ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC 8-K

What Happened
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (AHT) announced on April 9, 2026 (via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8‑K) that it has closed the sale of four hotels and entered into definitive agreements to sell two additional hotels. The disclosure was furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Key Details

• Date of disclosure: April 9, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• Transactions: four hotel sales have closed; definitive agreements executed to sell two more hotels.
• Filing type: Form 8‑K (Regulation FD Disclosure); the press release is furnished, not filed, and the company notes the information is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Why It Matters
These transactions reduce AHT’s hotel portfolio and represent material strategic activity by the company. While the 8‑K confirms the closings and agreements, it does not disclose sale proceeds, buyers, or timing for the remaining closings; investors should watch for follow-up SEC filings or company releases that report transaction proceeds, timing, and how proceeds will be used (e.g., debt reduction, distributions, or reinvestment).