Ashford Trust Terminates $400M Preferred Offering Amid Deep Losses and Liquidity Concerns

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Ashford Hospitality Trust terminated its $400 million preferred stock offering and suspended preferred stock redemptions, reporting deep Q4 and full-year losses, negative operating metrics, and ongoing debt challenges.

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• Preferred Stock Offering Terminated

  The company formally terminated its offering of 16 million Series L and M Redeemable Preferred Stock, which had a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, representing a potential $400 million capital raise. This follows previous registrations for the offering on February 20, 2026.

• Significant Net Losses Reported

  Ashford Trust reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(78.3) million or $(12.33) per diluted share for Q4 2025, and a full-year net loss of $(215.0) million or $(35.99) per diluted share for FY 2025.

• Negative Operating Performance

  Comparable RevPAR for all hotels decreased by 1.8% in Q4 2025 and 0.7% for the full year. Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) was negative, at $(2.45) per diluted share for Q4 and $(5.66) per diluted share for the full year.

• Redemptions of Preferred Stock Suspended

  The company announced the suspension of redemptions for all its outstanding non-traded preferred stock, indicating significant liquidity constraints.

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Ashford Hospitality Trust has formally terminated its previously registered offering of 16 million Series L and M Redeemable Preferred Stock, which had a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, representing a potential $400 million capital raise. This termination, disclosed in a prospectus supplement that incorporates the latest earnings report, signals significant challenges in securing financing. The company reported a substantial net loss of $(78.3) million for Q4 2025 and $(215.0) million for the full year, alongside declining comparable RevPAR and negative Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO). Further exacerbating liquidity concerns, the company has suspended redemptions for all its outstanding non-traded preferred stock. With several mortgage loans nearing maturity, some already in default, and a market capitalization of only $18.9 million, these combined factors indicate severe financial distress and an urgent need for strategic action, as evidenced by the Board's formation of a Special Committee to evaluate alternatives.