF&E and related services. Pursuant to the design and construction services agreement, we pay Premier: (a) design and construction fees of up to 4% of project costs; and (b) market service fees at current market rates with respect to construction management, interior design, architecture, FF&E purchasing, FF&E expediting/freight management, FF&E warehousing and FF&E installation and supervision.
On March 12, 2024, Ashford Trust OP entered into an Amended and Restated Master Project Management Agreement with Premier (the “A&R PMA”). The provisions of the A&R PMA are substantially the same as the Master Project Management Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2018. The A&R PMA provides for an initial term often years as to each hotel governed by the A&R PMA. The term may be renewed by Premier, at its option, forthree successive periods ofseven years each, and, thereafter, a final term offour years; provided that, at the time the option to renew is exercised, Premier is not then in default under the A&R PMA. The A&R PMA also: (i) provides that fees will be payable monthly as the service is delivered based on percentage completion; (ii) allows a project management fee to be paid on a development, together with (and not in lieu of) the development fee; and (iii) fixes the fees for FF&E purchasing, expediting, freight management and warehousing at 8%.
Design and Construction Services– Stirling OP
The Master Project Management Agreement provides that Premier shall be paid a project management fee equal to 4% of the total project costs associated with the implementation of the capital improvement budget (both hard and soft) until such time that the capital improvement budget and/or renovation project involves the expenditure of an amount in excess of 5% of the gross revenues of the applicable hotel, whereupon the design project management fee shall be reduced to 3% of the total project costs in excess of the 5% of gross revenue threshold.
The Master Project Management Agreement provides that Premier shall provide the following services and shall be paid the following fees: (i) architecture (6.5% of total construction costs, plus reimbursement for all third-party, out-of-pocket costs and expenses of mechanical, electrical and structural engineering services utilized in providing architectural services for project management work); (ii) construction management for projects without a general contractor (10% of total construction costs); (iii) interior design (6% of the purchase price of FFE designed or selected by Premier); (iv) FFE purchasing (8% of the purchase price of the FFE purchased by Premier; provided that, if the purchase price exceeds $2.0 million for a single hotel in a calendar year, then the procurement fee is reduced to 6% of the FFE purchase price in excess of $2.0 million for such hotel in such calendar year); (v) freight expediting (8% of the cost of expediting FFE); (vi) warehousing (8% of the cost of warehousing goods delivered to the job site); and (vii) development (4% of total project costs).
Hotel Management Services
As of June 30, 2025, Remington Hospitality managed 50 of our 68 hotel properties andthree of thefour Stirling OP hotel properties.
We pay monthly hotel management fees equal to the greater of approximately $17,000 per hotel (increased annually based on consumer price index adjustments) or 3% of gross revenues as well as annual incentive management fees, if certain operational criteria were met, and other general and administrative expense reimbursements primarily related to accounting services. Our hotel management agreement also requires that we fund property-level operating costs including the hotel manager's payroll and related costs.
On March 12, 2024, Ashford TRS Corporation entered into a Second Consolidated, Amended and Restated Hotel Master Management Agreement with Remington Hospitality (the “Second A&R HMA”). The provisions of the Second A&R HMA are substantially the same as in the Consolidated, Amended and Restated Hotel Master Management Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2018. The Second A&R HMA provides for an initial term often years as to each hotel governed by the Second A&R HMA. The term may be renewed by Remington Hospitality, at its option, forthree successive periods ofseven years each, and, thereafter, a final term offour years; provided that, at the time the option to renew is exercised, Remington Hospitality is not then in default under the Second A&R HMA. The Second A&R HMA also provides that Remington Hospitality may charge market premiums for its self-insured health plans to its hotel employees, the cost of which is an operating expense of the hotel properties.
On September 11, 2024, Ashford TRS Corporation entered into the First Amendment (the “HMA Amendment”) to the Second A&R HMA with Remington Hospitality. Pursuant to the HMA Amendment, the amount of Group Services (as defined in the Second A&R HMA) charged per room per month at each hotel is capped at $38.32 (subject to annual increases beginning in 2026 equal to the greater of 3% or the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index over the preceding annual period) (the “Cap”). Any unpaid balance will be paid by Ashford TRS, and the Cap will be disregarded when calculating the Incentive Fee (as defined in the Second A&R HMA) for 2024. The Cap will not apply to hotels for whom the New Lessee (as defined in the Second A&R HMA) is not a direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashford TRS.
- Commitments and Contingencies
Restricted Cash—Under certain management and debt agreements for our hotel properties existing as of June 30, 2025, escrow payments are required for insurance, real estate taxes and debt service. In addition, for certain properties based on the terms of the underlying debt and management agreements, we escrow generally 4% to 5% of gross revenues for capital improvements. From time to time, the Company may work with its property managers and lenders in order to utilize lender and manager held reserves to fund operating shortfalls.
Franchise Fees—Under franchise agreements for our hotel properties existing as of June 30, 2025, we pay franchisor royalty fees between 3% and 6% of gross rooms revenue and, in some cases,1% to 3% of food and beverage revenues. Additionally, we pay fees for marketing, reservations, and other related activities aggregating between 1% and 4% of gross rooms revenue and, in some cases, food and beverage revenues. These franchise agreements expire on varying dates between 2025 and 2049. When a franchise term expires, the franchisor has no obligation to renew the franchise. In addition, if we breach the franchise agreement and the franchisor terminates a franchise prior to its expiration date, we may be liable for up tothree times the average annual fees incurred for that property.
The table below summarizes the franchise fees incurred (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Line Item | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Other hotel expenses | $14,722 | $14,698 | $27,836 | $28,590 |
Management Fees—Under hotel management agreements for our hotel properties existing as of June 30, 2025, we pay monthly hotel management fees equal to the greater of approximately$17,000 per hotel (increased annually based on consumer price index adjustments) or 3% of gross revenues, or in some cases 2% to 7% of gross revenues, as well as annual incentive management fees, if applicable. These hotel management agreements expire from 2026 through 2038, with renewal options. If we terminate a hotel management agreement prior to its expiration, we may be liable for estimated management fees through the remaining term and liquidated damages or, in certain circumstances, we may substitute a new management agreement. Our hotel management agreements also require that we fund property-level operating costs, including the hotel manager’s payroll and related costs.
Income Taxes—We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns in the federal jurisdiction and various states. Tax years 2020 through 2024 remain subject to potential examination by certain federal and state taxing authorities.
Litigation—On December 20, 2016, a class action lawsuit was filed against one of the Company’s hotel management companies in the Superior Court of the State of California in and for the County of Contra Costa alleging violations of certain California employment laws, which class action affects nine hotels owned by subsidiaries of the Company. The court has entered an order granting class certification with respect to: (i) a statewide class of non-exempt employees of our manager who were allegedly deprived of rest breaks as a result of our manager’s previous written policy requiring its employees to stay on premises during rest breaks; and (ii) a derivative class of non-exempt former employees of our manager who were not paid for allegedly missed breaks upon separation from employment. Notices to potential class members were sent out on February 2, 2021. Potential class members had until April 4, 2021, to opt out of the class; however, the total number of employees in the class has not been definitively determined and is the subject of continuing discovery. The opt-out period has been extended until such time that discovery has concluded. In May 2023, the trial court requested additional briefing from the parties to determine whether the case should be maintained, dismissed or the class de-certified. After submission of the briefs, the court requested that the parties submit stipulations for the court to rule upon. On February 13, 2024, the judge ordered the parties to submit additional briefing related to on-site breaks. A tentative settlement has been reached subject to the respective parties obtaining various approvals. As of June 30, 2025, the estimated settlement liability amount has been accrued.
On August 4, 2020, a lawsuit, Benjamin Zermeno v. Beverly Hills Marriott, was filed in Alameda County Superior Court as a PAGA representative action alleging various wage and hour violations of all Remington-managed California properties. The plaintiff’s individual claims were compelled to arbitration. On August 18, 2022, another lawsuit, Cristina Catalano v. Beverly Hills Marriott and Mr. C, was filed as a PAGA representative action alleging various wage and hour violations of all Remington-managed California properties. The co-defendant separately settled and the individual arbitration has also settled. A private mediation was held on December 27, 2024, to globally resolve the three outstanding matters. A tentative settlement was reached subject to the parties finalizing the agreement and court approval. As of June 30, 2025, the estimated settlement liability amount has been accrued.
We are also engaged in other legal proceedings that have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. To the extent the claims giving rise to these legal proceedings are not covered by insurance, they relate to the following general types of claims: employment matters; tax matters; and matters relating to compliance with applicable law (for example, the Americans with
Disabilities Act and similar state laws). The likelihood of loss from these legal proceedings is based on the definitions within contingency accounting literature. We recognize a loss when we believe the loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. Based on the information available to us relating to these legal proceedings and/or our experience in similar legal proceedings, we do not believe the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, we had a cyber incident that resulted in the potential exposure of certain personal information. We have completed an investigation and have identified certain information that may have been exposed and notified potentially impacted individuals pursuant to applicable state guidelines. All systems have been restored. In February of 2024, two class action lawsuits were filed, one in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and a second in the 68 th District Court for Dallas County related to the cyber incident. The lawsuit filed in the 68 th District Court was subsequently dismissed and refiled in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. On March 12, 2024, the court ordered thetwo cases be consolidated. The consolidated case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The parties have reached an agreement, subject to final Court approval, to resolve the class action suit. The amount of the class settlement is approximately $485,000. The hearing for final Court approval of the settlement is scheduled for August 27, 2025.
Our assessment may change depending upon the development of any current or future legal proceedings, and the final results of such legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty. If we ultimately do not prevail in one or more of these legal matters, and the associated realized losses exceed our current estimates of the range of potential losses, our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows could be materially adversely affected in future periods.
- Segment Reporting
We operate inone reportable business segment within the hotel lodging industry: direct hotel investments. Direct hotel investments refer to owning hotel properties through either acquisition or new development. We report operating results of direct hotel investments on an aggregate basis as substantially all of our hotel investments: (i) offer similar products and services to their customers in the form of hotel rooms, food and beverage, and ancillary services; (ii) utilize third-party hotel management companies to deliver its products and services to its customers; (iii) are designed and operated to appeal to similar individuals, groups, leisure and business customers; and (iv) have third-party hotel managers that utilize the same methods (direct hotel sales and various online booking portals) to distribute the Company’s products and services. As of June 30, 2025 and 2024, all of our hotel properties were in the U.S. and its territories. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is its President and Chief Executive Officer.
Each hotel property derives revenue primarily from guestroom sales, food and beverage sales and revenues from other lodging services and amenities. The accounting policies of each operating segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in note 2.
The CODM reviews and makes decisions on all aspects of the Company’s business using all available financial and non-financial data for each hotel individually. Capital allocation decisions to acquire, sell, enhance, redevelop or perform renewal and replacement expenditures are determined on a hotel-by-hotel basis. Specifically, the CODM reviews the results of each hotel to assess the hotel’s profitability. The key measure the CODM uses to allocate resources and assess performance is individual hotel net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude certain items determined by management to not be reflective of its ongoing operating performance or incurred in the normal course of business (“Hotel Adjusted EBITDA”). The CODM does not regularly review the results of Stirling OP. The adjustments include gains and losses on hotel dispositions, impairment charges, pre-opening costs associated with extensive renovation projects, property-level legal settlements, restructuring, severance, management transition costs and other expenses identified by management as non-recurring. The CODM does not regularly review asset information by segment.
The following tables include revenues, significant hotel operating expenses, and Hotel Adjusted EBITDA for the Company’s hotels, reconciled to the consolidated amounts included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| REVENUE | ||||
| Rooms | $222,901 | $239,493 | $425,152 | $465,143 |
| Food and beverage | 55,336 | 55,260 | 109,865 | 112,618 |
| Other hotel revenue | 18,905 | 16,875 | 35,058 | 33,502 |
| Total hotel revenue | 297,142 | 311,628 | 570,075 | 611,263 |
| EXPENSES | ||||
| Rooms | 50,664 | 53,099 | 97,522 | 106,839 |
| Food and beverage | 35,455 | 37,508 | 71,181 | 75,339 |
| Direct expenses | 2,410 | 2,502 | 4,585 | 4,811 |
| Indirect expenses: | ||||
| Property, general and administration | 27,054 | 30,492 | 51,452 | 62,953 |
| Sales and marketing | 31,026 | 31,958 | 59,436 | 63,463 |
| Information and telecommunications systems | 3,421 | 5,388 | 8,004 | 9,708 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 13,289 | 13,581 | 26,464 | 27,961 |
| Energy | 10,381 | 9,819 | 20,320 | 21,102 |
| Lease expense | 1,133 | 1,063 | 2,397 | 2,165 |
| Ownership expenses | 487 | 630 | 1,042 | 1,220 |
| Incentive management fee | 5,219 | 5,467 | 8,879 | 10,224 |
| Management fees | 10,078 | 10,913 | 19,468 | 21,821 |
| Property taxes | 9,823 | 10,596 | 19,750 | 20,893 |
| Other taxes (refunds) | 204 | (1,107) | 320 | (883) |
| Insurance | 5,446 | 5,828 | 10,868 | 12,272 |
| Total expenses | 206,090 | 217,737 | 401,688 | 439,888 |
| Hotel adjusted EBITDA | $91,052 | $93,891 | $168,387 | $171,375 |
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Reconciliation of hotel operating income (loss) to net income (loss) | ||||
| Hotel adjusted EBITDA | $91,052 | $93,891 | $168,387 | $171,375 |
| Other revenue | 456 | 683 | 765 | 1,322 |
| Stirling OP hotel profit (loss) | 1,173 | 1,230 | 2,302 | 2,030 |
| Ownership expenses included in other hotel expenses | (5,152) | (2,793) | (10,499) | (5,444) |
| Ownership expenses included in property taxes, insurance and other | (520) | (742) | (840) | (970) |
| Management fees | (72) | (78) | (342) | (540) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (35,276) | (37,187) | (72,615) | (77,731) |
| Impairment charges | (1,447) | — | (1,447) | — |
| Advisory services fee | (12,017) | (11,474) | (23,562) | (26,675) |
| Corporate, general, and administrative | (5,485) | (7,194) | (9,817) | (15,403) |
| Gain (loss) on disposition of assets and hotel properties | 6,684 | 87,441 | 38,552 | 94,397 |
| Gain (loss) on derecognition of assets | 9,900 | 11,725 | 19,946 | 145,634 |
| Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities | 44 | (162) | (387) | (695) |
| Interest income | 1,253 | 1,688 | 2,467 | 3,672 |
| Other income (expense), net | — | 37 | — | 72 |
| Interest expense and amortization of discounts and loan costs | (70,687) | (68,416) | (137,489) | (142,377) |
| Interest expense associated with hotels in receivership | (9,902) | (11,944) | (19,948) | (24,042) |
| Write-off of premiums, loan costs and exit fees | (1,486) | (3,796) | (6,083) | (3,814) |
| Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt | (2) | — | (15) | 45 |
| Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | (836) | 1,357 | (3,576) | 6,118 |
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (119) | (3,455) | (436) | (3,758) |
| Net income (loss) | $(32,439) | $50,811 | $(54,637) | $123,216 |
The following table reconciles segment total revenue to total consolidated revenue:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Segment total hotel revenue | $297,142 | $311,628 | $570,075 | $611,263 |
| Stirling OP total hotel revenue | 4,403 | 4,171 | 8,520 | 7,793 |
| Consolidated total hotel revenue | 301,545 | 315,799 | 578,595 | 619,056 |
| Other revenue | 456 | 683 | 765 | 1,322 |
| Total consolidated revenue | $302,001 | $316,482 | $579,360 | $620,378 |
- Subsequent Events
On July 30, 2025, the Company extended its Highland mortgage loan secured by 18 hotels with an original maturity date of April 2025. Terms of the amendment included a $10.0 million principal paydown, extending the maturity date to January 9, 2026. The loan is subject to asix-month extension option to July 9, 2026, upon satisfaction of certain conditions, and bears interest at a floating rate of SOFR +4.13%.
On August 11, 2025, the Company completed the sale of the 78-room Residence Inn Evansville located in Evansville, Indiana for $6.0 million, subject to customary pro rations and adjustments.
On August 14, 2025, the Company and Ashford LLC entered into Amendment No. 5 to the Advisory Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”). The Fifth Amendment extends the outside date for which any sale or disposition of any of the Company’s Highland Portfolio and JPM8 hotel properties securing the associated mortgage loans following an event of default (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) would be excluded from the numerator of the calculation of the percentage of gross book value of the Company’s assets sold or disposed (but, for the avoidance of doubt, included in the denominator of such calculation) for purposes of determining whether a Company Change of Control (as defined in the Advisory Agreement) has occurred, from May 31, 2026 to August 15, 2026.
On August 14, 2025, Ashford Trust OP executed a Master Line of Credit Promissory Note (the “Promissory Note”) with Ashford LLC allowing Ashford Trust OP to draw up to $20 million in cash through August 15, 2026 to fund Permitted Costs (as defined in the Promissory Note). Funds advanced under the Promissory Note bear interest at an annual rate of 10.0% which may be paid in cash or paid in-kind at Ashford OP’s discretion. The maturity date of the Promissory Note is August 15, 2026, at which time all principal drawn upon and outstanding interest are due and payable. As collateral to secure the repayment of any amounts advanced by Ashford LLC under the Promissory Note, the Company pledged to Ashford LLC the Company’s equity in Ashford Trust OP subject to Ashford LLC’s filing of a financing statement in the appropriate jurisdiction.
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