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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2024
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Maryland | | 001-31775 | | 86-1062192 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS employer identification number) |
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| 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200 | | | | |
| Dallas | | | | |
| Texas | | | | 75254 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 490-9600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock | | AHT | | New York Stock Exchange |
| Preferred Stock, Series D | | AHT-PD | | New York Stock Exchange |
| Preferred Stock, Series F | | AHT-PF | | New York Stock Exchange |
| Preferred Stock, Series G | | AHT-PG | | New York Stock Exchange |
| Preferred Stock, Series H | | AHT-PH | | New York Stock Exchange |
| Preferred Stock, Series I | | AHT-PI | | New York Stock Exchange |
ITEM 2.01 COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
On June 27, 2024, Ashford Atlantic Beach LP and Ashford TRS Atlantic Beach LLC, indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the sale of the One Ocean Resort located in Atlantic Beach, Florida pursuant to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale, entered into effective as of May 31, 2024, by and among Ashford Atlantic Beach LP and Ashford TRS Atlantic Beach LLC, as seller, and ACS One Ocean Propco LLC, as purchaser, for $87 million in cash, subject to customary pro-rations and adjustments.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On June 27, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that it has closed on the sale of the 193-room One Ocean Resort located in Atlantic Beach, Florida. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. To the extent pro forma financial information is required to be filed by this item, such financial information will be filed by amendment to this Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days following the closing date of the sale transaction.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. |
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| Dated: June 27, 2024 | By: | /s/ Alex Rose |
| | Alex Rose |
| | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
NEWS RELEASE
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| Contact: | Deric Eubanks | Joseph Calabrese | |
| Chief Financial Officer | Financial Relations Board | |
| (972) 490-9600 | (212) 827-3772 | |
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST CLOSES PREVIOUSLY
ANNOUNCED SALE OF ONE OCEAN RESORT
DALLAS – June 27, 2024 – Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) (“Ashford Trust” or the “Company”) today announced that it has closed on the sale of the 193-room One Ocean Resort located in Atlantic Beach, Florida. All proceeds from the sale will be used for debt reduction and general corporate purposes. With the closing of the sale, the Company’s net debt to gross assets now stands at approximately 66%, a 400 basis point reduction from the beginning of the year. The balance on the Company’s strategic financing now stands at approximately $98 million, and the Company has raised approximately $139 million in gross proceeds from the sale of its non-traded preferred stock. The Company continues to have additional assets in the market at various stages of the sales process.
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Ashford Hospitality Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing predominantly in upper upscale, full-service hotels.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon “forward-looking” information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the Company’s strategy and future plans. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. When we use the words “will likely result,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “could,” “plan,” or similar expressions, we intend to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions and uncertainties, many of which are outside of Ashford Trust’s control.
These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including, without limitation: our ability to raise sufficient capital to pay off our strategic financing; our ability to repay, refinance, or restructure our debt and the debt of certain of our subsidiaries; anticipated or expected purchases or sales of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our
understanding of our competition; market trends; projected capital expenditures; the impact of technology on our operations and business; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of our common stock and preferred stock; availability, terms and deployment of capital; availability of qualified personnel; changes in our industry and the markets in which we operate, interest rates or the general economy; and the degree and nature of our competition. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in Ashford Trust’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these risks when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company can give no assurance that these forward-looking statements will be attained or that any deviation will not occur. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except to the extent required by law.
