10-K
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025
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☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission File Number 001-34571
| PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST | ||||
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| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) | ||||
| Maryland | 27-1055421 | |||
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| (State of Incorporation or Organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||
| 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 1100, Bethesda, Maryland | 20814 | |||
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | (240) | 507-1300 | |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
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| Common Shares, $0.01 par value per share | PEB | New York Stock Exchange |
| Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.01 par value | PEB-PE | New York Stock Exchange |
| Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.01 par value | PEB-PF | New York Stock Exchange |
| Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.01 par value | PEB-PG | New York Stock Exchange |
| Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, $0.01 par value | PEB-PH | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ☑ Yes ¨ No
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| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
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The aggregate market value of the 115,810,785 common shares of beneficial interest of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $1.2 billion based on the closing sale price on the New York Stock Exchange for such common shares of beneficial interest as of June 30, 2025.
The number of common shares of beneficial interest outstanding as of February 20, 2026 was 113,768,346.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before April 30, 2026) are incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K in response to Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>TABLE OF CONTENTS | | --- || Item No. | | Page | | --- | --- | --- | | Forward-Looking Statements | | 4 | | PART I | | | | 1. | Business | 5 | | 1A. | Risk Factors | 8 | | 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 31 | | 1C. | Cybersecurity | 31 | | 2. | Properties | 32 | | 3. | Legal Proceedings | 34 | | 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 34 | | PART II | | | | 5. | Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 35 | | 6. | [Reserved] | 37 | | 7. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 37 | | 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 45 | | 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 46 | | 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 46 | | 9A. | Controls and Procedures | 46 | | 9B. | Other Information | 46 | | 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | 46 | | PART III | | | | 10. | Trustees, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 47 | | 11. | Executive Compensation | 47 | | 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters | 47 | | 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trustee Independence | 47 | | 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | 47 | | PART IV | | | | 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | 48 |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by us, contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "may", "will", "should", "potential", "could", "seek", "assume", "forecast", "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this report include, among others, statements about our business strategy, including acquisition and development strategies, industry trends, estimated revenues and expenses, estimated costs and durations of renovation or restoration projects, timing and extent of debt refinancings, estimated insurance recoveries, our ability to realize deferred tax assets and expected liquidity needs and sources (including capital expenditures and our ability to obtain financing or raise capital). You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
•risks associated with the hotel industry, including competition, changes in visa and other travel policies by the U.S. government making it less convenient, more difficult or less desirable for international travelers to enter the U.S., increases in employment costs, energy costs and other operating costs, or decreases in demand caused by events beyond our control, including, without limitation, actual or threatened terrorist attacks, natural disasters, cyber attacks, any type of flu or disease-related pandemic, or downturns in general and local economic conditions;
•world events impacting the ability or desire of people to travel may lead to a decline in demand for hotels;
•the availability and terms of financing and capital and the general volatility of securities markets;
•our dependence on third-party managers of our hotels, including our inability to implement strategic business decisions directly;
•risks associated with the U.S. and global economies, the cyclical nature of hotel properties and the real estate industry, including environmental contamination and costs of complying with new or existing laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar laws;
•interest rate increases;
•our possible failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("the Code"), and the risk of changes in laws affecting REITs;
•the timing and availability of potential hotel acquisitions, our ability to identify and complete hotel acquisitions and our ability to complete hotel dispositions in accordance with our business strategy;
•the possibility of uninsured losses;
•risks associated with redevelopment and repositioning projects, including delays and cost overruns; and
•the other factors discussed under Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
The "Company", "we" or "us" mean Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust, and one or more of its subsidiaries (including Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., our operating partnership), or, as the context may require, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust only or Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. only.
Item 1. Business.
General
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is an internally managed hotel investment company, formed as a Maryland real estate investment trust in October 2009 to opportunistically acquire and invest in hotel properties located primarily in major United States cities and resort properties located near our primary target urban markets and select destination resort markets, with an emphasis on major gateway coastal markets. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned interests in 44 hotels with a total of 11,052 guest rooms.
Substantially all of the Company's assets are held by, and all of the Company's operations are conducted through, Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. (our "Operating Partnership"). The Company is the sole general partner of our Operating Partnership. At December 31, 2025, the Company owned 99.0% of the common limited partnership units issued by our Operating Partnership ("common units"). The remaining 1.0% of the common units are owned by the other limited partners of our Operating Partnership. For the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT under the Code, it cannot operate the hotels it owns. Therefore, our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries lease the hotel properties to subsidiaries of Pebblebrook Hotel Lessee, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, "PHL"), our taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"), which in turn engage third-party eligible independent contractors to manage the hotels. PHL is consolidated into the Company's financial statements.
Business Objectives and Strategies
Acquisitions/Investments
We invest in hotel properties located primarily within major United States cities and resort properties located near our primary target urban markets and select destination resort markets, with an emphasis on major gateway coastal markets and leisure destinations. Our hotel properties are located in Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Hollywood, Florida; Jekyll Island, Georgia; Key West, Florida; Los Angeles, California (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and West Hollywood); Naples, Florida; Newport, Rhode Island; Portland, Oregon; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Santa Cruz, California; Stevenson, Washington; and Washington, D.C. We believe these markets have barriers-to-entry and provide diverse sources of meeting and room night demand generators. In addition, we also opportunistically target investments in resort properties located near our primary urban target markets and select destination resort markets such as southern Florida and southern California. We focus on both branded and independent full-service "upper-upscale" hotels. The full-service hotels on which we focus our investment activity generally have one or more restaurants, lounges, meeting facilities and other amenities, as well as high levels of customer service. We believe that our target markets, including the major gateway markets and leisure destinations, are characterized by barriers-to-entry and that room-night demand and average daily rate ("ADR") growth of these types of hotels and resorts will outperform the national average over the long-term, as they have in past cyclical recoveries and growth periods. In this report, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term "hotels" refers to "hotels and resorts" and the term "hotel properties" refers to "hotel and resort properties."
We perform and utilize extensive research to evaluate any target market and property, including a detailed review of the long-term economic outlook, trends in local demand generators, competitive environment, property systems and physical condition and property financial performance. Specific acquisition criteria may include, but are not limited to, the following:
•premier locations, facilities and other competitive advantages that are not easily replicated;
•barriers-to-entry in the market, such as scarcity of development sites, regulatory hurdles, high per-room development costs and long lead times for new development;
•acquisition prices at a discount to replacement cost;
•properties not subject to long-term management contracts with hotel management companies;
•potential return on investment initiatives, including redevelopment, rebranding, redesign, expansion and change of management;
•opportunities to implement value-added operational improvements;
•strong demand growth characteristics supported by favorable demographic indicators; and
•a detailed evaluation of risks of all types, including supply, government, labor, weather, airlift, economic base and others.
We believe that upper-upscale, full-service hotels and resorts and upscale hotels located in major U.S. urban, convention and drive-to and destination resort markets are likely to generate some of the most favorable risk-adjusted returns in the lodging industry over the long-term. We believe that portfolio diversification will allow us to benefit from growth in various customer categories, including business transient, leisure transient and group and convention room-night demand. We believe that hotel supply growth will be favorable, declining significantly from the historical growth rate prior to the pandemic with minimal new hotel openings in a number of our markets for many years.
We generally seek to enter into flexible management contracts, when possible, with third-party hotel management companies for the operation of our hotels and resorts that provide us with the ability to replace operators and/or reposition properties, to the extent that we determine to do so and align our operators with our objective of maximizing our return on investment. In addition, we believe that flexible management contracts facilitate the sale of hotels, and we may seek to sell hotels opportunistically if we believe sales proceeds may be used to repay debt, repurchase our shares or invest in other hotel properties that offer more attractive risk-adjusted returns.
We may engage in full or partial redevelopment, renovation and repositioning of certain properties, as we seek to maximize the financial performance of our hotels. In addition, we may acquire properties that require significant capital improvement, renovation or refurbishment. We also may acquire hotel properties that we believe would benefit from significant redevelopment or expansion, including, for example, adding guest rooms, meeting facilities or other amenities.
We may consider acquiring outstanding debt secured by a hotel property from lenders and investors if we believe the returns will be attractive or if we can foreclose on or acquire ownership of the property in the near-term. In connection with our acquisitions, generally we do not, but we may choose to opportunistically, originate or purchase any debt financing or preferred equity. Additionally, we have co-invested, and may in the future co-invest, in hotels and debt with third parties through partnerships, joint ventures or other entities, acquiring non-controlling interests in or sharing responsibility for a property, partnership, joint venture or other entity.
Asset Management
While we do not operate our hotel properties, both our asset management team and our executive management team monitor and work cooperatively with our hotel managers by advising and making recommendations in all aspects of our hotels' operations, including property positioning and repositioning, revenue and expense management, operations analysis, physical design, renovation and capital improvements, guest experience and overall strategic direction. We believe we can add significant value to our portfolio through our intensive asset management strategies. Our executives and asset management team have significant experience in hotel operations and creating and implementing innovative asset management initiatives.
We have developed strategic short- and long-term capital investment plans to enhance our hotels' profitability through the strategic use of, among others, expansions, additions, renovations, technology upgrades and modifications, and energy efficiency improvements. We are also focused on revenue and expense management at our properties. We work closely with our hotel operators to evaluate optimal market mix and pricing strategies, ensure quality staffing and appropriate management focus, implement best practices to minimize expenses and aggressively monitor and evaluate our hotels' operations and performance.
Curator
We and three industry-leading hotel operators are founding members of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection ("Curator"), a collection of small brands and independent lifestyle hotels and resorts worldwide. Curator's distinct owner-centric platform offers an alternative for independent lifestyle hotels and resorts seeking to strengthen their performance, providing its members with best-in-class agreements, services and technology, while allowing members to retain their unique identities. We own a majority of the equity interests in Curator, which is consolidated in our consolidated financial statements.
Financing Strategies
Over time, we intend to finance our long-term growth with issuances of common and preferred equity securities and debt financings having staggered maturities. Our debt includes senior unsecured credit facilities, term loans, convertible debt, unsecured notes and mortgage debt secured by our hotel properties and may in the future include other unsecured debt.
We anticipate using net proceeds from equity and debt offerings and property sales to fund future acquisitions as well as for property redevelopments, return-on-investment initiatives, share repurchases and working capital requirements. Subject to market conditions, we intend to repay amounts outstanding under our senior unsecured revolving credit facilities or our other indebtedness from time to time with proceeds from periodic common and preferred equity issuances, long-term debt financings, cash flows from operations and opportunistic or strategic dispositions.
When purchasing hotel properties, we may issue limited partnership interests in our Operating Partnership as full or partial consideration to sellers who may desire to take advantage of tax deferral on the sale of a hotel or participate in the potential appreciation in value of our common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares").
Competition
We compete for hotel investment opportunities with institutional investors, private equity investors, other REITs and numerous local, regional, national and international owners, including franchisors, in each of our target markets. Some of these entities have substantially greater financial resources than we do and may be able and willing to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. Competition generally may increase the bargaining power of property owners seeking to sell and reduce the number of suitable investment opportunities offered to us or purchased by us.
The hotel industry is highly competitive. Our hotels compete with other hotels and alternative lodging for guests in our markets. Competitive factors include, among others, location, convenience, brand affiliation, room rates, range of services, facilities and guest amenities or accommodations offered and quality of guest service. Competition in our hotels' markets includes competition from existing, newly renovated and newly developed hotels. Competition can adversely affect our hotels' occupancy, ADR and room revenue per available room ("RevPAR"), and thus our financial results. We may be required to provide additional amenities, incur additional costs or make capital improvements that we otherwise might not choose to make, which may adversely affect our profitability.
Seasonality
Demand in the lodging industry is affected by recurring seasonal patterns which are greatly influenced by overall economic cycles, geographic locations, weather and customer mix at the hotels. Generally, our hotels have lower revenue, operating income and cash flow in the first and fourth quarters of each year and higher revenue, operating income and cash flow in the second and third quarters of each year.
Regulations
Our hotel properties are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws. Under these laws, courts and government agencies have the authority to require us, as an owner of a contaminated property, to clean up the property, even if we did not know of or were not responsible for the contamination. These laws also apply to persons who owned a property at the time it became contaminated, and therefore it is possible we could incur these costs even after we sell a property. In addition to the cleanup costs, environmental contamination can affect the value of a property and, therefore, an owner's ability to borrow using the property as collateral or to sell the property. Under environmental laws, courts and government agencies also have the authority to require that a person who sent waste to a waste disposal facility, such as a landfill or an incinerator, pay for the clean-up of that facility if it becomes contaminated and threatens human health or the environment. Furthermore, various court decisions have established that third parties may recover damages for injury caused by property contamination. For instance, a person exposed to asbestos while staying in a hotel may seek to recover damages if they suffer injury from the asbestos. Some of these environmental laws restrict the use of a property or place conditions on various activities. An example would be laws requiring a business using chemicals (such as swimming pool chemicals at a hotel property) to manage them carefully and notify local officials that the chemicals are being used.
We could be responsible for any of the costs discussed above. The costs to clean up a contaminated property, to defend against a claim, or to comply with environmental laws could be material and could adversely affect the funds available for distribution to our shareholders. Prior to closing a property acquisition, we obtain Phase I environmental site assessments ("ESAs"), in order to attempt to identify potential environmental concerns at the properties. These assessments are carried out in accordance with an appropriate level of due diligence and generally include a physical site inspection, a review of relevant federal, state and local environmental and health agency database records, one or more interviews with appropriate site-related personnel, review of the property's chain of title and review of historical aerial photographs and other information on past uses of the property. We may also conduct limited subsurface investigations and test for substances of concern where the results of the Phase I ESAs or other information indicates possible contamination or where our consultants recommend such procedures. However, these Phase I ESAs or other investigations may not reveal all environmental costs that might have a material adverse effect on our business, assets, results of operations or liquidity and may not identify all potential environmental liabilities.
We believe that our hotels comply, in all material respects, with all federal, state and local environmental ordinances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic substances and other environmental matters, the violation of which could have a material adverse effect on us. We have not received written notice from any governmental authority of any material noncompliance, liability or claim relating to hazardous or toxic substances or other environmental matters in connection with any of our properties.
Our properties must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") to the extent that such properties are "public accommodations" as defined by the ADA. The ADA may require the removal of structural barriers to access by persons with disabilities in certain public areas of our properties where such removal is readily achievable. We believe that our properties are in substantial compliance with the ADA and that we will not be required to make substantial capital expenditures to address the requirements of the ADA. However, noncompliance with the ADA could result in litigation, retrofit costs and imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. Additionally, properties that we may acquire may not comply with the requirements of the ADA, and we endeavor to identify such noncompliance prior to our acquisition. The obligation to make readily achievable accommodations is an ongoing one, and we will continue to assess our properties and make alterations as appropriate in this respect.
Tax Status
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code. As a result, we generally are not subject to corporate federal income tax on that portion of our REIT taxable income that we currently distribute to our shareholders. A REIT is subject to numerous organizational and operational requirements, including requirements concerning the nature of our gross income and assets and specifying that we must distribute at least 90 percent of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains) each year. We will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates if we fail to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes in any taxable year, or to the extent we distribute less than 100 percent of our REIT taxable income. We will also not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost. Even if we continue to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we will be subject to certain state and local income, franchise and property taxes.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Code, we cannot operate the hotels we own and acquire. Therefore, our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries lease our hotel properties to our TRS lessees who in turn engage third-party eligible independent contractors to manage our hotels. The earnings of TRS lessees are subject to taxation like other regular C corporations.
Joint Venture
We hold a 99.99% controlling interest in The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston. Since we hold a controlling interest, the joint venture has been consolidated in our financial statements. The 0.01% interest of the third-party partner is included in non-controlling interests in the consolidated balance sheets.
Human Capital
Our human capital management objectives are to attract, recruit, hire, develop and promote a highly talented, diverse workforce. We maintain strong corporate governance standards. We offer competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to create and maintain shareholder value and not encourage excessive risk-taking.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment of respect for all human beings regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, accessibility needs, religion, political orientation, veteran status and culture.
Creating a healthy environment for our employees is a top priority. We provide employees with standing desks, ergonomic desk chairs, a desk wellness series and complimentary fitness center memberships. We are deeply committed to our community, through volunteering, donations and sourcing locally, when available.
We currently employ 52 full-time employees. None of our employees is a member of a union. However, some employees of the hotel managers of several of our hotels are currently represented by labor unions and are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Available Information
Our Internet website is located at www.pebblebrookhotels.com. Copies of the charters of the committees of our board of trustees, our code of business conduct and ethics and our corporate governance guidelines are available on our website. All reports that we have filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including this Annual Report on Form 10-K and our current reports on Form 8-K, can be obtained free of charge from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or through our website.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
The following summary and discussion sets forth some of the risks associated with our business and should be considered carefully. These risks are interrelated and you should treat them as a whole. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us may also materially and adversely affect our business operations, the value of our shares and our ability to pay dividends to our shareholders. In connection with the forward-looking statements that appear in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in these risk factors and elsewhere, you should carefully review the section titled "Forward-Looking Statements."
Summary of Risk Factors
Risks Related to Our Business and Properties
•Risks related to the potential loss of our executive officers
•Risks related to third-party management companies
•Risks related to the purchase or sale of hotel properties
•Risks related to financing and use of financial institutions
•Risks related to financial performance
•Risks related to restrictive covenants
•Risks related to highly competitive markets and regional downturns
•Risks related to our TRS lessee structure
•Risks related to investment decisions
•Risks related to conflicts of interest
•Risks related to joint ventures and franchise agreements
Risks Related to Debt, Financing and Future Securities Issuances
•Risks related to debt service obligations
•Risks related to financial covenants
•Risks related to "cash trap" provisions
•Risks related to refinancing or defaulting on debt
•Risks related to acquiring outstanding debt
•Risks related to our capped call transactions
•Risks related to further issuances of securities
•Risks related to future offerings of debt securities or preferred shares
Risks Related to the Lodging Industry
•Risks related to hotel profitability
•Risks related to operations
•Risks related to competition for acquisitions
•Risks related to the seasonality and cyclical nature of the lodging industry
•Risks related to capital expenditure requirements
•Risks related to hotel and resort development
•Risks related to changing technology, including artificial intelligence, and cyber-attacks
•Risks related to hotel personnel and unionization
•Risks related to natural disasters, climate change and other environmental factors and regulations
•Risks related to terrorism and disruptive geopolitical activity
•Risks related to underinsurance or lack of insurance
•Risks related to unknown or contingent liabilities
•Risks related to compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and other legislative changes
•Risks related to potential litigation
General Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry
•Risks related to illiquidity of real estate investments
•Risks related to changing tax regimes in states and localities in which we own property
•Risks related to liabilities under environmental laws
Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure
•Risks related to change of control
•Risks related to ownership limitations in our declaration of trust
•Risks related to actions against our trustees and officers
•Risks related to changes in major policies
•Risks related to the rights of holders of common shares or preferred shares
•Risks related to employment agreements with our executive officers
•Risks related to internal controls
U.S. Federal Income Tax Risk Factors
•Risks related to potential failures to qualify as a REIT
•Risks related to REIT requirements
•Risks related to distributions of REIT taxable income
•Risks related to our TRS and TRS lessees
•Risks related to our Operating Partnership
•Risks related to taxation on dividends
•Risks related to subsidiary REITs
•Risks related to revocation of our REIT qualification
•Risks related to share ownership restrictions
•Risks related to prohibited transactions tax
•Risks related to legislative or regulatory tax changes
Risks Related to Our Business and Properties
We depend on the efforts and expertise of our executive officers and would be adversely affected by the loss of their services.
We depend on the efforts and expertise of Jon E. Bortz, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and our two other executive officers, to execute our business strategy. The loss of their services, and our inability to quickly identify and hire suitable replacements could adversely affect our business activities, including, without limitation, relationships with shareholders, lenders, management companies and other industry personnel.
Our returns could be negatively impacted if the third-party management companies that operate our hotels do not manage our hotel properties effectively.
Because U.S. federal income tax laws restrict REITs and their subsidiaries from operating or managing a hotel, we do not operate or manage any of our hotel properties. Instead, we lease all of our hotel properties to subsidiaries that qualify as TRSs, under applicable REIT laws, and our TRS lessees retain third-party managers to operate our hotels pursuant to management contracts. Our cash flow from the hotels may be adversely affected if our managers fail to provide quality services and amenities or if they or their affiliates fail to maintain a quality brand name. In addition, our managers or their affiliates may manage, and in some cases may own, invest in or provide credit support or operating guarantees, to hotels that compete with hotel properties that we own or acquire, which may result in conflicts of interest and decisions regarding the operation of our hotels that are not in our best interests.
We do not have the authority to require any hotel property to be operated in a particular manner or to govern any particular aspect of the daily operations of any hotel property (for example, setting room rates). Thus, even if we believe our hotels are being operated inefficiently or in a manner that does not result in satisfactory occupancy rates, RevPAR and ADR, we cannot force the management company to change its method of operating our hotels. We generally will attempt to resolve issues with our managers through discussions and negotiations. However, if we are unable to reach satisfactory results through discussions and negotiations, we may choose to litigate the dispute or submit the matter to third-party dispute resolution. We can only seek redress if a management company violates the terms of the applicable management contract with a TRS lessee, and then only to the extent of the remedies provided for under the terms of the management contract. Additionally, in the event that we need to replace any management company, we may be required by the terms of the management contract to pay substantial termination fees and may experience significant disruptions at the affected hotels.
Due to our exclusive focus on hotels and resorts, and our concentration in hotel investments primarily in major gateway urban and resort markets, a downturn in the lodging industry generally or regional downturns in the markets in which we operate would adversely affect our operations and financial condition.
Our primary business is hotel-related. Therefore, a downturn in the lodging industry, in general, and markets in which we operate, in particular, would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
If we cannot obtain financing, our growth will be limited.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we are required to distribute at least 90 percent of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gains) each year to our shareholders and we generally expect to make distributions in excess of such amount. As a result, our ability to retain earnings to fund acquisitions, redevelopment and development or other capital expenditures is and will continue to be limited. Although our business strategy contemplates future access to debt financing (in addition to our senior unsecured revolving credit facilities, senior notes and term loans) to fund acquisitions, redevelopment, development, return on investment initiatives and working capital requirements, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such financing on favorable terms or at all. Events in financial markets have adversely impacted the credit markets, and they may do so in the future, and, as a result, credit can become significantly more expensive and difficult to obtain, if available at all. Tightening credit markets may have an adverse effect on our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if at all, thereby increasing financing costs and/or requiring us to accept financing with increased restrictions and/or significantly higher interest rates. If adverse conditions in the credit markets – in particular with respect to real estate or lodging industry finance – materially deteriorate, our business could be materially and adversely affected.
Our ability to make distributions to our shareholders is subject to fluctuations in our financial performance, operating results and capital improvements requirements.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we are required to distribute at least 90 percent of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gains) each year to our shareholders and we generally expect to make distributions in excess of such amount. In the event of downturns in our operating results, unanticipated capital improvements to our hotel properties or other factors, we may be unable to declare or pay distributions to our shareholders or may pay such distributions in a combination of cash and our common shares. The timing and amount of distributions are in the sole discretion of our board of trustees which will consider, among other factors, our financial performance, any debt service obligations, any debt covenants and capital expenditure requirements. We cannot assure you that we will generate sufficient cash in order to fund distributions.
We may pay taxable distributions in cash and our common shares, in which case shareholders may sell their common shares to pay tax on such distributions, placing downward pressure on the market price of our common shares.
We may distribute taxable distributions that are payable in cash and common shares at the election of each shareholder. If we made a taxable distribution payable in cash and common shares, taxable shareholders receiving such distributions will be required to include the full amount of the distribution as ordinary income to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, shareholders may be required to pay income tax with respect to such distributions in excess of the cash distributions received. If a U.S. shareholder sells the common shares that it receives as a distribution in order to pay this tax, the sales proceeds may be less than the amount included in income with respect to the distribution, depending on the market price of our common shares at the time of the sale. Furthermore, with respect to certain non-U.S. shareholders, we may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax with respect to such distributions, including in respect of all or a portion of such distribution that is payable in common shares. If we made a taxable distribution payable in cash and our common shares and a significant number of our shareholders determine to sell our common shares in order to pay taxes owed on distributions, it may put downward pressure on the trading price of our common shares.
Restrictive covenants in our management contracts could preclude us from taking actions with respect to the sale or refinancing of a hotel property that would otherwise be in our best interest.
We may enter into management contracts that contain some restrictive covenants or acquire properties subject to existing management contracts that do not allow the flexibility we seek, including management contracts that restrict our ability to terminate the contract or require us to pay significant termination fees. For example, the terms of some management contracts may restrict our ability to sell a property unless the purchaser is not a competitor of the manager and assumes the related management contract and meets specified other conditions which may preclude us from taking actions that would otherwise be in our best interest or could cause us to incur substantial expense.
We invest primarily in upper-upscale hotel properties, which, as a highly competitive sector and generally subject to greater volatility than most other lodging sectors, could negatively affect our profitability.
The business of owning upper-upscale hotels and resorts is highly competitive. Ours compete on the basis of location, room rates, quality, service levels, reputation and reservations systems, among many factors. There are many competitors who own upper-upscale hotels and resorts, and many of these competitors may have substantially greater marketing and financial resources than we have. This competition could reduce occupancy levels and RevPAR at our hotels. In addition, in periods of weak demand, as may occur during a general economic recession, profitability is adversely affected by the relatively high fixed costs of operating upper-upscale hotels and resorts.
Our TRS lessee structure subjects us to the risk of increased hotel operating expenses.
Our leases with our TRS lessees require our TRS lessees to pay rent based in part on revenues from our hotels. Our operating risks include decreases in hotel revenues and increases in hotel operating expenses, which would adversely affect our TRS lessees' ability to pay rent due under the leases, including but not limited to increases in: wage and benefit costs, which may include an increase in minimum wages and health benefit costs; repair and maintenance expenses; property taxes; insurance costs; and other operating expenses. Increases in these operating expenses can have a significant adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Our hotels operated under franchise agreements are subject to risks arising from adverse developments with respect to the franchise brand and to costs associated with maintaining the franchise license.
Certain of our hotel properties operate under franchise agreements and we anticipate that some of the hotels we acquire in the future will operate under franchise agreements. We are therefore subject to the risks associated with concentrating hotel investments in several franchise brands, including reductions in business following negative publicity related to one of the brands or the general decline of a brand.
Maintenance of franchise licenses for branded hotel properties is subject to franchisors' operating standards and other terms and conditions including the requirement to make certain capital improvements. Franchisors periodically inspect hotel properties to ensure that we and our lessees and management companies follow their standards. Failure by us, one of our TRS lessees or one of our third-party management companies to maintain these standards or other terms and conditions could result in a franchise license being canceled. If a franchise license is canceled due to our failure to make required improvements or to otherwise comply with its terms, we also may be liable to the franchisor for a termination payment, which varies by franchisor and by hotel property.
The loss of a franchise license could materially and adversely affect the operations and the underlying value of the hotel property because of the loss of associated name recognition, marketing support and centralized reservation system provided by the franchisor and adversely affect our revenues, financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Our senior executive officers have broad discretion to make investments, and they may make investments where the returns are substantially below expectations or which result in net operating losses.
Our senior executive officers have broad discretion, within the general investment criteria established by our board of trustees, to invest our capital and to determine the timing of such investments. In addition, our investment policies may be revised from time to time at the discretion of our board of trustees, without a vote of our shareholders. Such discretion could result in investments that may not yield returns consistent with expectations.
Some of our hotels are subject to rights of first offer which may adversely affect our ability to sell those properties on favorable terms or at all.
We are subject to a franchisor's or operator's right of first offer, in some instances. These third-party rights may adversely affect our ability to timely dispose of these properties on favorable terms, or at all.
The purchase or sale of properties we put under contract may not be consummated.
From time to time, we enter into purchase and sale agreements for hotel properties. These transactions, whether or not consummated, require substantial time and attention from management. Furthermore, potential acquisitions and potential dispositions require significant expense, including expenses for due diligence, marketing, legal fees and related overhead. To the extent we do not consummate one or more of the transactions, these expenses will not be offset by revenues or proceeds from these properties or dispositions.
Our cash and cash equivalents are maintained in a limited number of financial institutions and the funds in those institutions may not be fully or federally insured.
We maintain cash balances in a limited number of financial institutions. Our cash balances are generally in excess of federally insured limits. The failure or collapse of one or more of these financial institutions may materially adversely affect our ability to recover our cash balances.
Our conflicts of interest policy may not adequately address all of the conflicts of interest that may arise with respect to our activities.
In order to avoid any actual or perceived conflicts of interest with our trustees, officers or employees, we have adopted a conflicts of interest policy to specifically address some of the potential conflicts relating to our activities. Although under this policy any transaction, agreement or relationship in which any of our trustees, officers or employees has an interest must have the approval of a majority of our disinterested trustees, there is no assurance that this policy will be adequate to address all of the conflicts that may arise or will address such conflicts in a manner that is favorable to us.
Any joint venture investments that we may make in the future could be adversely affected by our lack of sole decision-making authority, our reliance on our co-venturers' financial condition and disputes between us and our co-venturers.
We may co-invest in hotels in the future with third parties through partnerships, joint ventures or other entities, acquiring non-controlling interests in or sharing responsibility for a property, partnership, joint venture or other entity. In this event, we would not be in a position to exercise sole decision-making authority regarding the property, partnership, joint venture or other entity. Investments through partnerships, joint ventures, or other entities may, under certain circumstances, involve risks not present were a third party not involved, including the possibility that partners or co-venturers might become bankrupt, fail to fund their share of required capital contributions, make dubious business decisions or block or delay necessary decisions. Partners or co-venturers may have economic or other business interests or goals which are inconsistent with our business interests or goals, and may be in a position to take actions contrary to our policies or objectives. Such investments may also have the potential risk of impasses on decisions, such as a sale, because neither we nor the partner or co-venturer would have full control over the partnership or joint venture. Disputes between us and partners or co-venturers may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses and prevent our officers and/or trustees from focusing their time and effort on our business. Consequently, action by, or disputes with, partners or co-venturers might result in subjecting properties owned by the partnership or joint venture to additional risk. In addition, we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party partners or co-venturers.
Risks Related to Debt, Financing and Future Securities Issuances
Debt service obligations could adversely affect our overall operating results, may require us to sell hotel properties, may jeopardize our qualification as a REIT and could adversely affect our ability to make distributions to our shareholders and the market price of our common shares.
Our business strategy includes the use of both secured and unsecured debt to finance long-term growth. Incurring debt subjects us to many risks, including the risks that our cash flow from operations will be insufficient to make required payments of principal and interest, our debt may increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, we may be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our debt, and the terms of any refinancing will not be as favorable as the terms of the debt being refinanced.
We have placed or assumed, and may in the future place, mortgages on certain of our hotel properties to secure debt. To the extent we cannot meet any of our debt service obligations, we may be required to sell or we will risk losing to foreclosure some or all of our mortgaged hotel properties. If we are required to sell one or more of our hotel properties to meet debt service obligations, we may have to accept unfavorable terms. Also, covenants applicable to debt could impair our planned investment strategy and, if violated, result in a default. If we violate covenants relating to indebtedness, 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. In addition, future indebtedness agreements may require that we meet certain covenant tests in order to make distributions to our shareholders.
Higher interest rates could increase debt service requirements on any of our floating rate debt, including our senior unsecured revolving credit facilities, and could reduce the amounts available for distribution to our shareholders, as well as reduce funds available for our operations, future business opportunities or other purposes. We have obtained, and we may in the future obtain, one or more forms of interest rate protection — in the form of swap agreements, interest rate cap contracts or similar agreements that are consistent with our intention to remain qualified as a REIT — to "hedge" against the possible negative effects of interest rate fluctuations. However, such hedging incurs costs and we cannot assure you that any hedging will adequately relieve the adverse effects of interest rate increases or that counterparties under these agreements will honor their obligations thereunder. Adverse economic conditions could also cause the terms on which we borrow to be unfavorable.
Our existing indebtedness contains financial covenants that could limit our operations and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
The credit agreements that govern our existing senior unsecured revolving credit facilities and unsecured term loan facilities contain financial covenants, such as net worth requirements, fixed charge coverage, debt ratios and other limitations that restrict our ability to make distributions or other payments to our shareholders, sell all or substantially all of our assets and engage in mergers, consolidations and certain acquisitions without the consent of the lenders. Similarly, the indenture that governs our senior notes contains customary covenants that limit our Operating Partnership's ability and, in certain instances, the ability of its subsidiaries, to encumber assets; incur additional indebtedness; create liens securing indebtedness; make restricted payments; enter into agreements that restrict dividends or other payments; issue guarantees; sell assets; engage in transactions with affiliates; or merge, consolidate or transfer all or substantially all of its assets. In addition, our mortgage loan agreement contains restrictions (including cash management provisions) that may under circumstances specified in the loan agreement prohibit our subsidiaries that own our hotels from making distributions or paying dividends, repaying loans to us or other subsidiaries or transferring any of their assets to us or another subsidiary which could adversely affect our ability to make distributions to our shareholders. Failure to meet our covenants could result from, among other things, changes in our results of operations, the incurrence of additional debt or changes in general economic conditions. Such failures could cause one or more of our lenders to accelerate the timing of payments and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders. The terms of our debt may restrict our ability to engage in transactions that we believe would otherwise be in the best interests of our shareholders.
Our existing mortgage loan agreement contains, and mortgage loan agreements we may enter into in the future may contain, "cash trap" provisions that could limit our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Our existing mortgage loan agreement contains, and mortgage loan agreements we may enter into in the future may contain, cash trap provisions that may be triggered if the performance of the hotels securing the loans declines below a threshold. If these provisions are triggered, substantially all of the profit generated by the hotel will be deposited directly into a lockbox account and then swept into a cash management account for the benefit of the lender. In that event, cash would be distributed to us only after certain items are paid, including deposits into leasing and maintenance reserves and the payment of debt service, insurance, taxes, operating expenses and extraordinary capital expenditures and leasing expenses. This could adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
There is refinancing risk associated with our debt.
Our typical debt contains limited principal amortization; therefore, the vast majority of the principal must be repaid at the maturity of the loan in a so-called "balloon payment." At the maturity of these loans, assuming we do not have sufficient funds to repay the debt, we will need to refinance the debt. If the credit environment is constrained at the time of our debt maturities, we would have a very difficult time refinancing debt or refinancing terms may be at substantially higher interest rates and/or lower proceeds. If we are unable to refinance our debt on acceptable terms, we may be forced to choose from a number of unfavorable options. These options include agreeing to otherwise unfavorable financing terms on one or more of our unencumbered assets, selling one or more hotels at disadvantageous terms, including unattractive prices, or defaulting on the mortgage and permitting the lender to foreclose. Any one of these options could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
If we default on our secured debt, the lenders may foreclose on our hotels.
Our mortgage loan is, and mortgage loans we may have in the future may be, secured by either single property first mortgage liens or leasehold interests under the ground leases on the applicable hotel. If we default on a secured loan, the applicable lender will be able to foreclose on the property pledged to secure the loan.
In addition to causing us to lose the property, a foreclosure may result in taxable income. Under the Code, a foreclosure would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure even though we did not receive any cash proceeds. As a result, we may then be required to identify and utilize other sources of cash for distributions to our shareholders. If this occurs, our financial condition, cash flow and ability to satisfy our other debt obligations or ability to pay distributions may be adversely affected.
Acquiring outstanding debt secured by a hotel or resort property may expose us to risks of costs and delays in acquiring the underlying property.
We may acquire outstanding debt secured by a hotel or resort property from lenders and investors if we believe we can ultimately foreclose or otherwise acquire ownership of the underlying property in the near-term through foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or other means. However, if we do acquire such debt, borrowers may seek to assert various defenses to our foreclosure or other actions and we may not be successful in acquiring the underlying property on a timely basis, or at all, in which event we could incur significant costs and experience significant delays in acquiring such properties, all of which could adversely affect our financial performance and reduce our expected returns from such investments. In addition, we may not earn a current return on such investments particularly if the loan that we acquire is in default.
We are subject to counterparty risk with respect to our capped calls.
In connection with our offering in September 2025 of 1.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, we have entered into capped call transactions with certain option counterparties. The option counterparties are financial institutions, and we are subject to the risk that any or all of them might default under the capped call transactions. Our exposure to the credit risk of the option counterparties is not secured by any collateral. Past global economic conditions have resulted in the actual or perceived failure or financial difficulties of many financial institutions. If an option counterparty becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, then we will become an unsecured creditor in those proceedings with a claim equal to our exposure at that time under the capped call transaction with such option counterparty or the capped call transaction may be transferred to another financial institution. Our exposure will depend on many factors, but, generally, an increase in our exposure will be correlated to an increase in the market price and volatility of our common shares. In addition, upon a default by an option counterparty, we may suffer adverse tax consequences and more dilution than we currently anticipate with respect to our common shares. We can provide no assurance as to the financial stability or viability of the option counterparties.
Further issuances of equity securities or debt securities convertible into our common shares, including in connection with conversions of notes, may be dilutive to current shareholders and convertible noteholders or materially and adversely affect the price of our common shares.
We expect to issue additional common shares or preferred shares or issue additional debt securities convertible into our common shares to raise the capital necessary to finance hotel acquisitions or improvements, refinance debt or pay portions of future dividends. In addition, we may issue units in our Operating Partnership, which are redeemable on a one-for-one basis for our common shares, to acquire hotels. Such issuances could result in dilution of our shareholders' equity interests. Furthermore, the anticipated issuance and sale of substantial amounts of our common shares or the anticipated or actual conversion of securities into our common shares could adversely affect the market price of our common shares.
Future offerings of debt securities or preferred shares, which would be senior to our common shares upon liquidation and for the purpose of distributions, may cause the market price of our common shares to decline.
In the future, we may increase our capital resources by making debt or equity securities offerings, including senior or subordinated notes, additional series of preferred shares and common shares. We will be able to issue additional common shares or preferred shares without shareholder approval, unless shareholder approval is required by applicable law or the rules of any stock exchange or automated quotation system on which our securities may be listed or traded. Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities and preferred shares and lenders with respect to other borrowings will receive a distribution of our available assets prior to the holders of our common shares. Additional equity offerings could significantly dilute the holdings of our existing shareholders or reduce the market price of our common shares, or both. Holders of our common shares are not entitled to preemptive rights or other protections against dilution. Preferred shares and debt have a preference on liquidating distributions or a preference on dividend or interest payments that could limit our ability to make a distribution to the holders of our common shares. Because our decision to issue securities will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Thus, our shareholders bear the risk of our future securities issuances reducing the market price of our common shares and diluting their interest.
Risks Related to the Lodging Industry
Economic conditions may reduce demand for hotel properties and adversely affect hotel profitability.
The performance of the lodging industry has historically been closely linked to the performance of the general economy and, specifically, growth in U.S. Gross Domestic Product ("GDP"). It is also sensitive to business and personal discretionary spending levels. Declines in corporate travel budgets and consumer demand due to adverse general economic conditions, such as declines in U.S. GDP, risks affecting or reducing travel patterns (such as governmental restrictions on in-bound international travel), lower consumer confidence or adverse political conditions can lower the revenues and profitability of hotel properties and therefore the net operating profits of our TRS lessees to whom we lease our hotel properties. Another domestic or global economic downturn may lead to a significant decline in demand for products and services provided by the lodging industry, lower occupancy levels and significantly reduced room rates.
We cannot predict the pace or duration of the global economic cycles or the cycles in the lodging industry. A period of economic weakness would likely have an adverse impact on our revenues and negatively affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Our operating results and ability to make distributions to our shareholders may be adversely affected by various operating risks common to the lodging industry.
Our hotel properties have different economic characteristics than many other real estate assets and a hotel REIT is structured differently than many other types of REITs. Our TRS lessees engage hotel managers pursuant to management contracts and pay the managers fees for managing the hotels. The TRS lessees receive all the operating profit or losses of the hotels. Moreover, virtually all hotel guests stay at a hotel for only a few nights at a time, so the rate and occupancy at each of our hotels change daily. As a result, we may have highly volatile earnings.
In addition, our hotel properties are subject to various operating risks common to the lodging industry, many of which are beyond our control, including the following:
•competition from other hotel properties and non-hotel properties that provide nightly and short-term rentals in our markets;
•over building of new hotels in our markets, which could adversely affect occupancy and revenues at our hotel properties;
•dependence on business and commercial travelers, conventions and tourism;
•increases in energy costs, airplane fares, government taxes and fees, and other expenses affecting travel, which may affect travel patterns and reduce the number of business and commercial travelers and tourists;
•increases in operating costs due to inflation and other factors that may not be offset by increased room rates;
•changes in interest rates and in the availability, cost and terms of debt financing;
•changes in governmental laws and regulations (including minimum wage increases), fiscal policies and zoning ordinances and the related costs of compliance with laws and regulations, fiscal policies and ordinances;
•adverse effects of international, national, regional and local economic and market conditions;
•labor strikes or disruptions;
•unforeseen events beyond our control, such as terrorist attacks, rumors or threats of war, cyber-attacks, travel-related health concerns and restrictions as a result of pandemics and epidemics such as, without limitation, COVID-19, H1N1 influenza (swine flu), avian bird flu, Zika virus, SARS and MERS, political instability, regional hostilities, imposition of taxes or surcharges by regulatory authorities, travel-related accidents and unusual weather patterns, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes;
•strength of the U.S. dollar which may reduce in-bound international travel and encourage out-bound international travel;
•adverse effects of a downturn in the lodging industry; and
•risks generally associated with the ownership of hotel properties and real estate, as we discuss in more detail below.
These factors could reduce the revenues and net operating profits of our TRS lessees, which in turn could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares, and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Competition for acquisitions may reduce the number of properties we can acquire.
We compete for investment opportunities with entities that may have substantially greater financial and other resources than we have. These entities generally may be able to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. This competition may generally limit the number of suitable investment opportunities offered to us or the number of properties that we are able to acquire. This competition may also increase the bargaining power of property owners seeking to sell to us, making it more difficult for us to acquire new properties on attractive terms.
The seasonality of the lodging industry may cause fluctuations in our quarterly revenues that cause us to borrow money to fund distributions to our shareholders.
The lodging industry is seasonal in nature. This seasonality can be expected to cause quarterly fluctuations in our revenues. Our quarterly earnings may be adversely affected by factors outside our control, including weather conditions and poor economic factors. As a result, we may have to enter into short-term borrowings in certain quarters in order to offset these fluctuations in revenues and to make distributions to our shareholders.
The cyclical nature of the lodging industry may cause the returns from our investments to be less than we expect.
The lodging industry is highly cyclical in nature. Fluctuations in lodging demand and, therefore, hotel operating performance, are caused largely by general economic and local market conditions, which subsequently affect levels of business and leisure travel. In addition to general economic conditions, new hotel room supply is an important factor that can affect lodging industry fundamentals, and over-building has the potential to exacerbate the negative impact of poor economic conditions. Room rates and occupancy, and thus RevPAR, tend to increase when demand growth exceeds supply growth. A decline in lodging demand, or a continued growth in lodging supply, could result in continued deterioration in lodging industry fundamentals and returns that are substantially below expectations, or result in losses, which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Capital expenditure requirements at our properties may be costly and require us to incur debt, postpone improvements, reduce distributions or otherwise adversely affect the results of our operations and the market price of our common shares.
Some of the hotel properties we acquire need renovations and capital improvements at the time of acquisition and all the hotel properties we have acquired and will acquire in the future will have an ongoing need for renovations and other capital improvements, including replacement, from time to time, of furniture, fixtures and equipment. The franchisors, if any, of our hotel properties also require periodic capital improvements as a condition to our maintaining the franchise licenses. In addition, our lenders often require that we set aside annual amounts for capital improvements to our hotel properties. These capital improvements may give rise to the following risks:
•possible environmental problems;
•construction cost overruns and delays, including those caused by supply chain disruptions and tariffs;
•the possibility that revenues will be reduced while rooms or restaurants are out of service due to capital improvement projects;
•a possible shortage of available cash to fund capital improvements and the related possibility that financing for these capital improvements may not be available to us on attractive terms; and
•uncertainties as to market demand or a loss of market demand after capital improvements have begun.
The costs of renovations and capital improvements could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Hotel and resort development and redevelopment is subject to timing, budgeting and other risks that may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
We may engage in hotel development and redevelopment if suitable opportunities arise. Hotel development and redevelopment involves a number of risks, including risks associated with:
•construction delays or cost overruns that may increase project costs;
•the receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations;
•development costs incurred for projects that are not pursued to completion;
•acts of God such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods or fires that could adversely impact a project;
•the negative impact of construction on operating performance during and soon after the construction period;
•the ability to raise capital; and
•governmental restrictions on the nature or size of a project.
We cannot assure you that any development or redevelopment project will be completed on time or within budget. Our inability to complete a project on time or within budget could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
The increasing use by consumers of Internet travel intermediaries and alternative lodging marketplaces may reduce our revenues.
Some of our hotel rooms are booked through Internet travel intermediaries, such as Travelocity.com, Expedia.com, Booking.com and Priceline.com. As bookings through these intermediaries increase, these intermediaries may be able to obtain higher commissions, reduced room rates or other significant contract concessions from the management companies that operate the hotels we own and acquire. Moreover, some of these Internet travel intermediaries attempt to offer hotel rooms as a commodity by increasing the importance of price and general quality indicators (such as "three-star downtown hotel"), at the expense of brand identification, quality of product or service. These intermediaries hope that consumers will eventually develop brand loyalties to their reservations system rather than to lodging brands or properties. Additional sources of competition, such as alternative lodging marketplaces like Airbnb, may, as they become more accepted, lead to a reduced demand for conventional hotel guest rooms and to an increased supply of lodging alternatives. If the amount of bookings made through Internet travel intermediaries or the use of alternative lodging marketplaces prove to be more significant than we expect, profitability may be lower than expected, and our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders may be adversely affected.
We may be adversely affected by the increased use of technology that reduces the need for business-related travel.
The increased use of technology that allows multiple parties from different locations to participate in meetings without traveling to a centralized location could result in decreased business travel. To the extent that such technology plays an increased role in day-to-day business and the necessity for business-related travel decreases, hotel room demand may decrease and our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders may be adversely affected.
Our hotel managers and we rely on information technology in our operations, and any material failure, inadequacy, interruption or security failure of that technology could harm our business.
Our hotel managers and we rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and manage or support various business processes, including financial transactions and records, personal identifying information, reservations, billing and operating data. Our hotel managers and we purchase some of our information technology from vendors, on whom our systems depend. We rely on commercially available systems, software, tools and monitoring to provide security for processing, transmission and storage of confidential customer information, such as individually identifiable information, including information relating to financial accounts. Recently, several hotels and hotel management companies have been subject to successful cyber-attacks, including those seeking guest credit card information or impacting the ability of our hotel managers to operate. Although we have taken steps to protect the security of our information systems and the data maintained in those systems, it is possible that our safety and security measures will not be able to prevent the systems' improper functioning or damage, or the improper access or disclosure of personally identifiable information such as in the event of cyber-attacks. Security breaches, including physical or electronic break-ins, computer viruses, ransomware, attacks by hackers and similar breaches, can create system disruptions, shutdowns or unauthorized disclosure of confidential information or theft of corporate funds and expose us to claims by guests whose personal information is accessed. Any failure to maintain proper function, security and availability of our information systems could interrupt our operations, delay or disrupt our financial reporting, damage our reputation, subject us to liability claims or regulatory penalties and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We maintain cyber insurance to cover potential costs from security breaches at our hotels or our corporate office. While we implement precautionary measures to mitigate cyber-attack risks, such incidents could still lead to financial losses affecting our operations.
For more information regarding cybersecurity risk and our management of it, see Part I, Item 1C of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We may face challenges managing rapidly advancing artificial intelligence in our business which could adversely affect our competitive position.
The development and evolution of artificial intelligence is occurring at a rapid pace. Artificial intelligence may present an opportunity to create meaningful efficiencies and improve our business performance, but it could present similar opportunities for our competitors, and the use of artificial intelligence by us or our hotel managers, franchisors or vendors may pose new and more severe cybersecurity challenges. The use of artificial intelligence by hotel guests may change the way they find and purchase lodging or other hotel services. If we or our hotel managers, franchisors or vendors are unable to apply artificial intelligence to our business successfully or our competitors gain competitive advantages over us through their application of artificial intelligence, our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders may be adversely affected.
We are subject to risks associated with the employment of hotel personnel, particularly with hotels that employ unionized labor.
Our third-party hotel managers are responsible for hiring and maintaining the labor force at our hotels. Although we do not directly employ or manage employees at our hotels, we are subject to risks associated with the employment of hotel personnel, particularly at those hotels with unionized labor. From time to time, strikes, lockouts, public demonstrations or other negative actions and publicity may disrupt hotel operations. In addition, we may be affected by shortages of qualified labor. If our managers cannot hire qualified labor for reasonable wages or at all, our indirect labor costs may rise and our hotel customers may not receive adequate service. We also may incur increased legal costs and indirect labor costs as a result of contract disputes or other events. The resolution of labor disputes or new or re-negotiated labor contracts could lead to increased labor costs, either by increases in wages or benefits or by changes in work rules that raise hotel operating costs. Furthermore, collective bargaining agreements, negotiated between the hotel managers and labor unions, may limit the ability of the hotel managers to reduce the size of hotel workforces during economic downturns. We cannot control negotiations between hotel managers and labor unions. In addition, we believe that unions are generally becoming more aggressive about organizing workers at hotels in certain locations. Potential labor activities at these hotels could significantly increase the administrative, labor and legal expenses of the third-party management companies operating these hotels and reduce our profits. The unionization of additional employees at our hotels or increased labor shortages could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We face risks associated with natural disasters, the direct and indirect physical effects of climate change, which may include more frequent and more severe storms, hurricanes, flooding, droughts and wildfires, and contagious diseases, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our hotel properties, operations, cash flows and financing options.
We are subject to the risks associated with natural disasters, including the direct and indirect physical effects of climate change, which can include more frequent and more severe storms, hurricanes, flooding, droughts, wildfires and power outages, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our hotels, operating results and cash flows. To the extent climate change causes changes in weather patterns, our markets, particularly our coastal markets, could experience increases in storm frequency and intensity and rising sea levels interrupting our operations and causing damage to our hotels. As a result, we could become subject to significant losses and repair costs that may not be fully covered by insurance. Our markets in more remote locations may experience prolonged variations in temperature or precipitation that may limit access to the water needed to operate our hotels or significantly increase energy costs, which may subject those hotels to additional regulatory burdens, such as limitations on water usage or stricter energy efficiency standards. Climate change also may affect our business by increasing the cost of (or even making unavailable) property insurance on terms we find acceptable in areas most vulnerable to such events, increasing operating costs at our hotels, such as the cost of water or energy, and requiring us to expend funds as we seek to mitigate, repair and protect our hotels against such risks. A tightening of credit markets for, or a reduction in the availability of capital to, borrowers whose assets are in areas that are particularly adversely affected by the effects of climate change may reduce our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, thereby increasing financing costs and/or requiring us to accept financing with increased restrictions and/or significantly higher interest rates, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
We are subject to operational risks associated with complying with increased environmental-related regulations, aligning with investor requirements concerning environmental issues and meeting shifting consumer preferences with regard to the environment. In an effort to mitigate the impact of climate change, our hotels could become subject to increased governmental regulations (whether federal, state, county or local) mandating energy efficiency standards, the usage of sustainable energy sources, updated equipment specifications, additional disclosure requirements (and potentially additional monitoring systems) and limits on carbon emissions, which may require additional capital investments or increased operating costs. Climate change may also affect our business by causing a shift in consumer preferences for sustainable travel. Our hotels may be subject to additional costs to manage consumer expectations for sustainable buildings and hotel operations.
There can be no assurance that climate change will not have a material adverse effect on our hotels, operating results or cash flows.
We are also subject to risks associated with the impact of new or re-emergent contagious diseases and federal, state and local government responses and restrictions thereto, which could significantly disrupt our business. For example, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government mandates and health official recommendations and restrictions such as quarantines, restrictions on travel, "shelter in place" rules and restrictions on the types of business that could continue to operate, hotel demand was nearly eliminated during the second quarter of 2020 and occupancy levels reached historic lows. While our operations have significantly improved, and COVID-19 is now endemic, future pandemics of other diseases (whether due to novel sources or the re-emergent of previous sources) could occur, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Terrorism, terror alerts, rumors or threats of war and other disruptive geopolitical activity could adversely affect travel and hotel demand.
Terrorism, terror alerts, rumors or threats of war and other disruptive geopolitical activity have adversely affected the U.S. travel and hospitality industries in the last several years, often disproportionately to their effect on the overall economy. The impact that increases in such events could have on domestic and international travel and our business in particular cannot be definitively determined. The occurrence of any such events could have a material adverse effect on our business, our ability to finance our business, our ability to insure our properties and our results of operations and financial condition.
Uninsured and underinsured losses could result in a loss of capital.
We maintain comprehensive property insurance on each of our hotel properties, including liability, fire and extended coverage, of the type and amount we believe are customarily obtained for or by hotel owners. There are no assurances that coverage will remain available at reasonable rates. Various types of catastrophic losses, like earthquakes and floods, and losses from terrorist activities, may not be insurable in whole or in part or may not be available on terms that we consider acceptable.
In the event of a substantial loss, our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to cover the full market value or replacement cost of our lost investment. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a hotel property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. In that event, we might nevertheless remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property. Inflation, changes in building codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors might also keep us from using insurance proceeds to replace or renovate a hotel after it has been damaged or destroyed. Under those circumstances, the insurance proceeds we receive might be inadequate to restore our economic position on the damaged or destroyed property.
Our hotels may be subject to unknown or contingent liabilities which could cause us to incur substantial costs.
The hotel properties that we own or may acquire are or may be subject to unknown or contingent liabilities for which we may have no recourse, or only limited recourse, against the sellers. In general, the representations and warranties provided under the transaction agreements related to the sales of the hotel properties may not survive the closing of the transactions. While we will seek to require the sellers to indemnify us with respect to breaches of representations and warranties that survive, such indemnification may be limited and subject to various materiality thresholds, a significant deductible or an aggregate cap on losses. As a result, there is no guarantee that we will recover any amounts with respect to losses due to breaches by the sellers of their representations and warranties. In addition, the total amount of costs and expenses that may be incurred with respect to liabilities associated with these hotels may exceed our expectations, and we may experience other unanticipated adverse effects, all of which may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Noncompliance with environmental laws and regulations could subject us to fines and liabilities which could adversely affect our operating results.
Our hotel properties are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws. Under these laws, courts and government agencies have the authority to require us, as an owner of a contaminated property, to clean up the property, even if we did not know of or were not responsible for the contamination. These laws also apply to persons who owned a property at the time it became contaminated, and therefore it is possible we could incur cleanup costs even after we sell some of the properties we acquire. In addition to cleanup costs, environmental contamination can affect the value of a property and, therefore, an owner's ability to borrow funds using the property as collateral or to sell the property. Under environmental laws, courts and government agencies also have the authority to require that a person who sent waste to a waste disposal facility, such as a landfill or an incinerator, pay for the clean-up of that facility if it becomes contaminated and threatens human health or the environment. A person that arranges for the disposal or transports for disposal or treatment of a hazardous substance at a property owned by another may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of hazardous substances released into the environment at that property.
Furthermore, various court decisions have established that third parties may recover damages for injury caused by property contamination. For instance, a person exposed to asbestos while staying in a hotel may seek to recover damages if they suffer injury from the asbestos. Also, some of these environmental laws restrict the use of a property or place conditions on various activities. An example would be laws requiring a business to use chemicals (such as swimming pool chemicals at a hotel property) to manage them carefully and notify local officials that the chemicals are being used.
We could be responsible for any of the costs discussed above. The costs to clean up a contaminated property, to defend against a claim, or to comply with environmental laws could be material and could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
As a result, we may become subject to material environmental liabilities. We can make no assurances that future laws or regulations will not impose material environmental liabilities or that the current environmental condition of our hotel properties will not be affected by the condition of the properties in the vicinity of our hotel properties (such as the presence of leaking underground storage tanks) or by third parties unrelated to us.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act could require us to incur substantial costs.
Under the ADA, all public accommodations must meet various federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. While we believe that our hotels substantially comply with these requirements, a determination to the contrary could require removal of access barriers and non-compliance could result in litigation costs, costs to remediate deficiencies, U.S. government fines or damages to private litigants.
If we are required to make substantial modifications to our hotel properties, whether to comply with the ADA or other changes in governmental rules and regulations, our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders could be adversely affected.
Our hotel properties may contain or develop harmful mold, which could lead to liability for adverse health effects and costs of remediating the problem.
When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Concern about indoor mold exposure has been increasing as exposure to mold may cause various adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. Some of our properties may contain microbial matter such as mold and mildew. The presence of significant mold at any of our hotel properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold from the affected property. The presence of significant mold could expose us to liability from hotel guests, hotel employees and others if property damage or health concerns arise.
The nature of the operations of our hotels exposes us to the risk of claims and litigation that may arise in the normal course of business.
As owners of hotel properties, we face potential claims, litigation and threatened litigation from guests, visitors to our properties, contractors, sub-contractors and others. These claims and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their costs and outcomes cannot be predicted with certainty. Regardless of their outcomes, such claims and legal proceedings can adversely impact us because of the legal and other costs, diversion of management time and resources and other factors. Although our hotel management companies and we maintain insurance covering some of these matters, it is possible that one or more claims, suits or proceedings may not be covered by insurance and could result in substantial costs, judgments, fines and penalties that could adversely affect our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
A delay in approving a budget and/or continuing appropriation legislation to fund the operations of the federal government, failure to raise the borrowing limit for the federal government, and other legislative changes and governmental disruptions could affect travel directly and indirectly and may thereby negatively impact our revenues and cash available for distributions.
The delay in approving a budget and continuing appropriation legislation to fund the federal government's operations caused many federal agencies to cease or curtail some activities during the fourth quarter of 2013 and for an even longer period of time beginning in the fourth quarter of 2018 and the third quarter of 2025. There can be no assurance that similar action or inaction by federal or state government agencies, or other efforts to reduce government expenditures or growth, will not occur again in future periods, resulting in difficulties and discouraging travel or meetings and conferences. The reduction in income from both businesses and federal government employees and the possibility of another federal government impasse may adversely affect consumer confidence or may discourage both business and leisure travel, resulting in the deferral or cancellation of travel and a negative effect on our group and transient revenues in the future. Such impacts could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements.
General Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry
Illiquidity of real estate investments could significantly impede our ability to sell hotels or otherwise respond to adverse changes in the performance of our hotel properties.
Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to promptly sell one or more hotel properties for reasonable prices in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions will be limited. The real estate market is affected by many factors beyond our control, including:
•adverse changes in international, national, regional and local economic and market conditions;
•changes in interest rates and in the availability, cost and terms of debt financing;
•changes in governmental laws and regulations, fiscal policies and zoning ordinances and the related costs of compliance with laws and regulations, fiscal policies and ordinances;
•the ongoing need for capital improvements, particularly in older structures;
•changes in operating expenses; and
•civil unrest, acts of God, including earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters, which may result in uninsured losses, and acts of war or terrorism.
We have acquired hotels, and may acquire additional hotels in the future, subject to ground leases or other leasehold interests. Sales of property subject to such leases may require the lessors' consent. This consent requirement may make selling or financing the hotels more difficult or expensive subject to ground leases or other leasehold interests.
We may decide to sell hotel properties in the future. We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any hotel property for the price or on the terms set by us, or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We also cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and close a hotel property sale.
We may be required to expend funds to correct defects or to make improvements before a hotel property can be sold. We cannot assure you that we will have funds available to correct those defects or to make those improvements. In acquiring a hotel property, we may agree to lock-out provisions that materially restrict us from selling that property for a period of time or impose other restrictions, such as a limitation on the amount of debt that can be placed or repaid on that property. These factors and any others that would impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of the hotel properties or a need for liquidity could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
If states and localities in which we own material amounts of property or conduct material amounts of business raise their transfer taxes, income or property tax rates or amend their tax regimes in a manner that increases our state and local tax liabilities, we would have less cash available for distribution to our shareholders and the market price of our shares could be adversely affected.
We and our subsidiaries are subject to income tax and other taxes by states and localities in which we conduct business. Additionally, we are and will continue to be subject to property taxes in states and localities in which we own property, and our TRS lessees are and will continue to be subject to federal, state and local corporate income tax. States and localities may seek additional sources of revenue to reduce budget deficits and otherwise improve their financial condition or provide more services, they may, among other steps, increase transfer taxes, raise income and property tax rates and/or amend their tax regimes to eliminate for state income tax purposes the favorable tax treatment REITs enjoy for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We cannot predict when or if any states or localities would make any such changes, or what form those changes would take. If states and localities in which we own material amounts of property or conduct material amounts of business make changes to their tax rates or tax regimes that increase our state and local tax liabilities, such increases would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders and could adversely affect the market price of our shares.
The costs of compliance with or liabilities under environmental laws could significantly reduce our profitability.
Operating expenses at our hotels could be higher than anticipated due to the cost of complying with existing or future environmental laws and regulations. In addition, an owner of real property can face liability for environmental contamination created by the presence or discharge of hazardous substances on the property. We may face liability regardless of:
•our lack of knowledge of the contamination;
•the timing of the contamination;
•the cause of the contamination; or
•the party responsible for the contamination of the property.
Environmental laws also impose ongoing compliance requirements on owners and operators of real property. Environmental laws potentially affecting us address a wide variety of matters, including, but not limited to, asbestos-containing building materials ("ACBMs"), storage tanks, storm water and wastewater discharges, lead-based paint, mold/mildew and hazardous wastes. Failure to comply with these laws could result in fines and penalties and/or expose us to third-party liability. Some of our properties may have conditions that are subject to these requirements, and we could be liable for such fines or penalties and/or liable to third parties.
Certain hotel properties we own or may own in the future may contain, or may have contained, ACBMs. Environmental laws require that ACBMs be properly managed and maintained and may impose fines and penalties on building owners and operators for failure to comply with these requirements. Also, certain properties may be adjacent or near other properties that have contained or currently contain storage tanks for the storage of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances. These operations create a potential for the release of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances. Third parties may be permitted by law to seek recovery from owners or operators for property damage and/or personal injury associated with exposure to contaminants, including, but not limited to, petroleum products, hazardous or toxic substances and asbestos fibers.
We have obtained Phase I ESAs on our hotel properties and expect to do so for hotel properties we acquire in the future. ESAs are intended to evaluate information regarding the environmental condition of the surveyed property and surrounding properties based generally on visual observations, interviews and certain publicly available databases. These assessments do not typically take into account all environmental issues including, but not limited to, testing of soil or groundwater or the possible presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, wetlands or mold. As a result, these assessments may fail to reveal all environmental conditions, liabilities or compliance concerns. Material environmental conditions, liabilities or compliance concerns may arise after the ESAs and future laws, ordinances or regulations may impose material additional environmental liability. We cannot assure you that costs of future environmental compliance will not affect our ability to make distributions to our shareholders or that such costs or other remedial measures will not be material to us.
The presence of hazardous substances on a property may limit our ability to sell the property on favorable terms or at all, and we may incur substantial remediation costs. The discovery of material environmental liabilities at our properties could subject us to unanticipated significant costs, which could significantly reduce our profitability and the cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure
Provisions of our declaration of trust may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of us by authorizing our board of trustees to authorize issuances of additional securities.
Our declaration of trust authorizes our board of trustees to issue up to 500,000,000 common shares and up to 100,000,000 preferred shares. In addition, our board of trustees may, without shareholder approval, amend our declaration of trust to increase the aggregate number of our shares or the number of shares of any class or series that we have the authority to issue and to classify or reclassify any unissued common shares or preferred shares and to set the preferences, rights and other terms of the classified or reclassified shares. As a result, our board of trustees may authorize the issuance of additional shares or establish a series of common or preferred shares that may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company, including transactions at a premium over the market price of our shares, even if shareholders believe that a change of control is in their interest.
Provisions of Maryland law may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of us by requiring our board of trustees or shareholders to approve proposals to acquire our company or effect a change of control.
Certain provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the "MGCL") applicable to Maryland real estate investment trusts may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making a proposal to acquire us or of impeding a change of control under circumstances that otherwise could provide our common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price of such shares, including:
•"business combination" provisions that, subject to limitations, prohibit certain business combinations between us and an "interested shareholder" (defined generally as any person who beneficially owns 10 percent or more of the voting power of our shares) or an affiliate of any interested shareholder for five years after the most recent date on which the shareholder becomes an interested shareholder, and thereafter imposes special appraisal rights and special shareholder voting requirements on these combinations; and
•"control share" provisions that provide that our "control shares" (defined as shares which, when aggregated with other shares controlled by the shareholder, entitle the shareholder to exercise one of three increasing ranges of voting power in electing trustees) acquired in a "control share acquisition" (defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of ownership or control of "control shares") have no voting rights except to the extent approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding all interested shares.
By resolution of our board of trustees, we have opted out of the business combination provisions of the MGCL and provided that any business combination between us and any other person is exempt from the business combination provisions of the MGCL, provided that the business combination is first approved by our board of trustees (including a majority of trustees who are not affiliates or associates of such persons). Pursuant to a provision in our bylaws, we have opted out of the control share provisions of the MGCL. However, our board of trustees may by resolution elect to opt in to the business combination provisions of the MGCL and we may, by amendment to our bylaws, opt in to the control share provisions of the MGCL in the future.
Additionally, Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the MGCL permits our board of trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our declaration of trust or bylaws, to implement certain takeover defenses, such as a classified board. These provisions may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us or of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of us under the circumstances that otherwise could provide our common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then current market price. In October 2015, we opted out of the classified board provision of Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the MGCL and prohibited ourselves from opting back into that provision without prior approval of our shareholders.
The ownership limitations in our declaration of trust may restrict or prevent shareholders from engaging in certain transfers of our common shares.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, no more than 50 percent in value of our outstanding shares may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the U.S. federal income tax laws to include various kinds of entities) during the last half of any taxable year. To assist us in maintaining our qualification as a REIT, our declaration of trust contains a share ownership limit. Generally, any of our shares owned by affiliated owners will be added together for purposes of the share ownership limit.
If anyone transfers our shares in a way that would violate the share ownership limit or prevent us from qualifying as a REIT under the U.S. federal income tax laws, those shares instead will be transferred to a trust for the benefit of a charitable beneficiary and will be either redeemed by us or sold to a person whose ownership of the shares will not violate the share ownership limit or we will consider the transfer to be null and void from the outset, and the intended transferee of those shares will be deemed never to have owned the shares. Anyone who acquires our shares in violation of the share ownership limit or the other restrictions on transfer in our declaration of trust bears the risk of suffering a financial loss when the shares are redeemed or sold if the market price of our shares falls between the date of purchase and the date of redemption or sale.
In addition, these ownership limitations may prevent an acquisition of control of us by a third party without our board of trustees' approval, even if our shareholders believe the change of control is in their interest.
Our rights and the rights of our shareholders to take action against our trustees and officers are limited, which could limit shareholders' recourse in the event of actions not in their best interests.
Under Maryland law, generally, a trustee's actions will be upheld if he or she performs his or her duties in good faith, in a manner he or she reasonably believes to be in our best interests and with the care that an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances. In addition, our declaration of trust limits the liability of our trustees and officers to us and our shareholders for money damages, except for liability resulting from:
•actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services; or
•active and deliberate dishonesty by the trustee or officer that was established by a final judgment as being material to the cause of action adjudicated.
Our declaration of trust authorizes us to indemnify our trustees and officers for actions taken by them in those capacities to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law. Our bylaws require us to indemnify each trustee or officer, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law, in defense of any proceeding to which they are made, or threatened to be made, a party by reason of their service to us. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers and trustees and we may be obligated to fund the defense costs incurred by our trustees and officers. As a result, we and our shareholders may have more limited rights against our trustees and officers than might otherwise exist absent the current provisions in our declaration of trust and bylaws or that might exist with other companies.
Our declaration of trust contains provisions that make removal of our trustees difficult, making it difficult for our shareholders to effect changes to our management.
Our declaration of trust provides that a trustee may be removed only for cause (as defined in our declaration of trust) and then only by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast generally in the election of trustees. Our declaration of trust also provides that vacancies on our board of trustees may be filled only by a majority of the remaining trustees in office, even if less than a quorum. These requirements prevent shareholders from removing trustees except for cause and with a substantial affirmative vote and from replacing trustees with their own nominees and may prevent a change of control of our company that is in the best interests of our shareholders.
The ability of our board of trustees to change our major policies without the consent of shareholders may not be in our shareholders' interest.
Our board of trustees determines our major policies, including policies and guidelines relating to our acquisitions, leverage, financing, growth, operations and distributions to shareholders. Our board of trustees may amend or revise these and other policies and guidelines from time to time without the vote or consent of our shareholders. Accordingly, our shareholders will have limited control over changes in our policies and those changes could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, the market price of our common shares and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Holders of our outstanding preferred shares have dividend, liquidation and other rights that are senior to the rights of the holders of our common shares.
Our board of trustees has the authority to designate and issue preferred shares with liquidation, dividend and other rights that are senior to those of our common shares. As of December 31, 2025, 4,265,374 shares of our 6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (the "Series E Preferred Shares"), 5,890,475 shares of our 6.30% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (the "Series F Preferred Shares"), 9,085,949 shares of our 6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (the "Series G Preferred Shares") and 7,827,164 shares of our 5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (the "Series H Preferred Shares") were issued and outstanding. The aggregate liquidation preference with respect to the outstanding preferred shares is approximately $676.7 million as of December 31, 2025, and aggregate annual dividends on our outstanding preferred shares of approximately $41.7 million. Holders of any of these preferred shares are entitled to cumulative dividends before any dividends may be declared or set aside on our common shares. Upon our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, before any payment is made to holders of our common shares, holders of these preferred shares are entitled to receive a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid distributions. This will reduce the remaining amount of our assets, if any, available to distribute to holders of our common shares. In addition, holders of these preferred shares have the right to elect two additional trustees to our board of trustees whenever dividends on the preferred shares are in arrears for six or more quarterly dividends, whether or not consecutive.
The change of control conversion and redemption features of the Series E Preferred Shares, the Series F Preferred Shares, the Series G Preferred Shares and the Series H Preferred Shares may make it more difficult for a party to take over our company or discourage a party from taking over our company.
Upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in our declaration of trust) as the result of which our common shares and the common securities of the acquiring or surviving entity (or American Depositary Receipts representing such securities) are not listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), the NYSE American LLC or Nasdaq or listed or quoted on an exchange or quotation system that is a successor to the NYSE, the NYSE American LLC or Nasdaq, holders of Series E Preferred Shares, Series F Preferred Shares, Series G Preferred Shares or Series H Preferred Shares will have the right (unless, as provided in our declaration of trust, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem the applicable series) to convert some or all of their preferred shares into our common shares (or equivalent value of alternative consideration), and under these circumstances we will also have a special optional redemption right to redeem such shares. Upon such a conversion, holders of Series E Preferred Shares will be limited to a maximum number of our common shares equal to 1.9372 multiplied by the number of Series E Preferred Shares converted, holders of Series F Preferred Shares will be limited to a maximum number of our common shares equal to 2.0649 multiplied by the number of Series F Preferred Shares converted, holders of Series G Preferred Shares will be limited to a maximum number of our common shares equal to 2.1231 multiplied by the number of Series G Preferred Shares converted and holders of Series H Preferred Shares will be limited to a maximum number of our common shares equal to 2.2311 multiplied by the number of Series H Preferred Shares converted. In addition, those features of the Series E Preferred Shares, Series F Preferred Shares, Series G Preferred Shares and Series H Preferred Shares may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making an acquisition proposal for our company or of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of our company under circumstances that otherwise could provide the holders of our common shares, Series E Preferred Shares, Series F Preferred Shares, Series G Preferred Shares or Series H Preferred Shares with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-current market price or that shareholders may otherwise believe is in their best interests.
We have entered into an agreement with each of our executive officers that requires us to make payments in the event the officer's employment is terminated by us without cause, by the officer for good reason or under certain circumstances following a change of control of our company.
The agreements that we have entered into with our executive officers provide benefits under certain circumstances that could make it more difficult or expensive for us to terminate these officers and may prevent or deter a change of control of our company that would otherwise be in the interest of our shareholders.
If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately determine our financial results or prevent fraud. As a result, our shareholders could lose confidence in our financial results, which could harm our business and the value of our common shares.
Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent fraud. We may in the future discover areas of our internal controls that need improvement. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires us to evaluate and report on our internal controls over financial reporting and have our independent auditors annually issue their own opinion on our internal controls over financial reporting. We cannot be certain that we will be successful in maintaining adequate internal controls over our financial reporting and financial processes. Furthermore, as we grow our business, our internal controls will become more complex, and we will require significantly more resources to ensure our internal controls remain effective. If we or our independent auditors discover a material weakness, the disclosure of that fact, even if quickly remedied, could reduce the market value of our common shares. Additionally, the existence of any material weakness or significant deficiency would require management to devote significant time and incur significant expense to remediate any such material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and management may not be able to remediate any such material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in a timely manner.
U.S. Federal Income Tax Risk Factors
Our failure to maintain our qualification as a REIT would result in higher taxes and reduced cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Code, for which only a limited number of judicial and administrative interpretations exist. Even an inadvertent or technical mistake could jeopardize our REIT qualification. Our qualification as a REIT depends on our satisfaction of certain asset, income, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis.
Moreover, new tax legislation, administrative guidance or court decisions, in each instance potentially applicable with retroactive effect, could make it more difficult or impossible for us to maintain our qualification as a REIT. If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates, and distributions to shareholders would not be deductible by us in computing our taxable income. Any such corporate tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders, which in turn could have an adverse impact on the value of our shares. If, for any reason, we ceased to qualify as a REIT and we were not entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, we would be unable to elect REIT status for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to so qualify which would negatively impact the value of our shares.
In addition, if we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we will no longer be required to make distributions to shareholders, and all distributions to shareholders will be subject to tax as dividend income to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits. As a result of all these factors, our failure to maintain our qualification as a REIT could impair our ability to execute our business and growth strategies, as well as make it more difficult for us to raise capital and service our indebtedness.
Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive business opportunities or liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the nature and diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our shareholders and the ownership of our shares. In order to meet these tests, we may be required to forego investments we might otherwise make. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our performance.
In particular, we must ensure that at the end of each calendar quarter, at least 75 percent of the value of our assets consists of cash, cash items, government securities and qualified real estate assets. The remainder of our investment in securities (other than government securities and qualified real estate assets) generally cannot include more than 10 percent of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or more than 10 percent of the total value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer. In addition, in general, no more than 5 percent of the value of our assets (other than government securities and qualified real estate assets) can consist of the securities of any one issuer, no more than 25 percent (20 percent for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2026) of the value of our total assets can be represented by the securities of one or more TRSs and no more than 25 percent of our assets can be represented by debt of "publicly offered REITs" (i.e., REITs that are required to file annual and periodic reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act) that is not secured by real property or interests in real property. The Code provides that temporary investments of new capital in stock or debt instruments for the one-year period beginning on the date on which we receive the new capital will be considered qualified real estate assets for purposes of the above requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements at the end of any calendar quarter, we must correct the failure within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter or qualify for certain statutory relief provisions to avoid losing our REIT qualification and suffering adverse tax consequences. As a result, we may be required to liquidate otherwise attractive investments. These actions could have the effect of reducing our income and amounts available for distribution to our shareholders.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT and avoid corporate income tax and excise tax, we must distribute annually a certain percentage of our REIT taxable income, which could require us to raise capital on terms or sell properties at prices or at times that are unfavorable.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must distribute to our shareholders each calendar year at least 90 percent of our REIT taxable income (including certain items of non-cash income), determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. To the extent that we satisfy the 90 percent distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100 percent of our REIT taxable income, we will be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income. In addition, we will incur a 4 percent nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which our distributions in any calendar year are less than the sum of:
•85 percent of our REIT ordinary income for that year;
•95 percent of our REIT capital gain net income for that year; and
•any undistributed REIT taxable income from prior years.
We have distributed, and we intend to continue to distribute, our REIT taxable income to our shareholders in a manner intended to satisfy the 90 percent distribution requirement and to avoid both corporate income tax and the 4 percent nondeductible excise tax. However, there is no requirement that TRSs distribute their after tax net income to their parent REIT or their shareholders.
Our REIT taxable income may substantially exceed our net income as determined based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), because, for example, realized capital losses will be deducted in determining our U.S. GAAP net income, but may not be deductible in computing our REIT taxable income. Differences in timing between the recognition of income and the related cash receipts or the effect of required debt amortization payments could require us to borrow or raise capital on terms or sell properties at prices or at times that we regard as unfavorable in order to distribute enough of our REIT taxable income to satisfy the distribution requirement and to avoid corporate income tax and the 4 percent nondeductible excise tax in a particular year.
We may pay taxable dividends partly in shares and partly in cash, in which case shareholders may sell our shares to pay tax on such dividends, placing downward pressure on the market price of our shares.
We may pay taxable dividends partly in shares and partly in cash. Under IRS Revenue Procedure 2017-45, as a publicly offered REIT, as long as at least 20 percent of the total dividend is available in cash and certain other requirements are satisfied, the IRS will treat the share distribution as a dividend (to the extent applicable rules treat such distribution as being made out of our earnings and profits). This threshold has been temporarily reduced in the past and may be reduced in the future by IRS guidance. Although we have no current intention of paying dividends in the form of our own shares, if in the future we choose to pay dividends in our own shares, our shareholders may be required to pay tax in excess of the cash that they receive. If a U.S. shareholder sells the shares that it receives as a dividend in order to pay this tax, the sales proceeds may be less than the amount included in income with respect to the dividend, depending on the market price of our shares at the time of the sale. Furthermore, with respect to certain non-U.S. shareholders, we may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax with respect to such dividends, including in respect of all or a portion of such dividend that is payable in shares. If we pay dividends in our own shares and a significant number of our shareholders sell our shares in order to pay taxes owed on dividends, it may put downward pressure on the trading price of our shares.
Our TRS lessees increase our overall tax liability.
Our TRS lessees are subject to U.S. federal and state income tax on their taxable income, which consists of the revenues from the hotel properties leased by our TRS lessees, net of the operating expenses (including management fees) for such hotel properties and rent payments to us. In certain circumstances, the ability of our TRS lessees to deduct interest expense may be limited. Accordingly, although our ownership of our TRS lessees allows us to participate in the operating income from our hotel properties in addition to receiving rent, that operating income is fully subject to income tax. The after-tax net income of our TRS lessees is available for distribution to us.
Our ownership of our TRSs is limited and our transactions with our TRSs will cause us to be subject to a 100 percent penalty tax on certain income or deductions if those transactions are not conducted on arm's-length terms.
A REIT may own up to 100 percent of the stock of one or more TRSs. A TRS may hold assets and earn income that would not be qualifying assets or income if held or earned directly by a REIT, including gross operating income from hotel operations pursuant to hotel management contracts. Both the subsidiary and the REIT must jointly elect to treat the subsidiary as a TRS. A corporation of which a TRS directly or indirectly owns more than 35 percent of the voting power or value of the stock will automatically be treated as a TRS. Overall, no more than 25 percent of the value of a REIT's assets may consist of stock or securities of one or more TRSs. In addition, the TRS rules limit the deductibility of interest paid or accrued by a TRS to its parent REIT to assure that the TRS is subject to an appropriate level of corporate taxation. The rules also impose a 100 percent excise tax on certain transactions between a TRS and its parent REIT that are not conducted on an arm's-length basis.
Our TRSs are subject to applicable U.S. federal, state and local income tax on their taxable income, and their after-tax net income will be available for distribution to us, but is not required to be distributed to us. We believe that the aggregate value of the stock and securities of our TRSs is and will continue to be less than 25 percent of the value of our total assets (including our TRS stock and securities). Furthermore, we will monitor the value of our respective investments in our TRSs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with TRS ownership limitations. In addition, we will scrutinize all of our transactions with our TRSs to ensure that they are entered into on arm's-length terms to avoid incurring the 100 percent excise tax described above. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to comply with the TRS ownership limitation discussed above or to avoid application of the 100 percent excise tax discussed above.
If the leases of our hotel properties to our TRS lessees are not respected as true leases for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we would fail to qualify as a REIT and would be subject to higher taxes and have less cash available for distribution to our shareholders.
To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must satisfy two gross income tests, under which specified percentages of our gross income must be derived from certain sources, such as "rents from real property." Rents paid to our Operating Partnership by our TRS lessees pursuant to the lease of our hotel properties constitute substantially all of our gross income. In order for such rent to qualify as "rents from real property" for purposes of the gross income tests, the leases must be respected as true leases for U.S. federal income tax purposes and not be treated as service contracts, joint ventures or some other type of arrangement. If our leases are not respected as true leases for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we would fail to qualify as a REIT.
If our Operating Partnership failed to qualify as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we would cease to qualify as a REIT and would be subject to higher taxes and have less cash available for distribution to our shareholders and suffer other adverse consequences.
We believe that our Operating Partnership qualifies to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, our Operating Partnership generally is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on its income. Instead, each of its partners, including us, is required to pay tax on its allocable share of our Operating Partnership's income. No assurance can be provided, however, that the IRS will not challenge its status as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. If the IRS were successful in treating our Operating Partnership as a corporation for tax purposes, we would fail to meet the gross income tests and certain of the asset tests applicable to REITs and, accordingly, cease to qualify as a REIT. Also, the failure of our Operating Partnership to qualify as a partnership would cause it to become subject to federal and state corporate income tax, which would reduce significantly the amount of cash available for debt service and for distribution to its partners, including us.
If our TRSs fail to qualify as TRSs for U.S. federal income tax purposes or our hotel managers do not qualify as "eligible independent contractors," we would fail to qualify as a REIT.
Rent paid by a lessee that is a "related party tenant" of ours will not be qualifying income for purposes of the two gross income tests applicable to REITs. We lease all of our hotels to our TRS lessees. So long as any TRS lessee qualifies as a TRS, it will not be treated as a "related party tenant" with respect to our properties that are managed by an independent hotel management company that qualifies as an "eligible independent contractor." We believe that our TRSs qualify to be treated as TRSs for U.S. federal income tax purposes, but there can be no assurance that the IRS will not challenge the status of a TRS for U.S. federal income tax purposes or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. If the IRS were successful in disqualifying any of our TRS lessee from treatment as a TRS, it is possible that we would fail to meet the asset tests applicable to REITs and substantially all of our income would fail to qualify for the gross income tests. If we failed to meet either the asset or gross income tests, we would likely lose our REIT qualification for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Additionally, if our hotel managers do not qualify as "eligible independent contractors," we will fail to qualify as a REIT. Each of the hotel management companies that enter into a management contract with our TRS lessees must qualify as an "eligible independent contractor" under the REIT rules in order for the rent paid to us by our TRS lessees to be qualifying income for purposes of the REIT gross income tests. Among other requirements, in order to qualify as an eligible independent contractor a manager must not own, directly or through its shareholders, more than 35 percent of our outstanding shares, taking into account certain ownership attribution rules. The ownership attribution rules that apply for purposes of these 35 percent thresholds are complex. Although we intend to monitor ownership of our shares by our hotel managers and their owners, there can be no assurance that these ownership levels will not be exceeded.
Dividends payable by REITs do not qualify for the reduced tax rates available for some dividends.
The maximum U.S. federal income tax rate applicable to qualified dividend income payable to certain non-corporate U.S. shareholders is 20 percent. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the reduced qualified dividend rates. Non-corporate taxpayers may deduct up to 20 percent of certain pass-through business income, including "qualified REIT dividends" (generally, dividends received by a REIT shareholder that are not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income), subject to certain limitations, resulting in an effective maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 29.6 percent on such income. Although the reduced U.S. federal income tax rate applicable to qualified dividend income does not adversely affect the taxation of REITs or dividends payable by REITs, the more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends and the reduced corporate tax rate could cause certain non-corporate investors to perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including our shares.
Complying with REIT requirements may limit our ability to hedge our liabilities effectively and may cause us to incur tax liabilities.
The REIT provisions of the Code substantially limit our ability to hedge our liabilities. Any income from a properly identified hedging transaction we enter into to manage risk of interest rate changes, price changes or currency fluctuations with respect to borrowings made or to be made to acquire or carry real estate assets does not constitute "gross income" for purposes of the 75 percent or 95 percent gross income tests. To the extent that we enter into other types of hedging transactions, the income from those transactions is likely to be treated as non-qualifying income for purposes of both of the gross income tests. As a result of these rules, we may need to limit our use of advantageous hedging techniques or implement those hedges through a TRS. This could increase the cost of our hedging activities because our TRS would be subject to tax on gains or expose us to greater risks associated with changes in interest rates than we would otherwise want to bear. In addition, losses in our TRSs will generally not provide any tax benefit, except for being carried forward against future taxable income in the TRSs.
If our subsidiary REITs failed to qualify as REITs, we could be subject to higher taxes and could fail to remain qualified as REITs.
Our Operating Partnership owns 100 percent of the common shares of our subsidiary REITs that have elected to be taxed as REITs under the U.S. federal income tax laws. Our subsidiary REITs are subject to the various REIT qualification requirements and other limitations described herein that are applicable to us. If either of our subsidiary REITs were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) such subsidiary REIT would become subject to U.S. federal income tax and (ii) our ownership of shares in such subsidiary REIT would cease to be a qualifying asset for purposes of the asset tests applicable to REITs. If our subsidiary REITs were to fail to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that we would fail certain of the asset tests applicable to REITs, in which event we would fail to qualify as a REIT unless we could avail ourselves of certain relief provisions. We have made "protective" TRS elections with respect to each of our subsidiary REITs and may implement other protective arrangements intended to avoid such an outcome if our subsidiary REITs were not to qualify as a REIT, but there can be no assurance that such "protective" elections and other arrangements will be effective to avoid the resulting adverse consequences to us. Moreover, even if the "protective" TRS elections were to be effective in the event of the failure of our subsidiary REITs to maintain their qualifications as REITs, such subsidiary REITs would be subject to U.S. federal income tax and we cannot assure you that we would not fail to satisfy the requirement that not more than 25 percent of the value of our total assets may be represented by the securities of one or more TRSs. In this event, we would fail to qualify as a REIT unless we or such subsidiary REITs could avail ourselves or themselves of certain relief provisions.
The ability of our board of trustees to revoke our REIT qualification without shareholder approval may subject us to U.S. federal and state income tax and reduce distributions to our shareholders.
Our declaration of trust provides that our board of trustees may revoke or otherwise terminate our REIT election, without the approval of our shareholders, if it determines that it is no longer in our best interest to continue to qualify as a REIT. If we cease to be a REIT, we would become subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income and would no longer be required to distribute most of our taxable income to our shareholders, which may have adverse consequences on our total return to our shareholders and on the market price of our common shares.
The share ownership restrictions of the Code for REITs and the 9.8 percent share ownership limit in our declaration of trust may inhibit market activity in our shares and restrict our business combination opportunities.
In order to qualify as a REIT for each taxable year, five or fewer individuals, as defined in the Code, may not own, actually or constructively, more than 50 percent in value of our issued and outstanding shares at any time during the last half of a taxable year. Attribution rules in the Code determine if any individual or entity actually or constructively owns our shares under this requirement. Additionally, at least 100 persons must beneficially own our shares during at least 335 days of each taxable year. To help insure that we meet these tests, our declaration of trust restricts the acquisition and ownership of our shares.
Our declaration of trust, with certain exceptions, authorizes our board of trustees to take such actions as are necessary and desirable to preserve our qualification as a REIT. Unless exempted by our board of trustees, our declaration of trust prohibits any person from beneficially or constructively owning more than 9.8 percent (measured by value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of any class or series of our shares. Our board of trustees may not grant an exemption from these restrictions to any proposed transferee whose ownership in excess of 9.8 percent of the value of our outstanding shares would result in the termination of REIT status. These restrictions on transferability and ownership will not apply, however, if our board of trustees determines that it is no longer in our best interest to continue to qualify as a REIT.
These ownership limits could delay or prevent a transaction or a change of control that might involve a premium price for our shares or otherwise be in the best interest of the shareholders.
The prohibited transactions tax may limit our ability to engage in transactions, including dispositions of assets that would be treated as sales for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
A REIT's net income from prohibited transactions is subject to a 100 percent tax. In general, prohibited transactions are sales or other dispositions of property, other than foreclosure property, held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. Although a safe harbor to the characterization of the sale of real property by a REIT as a prohibited transaction is available, we cannot assure you that we can comply with the safe harbor or that we will avoid owning property that may be characterized as held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. Consequently, we may choose not to engage in certain sales of real property or may conduct such sales through a TRS.
We may be subject to adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes that could increase our tax liability, reduce the tax benefits of our REIT structure compared to non-REIT corporations, reduce our operating flexibility and reduce the market price of our shares.
At any time, the U.S. federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative and judicial interpretations of those laws may be amended. We cannot predict when or if any new U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative and judicial interpretation, or any amendment to any existing U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative or judicial interpretation, will be adopted, promulgated or become effective and any such law, regulation or interpretation may take effect retroactively. We cannot predict the long-term effect of any future law changes on REITs and their shareholders generally. We and our shareholders could be adversely affected by any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative and judicial interpretation.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
Item 1C. Cybersecurity.
We have identified cybersecurity risk as one of our key enterprise risks. One of our Co-Presidents is responsible for managing cybersecurity risk. He develops mitigation strategies and implements controls to reduce the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident occurring and to reduce the impact of such an incident should it occur. At least annually, he reports on this risk and related mitigation work to the Audit Committee of our board of trustees, which is the committee that has primary responsibility for overseeing our enterprise risk management program and is composed solely of independent trustees. The Audit Committee reviews and discusses all of our key enterprise risks, including cybersecurity risk, and the enterprise risk management program itself. The chair of the Audit Committee may, at his discretion, report to the Chairman of the Board or the full board of trustees regarding any aspect of the program or risks.
As of December 31, 2025, no risk from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incident, has materially affected our business, results of operations or financial condition. Although we have invested in the protection of our data and information systems and the monitoring of our systems on an ongoing basis, such efforts may not in the future prevent material compromises to our information systems, including those that could have a material adverse effect on our business. We maintain cybersecurity insurance coverage to mitigate our financial exposure to certain incidents, and we consult with external advisors regarding opportunities and enhancements to strengthen our policies and practices.
We have elected to outsource our information technology function to a third-party managed service provider ("MSP") that specializes in fully managed information technology services and fully managed cybersecurity. The MSP is responsible for managing all of our hosted services, all of the computer and computer-related hardware and software we use, and all onsite and offsite backups. The MSP also provides managed security services designed to prevent cybersecurity threats, to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, to monitor systems 24/7, to protect data and systems, to detect potential intrusions and cybersecurity incidents, to quarantine systems should they be compromised, and to recover from business interruptions or other disasters. The MSP follows the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to measure the maturity of the services it provides to us and its other clients.
The MSP and we developed a cybersecurity incident response plan that sets forth roles and responsibilities for the identification, assessment, triage, communication and resolution of cybersecurity incidents.
In addition, the MSP performs facility and system penetration tests, compromise assessments and security maturity assessments of our corporate and operational networks. In collaboration with the MSP, we maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity training program to help our personnel identify and assist in mitigating cybersecurity risks. Our executive officers and employees participate in annual training with additional issue-specific training as needed.
While we have control, through our contract with the MSP, over our information systems, we do not have control over the information systems of our hotel managers, which are the third-party operators of our hotels and resorts, or of our franchisors. We set clear expectations of our hotel managers and franchisors regarding cybersecurity, but we rely on our hotel managers and franchisors for managing their cybersecurity risk. We conduct surveys of our hotel managers and franchisors to assess their cybersecurity risk management programs and procedures, to identify gaps and request remediation and to understand our risk exposure. Many of our hotel managers and franchisors carry cyber insurance policies to protect and offset a portion of potential costs incurred from a security breach. Additionally, we currently have cyber insurance policies to provide supplemental coverage above the coverage carried by our hotel managers and franchisors.
For additional information about cybersecurity risk, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors—Our hotel managers and we rely on information technology in our operations, and any material failure, inadequacy, interruption or security failure of that technology could harm our business."
Item 2. Properties.
We lease office space to use as our headquarters located at 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 1100, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
As of December 31, 2025, we owned interests in 44 hotels with a total of 11,052 guest rooms, all of which are consolidated in our financial statements. The following table sets forth certain information about our hotels.
| Property | Date Acquired | Location | Number of<br>Guest Rooms | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | L'Auberge Del Mar | November 30, 2018 | Del Mar, CA | 121 | |
| 2. | Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills | (1) | November 20, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA | 264 |
| 3. | W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills | August 23, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA | 297 | |
| 4. | Chamberlain West Hollywood | November 30, 2018 | West Hollywood, CA | 115 | |
| 5. | Hotel Ziggy | November 30, 2018 | West Hollywood, CA | 108 | |
| 6. | Le Parc at Melrose | November 30, 2018 | West Hollywood, CA | 154 | |
| 7. | Mondrian Los Angeles | May 3, 2011 | West Hollywood, CA | 236 | |
| 8. | Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica | November 19, 2010 | Santa Monica, CA | 315 | |
| 9. | Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel | (1) | November 30, 2018 | Santa Monica, CA | 169 |
| 10. | Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown | January 29, 2013 | San Diego, CA | 341 | |
| 11. | Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | November 30, 2018 | San Diego, CA | 286 | |
| 12. | Paradise Point Resort & Spa | (1) | November 30, 2018 | San Diego, CA | 462 |
| 13. | San Diego Mission Bay Resort | (1) | November 30, 2018 | San Diego, CA | 357 |
| 14. | Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | November 30, 2018 | San Diego, CA | 235 | |
| 15. | The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | April 6, 2011 | San Diego, CA | 450 | |
| 16. | Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa | (1) (4) | December 1, 2021 | La Jolla, CA | 210 |
| 17. | Argonaut Hotel | (1) | February 16, 2011 | San Francisco, CA | 252 |
| 18. | Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco | (1) | November 30, 2018 | San Francisco, CA | 131 |
| 19. | 1 Hotel San Francisco | (1) | November 30, 2018 | San Francisco, CA | 200 |
| 20. | Hotel Zelos San Francisco | (1) | October 25, 2012 | San Francisco, CA | 202 |
| 21. | Hotel Zephyr Fisherman's Wharf | (1) | December 9, 2013 | San Francisco, CA | 361 |
| 22. | Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco | (5) | May 22, 2014 | San Francisco, CA | 196 |
| 23. | Hotel Zetta San Francisco | April 4, 2012 | San Francisco, CA | 116 | |
| 24. | Chaminade Resort & Spa | November 30, 2018 | Santa Cruz, CA | 156 | |
| 25. | George Hotel | November 30, 2018 | Washington, DC | 139 | |
| 26. | Hotel Monaco Washington DC | (1) | September 9, 2010 | Washington, DC | 184 |
| 27. | Hotel Zena Washington DC | November 30, 2018 | Washington, DC | 191 | |
| 28. | Viceroy Washington DC | November 30, 2018 | Washington, DC | 178 | |
| 29. | Southernmost Beach Resort | (2) | November 30, 2018 | Key West, FL | 296 |
| 30. | The Marker Key West Harbor Resort | November 30, 2018 | Key West, FL | 96 | |
| 31. | Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort | (1) (4) | September 23, 2021 | Hollywood, FL | 369 |
| 32. | Inn on Fifth | May 11, 2022 | Naples, FL | 119 | |
| 33. | LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club | May 21, 2015 | Naples, FL | 193 | |
| 34. | Jekyll Island Club Resort | (1) | July 22, 2021 | Jekyll Island, GA | 200 |
| 35. | Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection | November 30, 2018 | Chicago, IL | 354 | |
| 36. | Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor | (1) | November 30, 2018 | Boston, MA | 270 |
| 37. | Revere Hotel Boston Common | December 18, 2014 | Boston, MA | 356 | |
| 38. | The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston | (1) (3) | November 30, 2018 | Boston, MA | 298 |
| 39. | The Westin Copley Place, Boston | (1) | November 30, 2018 | Boston, MA | 803 |
| 40. | W Boston | June 8, 2011 | Boston, MA | 238 | |
| 41. | The Hotel Zags | August 28, 2013 | Portland, OR | 174 | |
| 42. | The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland | July 17, 2014 | Portland, OR | 331 | |
| 43. | Newport Harbor Island Resort | June 23, 2022 | Newport, RI | 258 | |
| 44. | Skamania Lodge | November 3, 2010 | Stevenson, WA | 271 | |
| Total number of guest rooms | 11,052 |
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(1) This property is subject to a long-term ground, air rights or hotel lease.
(2) One of the restaurant facilities at this property is subject to a ground lease.
(3) We own a 99.99% controlling interest in this property.
(4) This property is subject to mortgage debt. The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort mortgage was paid off in February 2026.
(5) This property consists of a 116-guest room building which is owned fee simple and an adjoining building with 80 guest-rooms which is subject to a lease agreement.
Hotel Managers and Hotel Management Agreements
We are a party to hotel management agreements with Davidson Hospitality Group, HEI Hotels and Resorts, Highgate, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Marriott International, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Pyramid Global Hospitality, Sage Hospitality, sbe Hotel Group, SH Hotels & Resorts, Springboard Hospitality and Viceroy Hotel Group.
Our management agreements generally have the terms described below:
•Base Management Fees. Our management agreements generally provide for the payment of base management fees between 1% and 4% of the applicable hotel's revenues or a fixed amount, as determined in the agreements.
•Incentive Management and Other Fees. Some of our management agreements provide for the payment of incentive management fees. Generally, incentive management fees are 10% to 20% of net operating income above a specified return on project costs or as a percentage of net operating income above various net operating income thresholds. Some of our incentive fees are subject to a limit.
•Terms. The remaining terms of our management agreements are up to eight years, not including renewals, and up to 27 years, including renewals.
•Ability to Terminate. The majority of our management agreements are terminable at will by us. Some of our management agreements require the payment of a termination fee and some are terminable upon sale of the property. Most of the agreements also provide us the ability to terminate based on failure to achieve defined operating performance thresholds. Termination fees range from zero to up to three times the annual base management and incentive management fees, depending on the agreement and the reason for termination. The hotels with non-terminable management agreements and their respective expiration dates (assuming contracts with unilateral extension options of the management company are exercised) are as follows:
| Property | Expiration Date |
|---|---|
| The Westin Copley Place, Boston | December 2028 |
| Mondrian Los Angeles | May 2041 |
| The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | April 2051 |
| W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills | August 2052 |
•Operational Services. Each manager has exclusive authority to supervise, direct and control the day-to-day hotel operation and management including establishing all room rates, processing reservations, procuring inventories, supplies and services, hiring and firing employees and independent contractors and preparing public relations, publicity and marketing plans for the hotel.
•Executive Supervision and Management Services. Each manager supervises all managerial and other hotel employees, reviews hotel operation and maintenance, prepares reports, budgets and projections, and provides other administrative and accounting support services for the hotel. Under certain management agreements, we have approval rights over the hiring of certain key executive management personnel at the hotel.
•Chain Services. Our management agreements with major hotel franchisors require the managers to furnish chain services that are generally made available to other hotels managed by such operators. Such services may, for example, include: the development and operation of computer systems and reservation services; management and administrative services; marketing and sales services; human resources training services; and additional services as may from time to time be more efficiently performed on a national, regional or group level.
•Working Capital. Our management agreements typically require us to maintain working capital for a hotel and to fund the cost of supplies such as linens and other similar items. We are also responsible for providing funds to meet the cash needs for the hotel operations if the funds available from the hotel operations are insufficient to meet the financial requirements of the hotel.
•Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Replacements. We are required to invest in the hotels and to provide all the necessary furniture, fixtures and equipment for the operation of the hotels (including funding any required furniture, fixture and equipment replacements). Our management agreements generally provide that once a year the managers will prepare a list of furniture, fixtures and equipment to be acquired and certain routine capital repairs to be performed in the following year and an estimate of funds that are necessary for our review and approval. To fund the furniture, fixtures and equipment replacements, a specified percentage of the gross revenues of each hotel (typically 4.0%) is either deposited by the manager with our funds or out of the property's cash flow in an escrow account or held by us, as owner.
•Building Alterations, Improvements and Renewals. Our management agreements generally require the managers to prepare an annual estimate of the expenditures necessary for major capital repairs, alterations, improvements, renewals and replacements to the structural, mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and vertical transportation elements of the hotels for our review and approval. In addition to the foregoing, the management agreements generally provide that the managers may propose such changes, alterations and improvements to the hotels as are required by reason of laws or regulations or, in the manager's reasonable judgment, to keep the hotels in a safe, competitive and efficient operating condition.
•Sale of a Hotel. Certain of our management agreements limit our ability to sell, lease or otherwise transfer a hotel, unless the transferee assumes the related management agreement and meets other specified conditions.
Franchise and Sub-License Agreements
We have franchise and sub-license agreements for certain of our hotels. Pursuant to these agreements, we pay franchise or sub-license fees based on a percentage of gross room revenues, as well as certain other fees for marketing and reservations services. Franchise or sub-license fees for room revenues are approximately 1% to 6% of gross room revenues. Some of these agreements provide us with termination rights. The agreements for the respective hotels expire as follows:
| Property | Expiration Date |
|---|---|
| Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown | January 2028 |
| Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort | July 2028 |
| Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection | February 2034 |
| The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston | January 2036 |
| Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | August 2038 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | June 2041 |
| Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor | December 2042 |
| The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland | October 2043 |
| Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica | September 2049 |
| Paradise Point Resort & Spa | 15th anniversary after hotel is re-branded as a Margaritaville |
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
The nature of the operations of our hotels exposes the hotels and us to the risk of claims and litigation in the normal course of business. We are not presently subject to any material litigation nor, to our knowledge, is any litigation threatened against us, other than routine actions for negligence or other claims and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, some of which are expected to be covered by liability insurance and all of which collectively are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations or our financial condition.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market Information
Our common shares began trading on the NYSE on December 9, 2009 under the symbol "PEB."
Shareholder Information
On February 20, 2026, there were 64 holders of record of our common shares. However, because the vast majority of our common shares are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of shareholders, we believe that there are considerably more beneficial holders of our common shares than record holders.
The following graph provides a comparison of the cumulative total return on our common shares from December 31, 2020, to the NYSE closing price per share on December 31, 2025, with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index (the "Russell 2000") and the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index (the "FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs") for the same period. Total return values were calculated assuming a $100 investment on December 31, 2020 with reinvestment of all dividends in (i) our common shares, (ii) the Russell 2000 and (iii) the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs. The total return values do not include any dividends declared, but not paid, during the period.

The actual returns shown on the graph above are as follows:
| Value of Initial Investment at December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||
| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | $ | 100.00 | $ | 119.19 | $ | 71.52 | $ | 85.59 | $ | 72.78 | $ | 61.03 |
| Russell 2000 | $ | 100.00 | $ | 114.78 | $ | 91.30 | $ | 106.71 | $ | 119.00 | $ | 134.23 |
| FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs | $ | 100.00 | $ | 141.31 | $ | 106.18 | $ | 118.22 | $ | 124.03 | $ | 126.82 |
Distributions
Distributions to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes generally will be taxable to a shareholder as ordinary income. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits generally will be treated as a nontaxable reduction of the shareholder's basis in their shares, to the extent thereof, and thereafter as a taxable capital gain. Distributions that are treated as a reduction of the shareholder's basis in their shares will increase the amount of gain, or reduce the amount of loss, recognized upon the sale of their shares.
The declaration of distributions by our company is in the sole discretion of our board of trustees and depends on our actual cash flow, financial condition, capital expenditure requirements for our hotels, the annual distributions requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as our board of trustees deems relevant.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plan
The following table sets forth information regarding securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plan, our 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, as of December 31, 2025. See Note 8. Share-Based Compensation Plan to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our 2009 Equity Incentive Plan.
| Plan Category | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | — | — | 3,846,257 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | 3,846,257 |
During the year ended December 31, 2025, certain of our employees chose to have us acquire from such employees an aggregate of 95,824 common shares to pay taxes due upon vesting of restricted common shares granted pursuant to share award agreements. The average price paid by the Company for these shares was $13.36 per share.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Common Shares
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)<br><br>(in millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025 | 653,412 | $ | 10.77 | 7,034,874 | $ | — |
| November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 | — | $ | — | — | $ | — |
| December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | — | $ | — | — | $ | — |
| Total | 653,412 | $ | 10.77 | 7,034,874 | $ | 150.0 |
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(1) On February 17, 2023, our board of trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of our outstanding common shares. On October 21, 2025, our board of trustees terminated the February 2023 program and authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of common shares. Under our current program, we may repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. We may suspend or discontinue this program at any time.
Preferred Shares
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)<br><br>(in millions) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025 | — | $ | — | — | $ | — |
| November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 | 208,447 | $ | 19.19 | 4,000,000 | $ | — |
| December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | 264,748 | $ | 18.89 | 4,999,988 | $ | — |
| Total | 473,195 | $ | 19.02 | 8,999,988 | $ | 74.1 |
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(1) On February 17, 2023, our board of trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of our outstanding preferred shares. Under this program we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of our 6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.30% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and 5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. We may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. As of December 31, 2025, $74.1 million of preferred shares remained available for repurchase under this program.
Item 6. [Reserved]
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is a Maryland real estate investment trust that conducts its operations so as to qualify as a REIT under the Code. Substantially all of the operations are conducted through Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. (our "Operating Partnership"), a Delaware limited partnership of which Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is the sole general partner. In this report, we use the terms "the Company", "we" or "our" to refer to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Overview
Our 2025 operating results showed continued recovery in several urban markets and resilient leisure demand throughout the portfolio. The operating environment was shaped by significant macro uncertainty, shifting policies and market-specific events that reduced visibility. San Francisco, Chicago, and Portland led the recovery, while San Diego and Washington, D.C. were challenged by weaker convention and government-related demand. Los Angeles was our most challenged market in 2025 due to the lingering impact of early-2025 wildfires and related disruptions. We remained focused on driving operating efficiency and reducing our operating costs—through both traditional discipline and the expanded use of technology—so we can continue to improve profitability and cash flow.
During 2025, we completed the following transactions:
•We sold the Montrose at Beverly Hills for $44.3 million and The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago for $72.0 million.
•We issued $400.0 million of our 1.625% Convertible Senior Notes due January 2030 and used net proceeds and cash on hand to repurchase $400.0 million of the 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due December 2026 at a discount, for $392.0 million, which resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of $7.4 million.
•We repurchased 6,277,068 common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $71.4 million, or an average of $11.37 per share, under our common share repurchase program.
•We repurchased 531,038 preferred shares for an aggregate purchase price of $10.1 million, or an average of approximately $18.95 per share, under our preferred share repurchase program.
•We finalized settlement agreements for our Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton insurance claims.
•We repaid $100.0 million of the $140.0 million mortgage loan on Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
While we do not operate our hotel properties, both our asset management team and our executive management team monitor and work cooperatively with our hotel managers by advising and making recommendations in all aspects of our hotels' operations, including property positioning and repositioning, revenue and expense management, operations analysis, physical design, renovation and capital improvements, guest experience and overall strategic direction. Through these efforts, we seek to improve property efficiencies, lower costs, maximize revenues and enhance property operating margins, which we expect will enhance returns to our shareholders.
Key Indicators of Financial Condition and Operating Performance
We measure hotel results of operations and the operating performance of our business by evaluating financial and non-financial metrics such as room revenue per available room ("RevPAR"); total revenue per available room ("Total RevPAR"); average daily rate ("ADR"); occupancy rate ("Occupancy"); funds from operations ("FFO"); Adjusted FFO; earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"); and EBITDA for real estate ("EBITDAre"); Adjusted EBITDAre; and hotel-level EBITDA ("Hotel EBITDA"). We evaluate individual hotel and company-wide performance with comparisons to budgets, prior periods and competing properties. ADR, occupancy and RevPAR may be impacted by macroeconomic factors as well as regional and local economies and events. See Non-GAAP Financial Measures for further discussion of FFO, Adjusted FFO, EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Hotel EBITDA.
Hotel Operating Statistics
The following table represents the key same-property hotel operating statistics for our hotels for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Same-Property Occupancy | 72.4 | % | 70.7 | % | ||
| Same-Property ADR | $ | 294.96 | $ | 303.14 | ||
| Same-Property RevPAR | $ | 213.49 | $ | 214.42 | ||
| Same-Property Total RevPAR | $ | 339.48 | $ | 335.88 |
The above table of hotel operating statistics includes information from all hotels owned as of December 31, 2025, except for LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club which was excluded for the fourth quarter due to its closure in 2024 following Hurricane Milton and Newport Harbor Island Resort which was excluded for the first and second quarters due to its redevelopment. The above table of hotel operating statistics also includes Montrose at Beverly Hills and The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago for the first, second and third quarters and excluded in the fourth quarter due to their sale in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Results of Operations
This section includes comparisons of certain 2025 financial information to the same information for 2024. Year-to-year comparisons of the 2024 financial information to the same information for 2023 are contained in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, our consolidated financial statements included the operations of 44 and 46 hotel properties, respectively, which have been included in our results of operations during the respective periods since their dates of acquisition or through their dates of disposition. Based on when a property was acquired or disposed, operating results for certain properties are not comparable for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The properties listed in the table below are hereinafter referred to as "non-comparable properties" for the periods indicated and all other properties are referred to as "comparable properties":
| Property | Location | Disposition Date |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose at Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, CA | November 19, 2025 |
| The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago | Chicago, IL | December 3, 2025 |
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2025 to the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenues — Total revenues increased by $22.2 million primarily due to increases at Newport Harbor Island Resort, which was closed for renovation for part of 2024; LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, where the Beach House was closed in 2024 due to hurricane damage and reopened in 2025; recovery in demand at our San Francisco properties; and higher revenues at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and The Westin Copley Place, Boston. These increase were partially offset by lower revenue at Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, which continued to ramp up from its renovation and conversion to the Hyatt brand; and demand decreases at W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills and Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel. Additionally, the increase was offset by a $3.1 million decrease due to the sales of our non-comparable properties in 2025.
Hotel operating expenses — Total hotel operating expenses increased by $24.6 million primarily due to increased operations at Newport Harbor Island Resort, The Westin Copley Place, Boston, 1 Hotel San Francisco and LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, as well as an increase in wages and benefits throughout most of our portfolio. This increase was partially offset by a $2.4 million decrease due to the sales of our non-comparable properties in 2025.
Depreciation and amortization — Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $1.9 million primarily due to the sale of our non-comparable properties in 2025.
Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent — Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent increased by $7.2 million primarily due to lower property taxes in 2024 on several California properties as a result of the successful settlement of appeals from previous years and an increase in real estate tax assessments in 2025.
General and administrative — General and administrative expense increased by $1.4 million primarily due to an increase in legal costs in 2025. General and administrative expenses consist of employee compensation costs, legal and professional fees, insurance and other expenses.
Impairment — In 2025, we recognized an impairment loss of $48.9 million related to three hotels. In 2024, we recognized a loss of $10.0 million related to damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton at LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club and an impairment loss of $38.1 million related to one hotel property.
Business interruption insurance income and gain on insurance settlement — We recognized business interruption insurance income and gain on insurance settlement in 2025 and 2024 related to the settlements of property damage, business interruption and other costs sustained at LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2025 and Hurricane Ian in 2024.
Interest expense — Interest expense decreased by $9.1 million primarily due to a $7.4 million gain on debt extinguishment recorded as a result of repurchasing a portion of our convertible debt at a discount.
Income tax (expense) benefit — In 2024, the Company had an income tax benefit of $25.6 million as a result of the release of a portion of the valuation allowance. In 2025, the Company had an income tax expense of $6.3 million as a result of taxable income of its taxable REIT subsidiary.
Non-controlling interests — Non-controlling interests represent the allocation of income or loss of our Operating Partnership to third-party common OP unit holders and to the preferred OP unit holders.
Issuance costs of repurchased preferred shares — Issuance costs of repurchased preferred shares increased due to the repurchase of 531,038 preferred shares under our preferred share repurchase program. These costs are included in the determination of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are measures of our historical or future financial performance that are different from measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We report FFO, Adjusted FFO, EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Hotel EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful to investors as key measures of our operating performance.
We calculate FFO in accordance with standards established by Nareit, formerly known as the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, which defines FFO as net income (calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP), excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains (losses) from sales of real estate, impairments of real estate assets (including impairment of real estate related joint ventures), the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles and adjustments for unconsolidated affiliates. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, most industry investors consider presentations of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting to be insufficient by themselves. By excluding the effect of real estate related depreciation and amortization including our share of the joint venture depreciation and amortization, gains (losses) from sales of real estate and impairments of real estate assets (including impairment of real estate related joint ventures), all of which are based on historical cost accounting and which may be of lesser significance in evaluating current performance, we believe that FFO provides investors a useful financial measure to evaluate our operating performance.
Adjusted FFO is defined as FFO, as adjusted for transaction costs, non-cash ground rent on operating and finance lease liabilities, management/franchise contract transition costs, interest expense adjustment for acquired liabilities, finance lease adjustment, non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles, gain on insurance settlement, early extinguishment of debt, amortization of share-based compensation expense, issuance costs of redeemed preferred shares, hurricane-related costs, non-cash interest expense, unrealized loss on investment and deferred tax asset provision (benefit). We believe Adjusted FFO provides useful supplemental information regarding our ongoing operating performance.
The following table reconciles net income (loss) to FFO, FFO available to common share and unit holders and Adjusted FFO available to common share and unit holders for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (62,230) | $ | 16 | $ | (74,276) |
| Adjustments: | ||||||
| Real estate depreciation and amortization | 227,427 | 229,230 | 240,304 | |||
| Gain on sale of hotel properties | — | — | (30,375) | |||
| Impairment | 48,871 | 48,146 | 81,788 | |||
| FFO | $ | 214,068 | $ | 277,392 | $ | 217,441 |
| Distribution to preferred shareholders and unit holders | (46,973) | (47,182) | (48,306) | |||
| Repurchase of preferred shares | 2,404 | — | 8,396 | |||
| FFO available to common share and unit holders | $ | 169,499 | $ | 230,210 | $ | 177,531 |
| Transaction costs | 200 | 44 | 688 | |||
| Non-cash ground rent on operating and finance leases | 7,191 | 7,476 | 7,608 | |||
| Management/franchise contract transition costs | 12 | 163 | 359 | |||
| Interest expense adjustment for acquired liabilities | 1,031 | 1,110 | 1,672 | |||
| Finance lease adjustment | 3,036 | 2,995 | 2,952 | |||
| Non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles | (1,711) | (1,927) | (5,494) | |||
| Gain on insurance settlement | (4,747) | (24,824) | — | |||
| Early extinguishment of debt | (6,472) | 3,781 | 1,035 | |||
| Amortization of share-based compensation expense | 13,717 | 13,602 | 12,545 | |||
| Repurchase of preferred shares | (2,404) | — | (8,396) | |||
| Hurricane-related costs | — | 183 | 6,598 | |||
| Deferred tax provision (benefit) | 4,197 | (28,483) | — | |||
| Unrealized loss on investment | 3,900 | — | — | |||
| Adjusted FFO available to common share and unit holders | $ | 187,449 | $ | 204,330 | $ | 197,098 |
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We calculate EBITDAre in accordance with standards established by Nareit. EBITDAre is defined as EBITDA as adjusted for gain on sale of hotel properties and impairment loss. Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre, as adjusted for transaction costs, non-cash ground rent on operating and finance lease liabilities, management/franchise contract transition costs, non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles, gain on insurance settlement, amortization of share-based compensation expense, unrealized loss on investment and hurricane-related costs. Hotel EBITDA is defined as Adjusted EBITDAre plus corporate general and administrative expenses less interest income, business interruption insurance income, and other. We believe that EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Hotel EBITDA provide investors useful financial measures to evaluate our operating performance, excluding the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense) and our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization).
The following table reconciles net income (loss) to EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Hotel EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (62,230) | $ | 16 | $ | (74,276) |
| Adjustments: | ||||||
| Interest expense | 103,333 | 112,432 | 115,660 | |||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 6,291 | (25,628) | 655 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 227,659 | 229,531 | 240,645 | |||
| EBITDA | $ | 275,053 | $ | 316,351 | $ | 282,684 |
| Gain on sale of hotel properties | — | — | (30,375) | |||
| Impairment | 48,871 | 48,146 | 81,788 | |||
| EBITDAre | $ | 323,924 | $ | 364,497 | $ | 334,097 |
| Transaction costs | 200 | 44 | 688 | |||
| Non-cash ground rent on operating and finance leases | 7,191 | 7,476 | 7,608 | |||
| Management/franchise contract transition costs | 12 | 163 | 359 | |||
| Non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles | (1,711) | (1,927) | (5,494) | |||
| Gain on insurance settlement | (4,747) | (24,824) | — | |||
| Amortization of share-based compensation expense | 13,717 | 13,602 | 12,545 | |||
| Hurricane-related costs | — | 183 | 6,598 | |||
| Unrealized loss on investment | 3,900 | — | — | |||
| Adjusted EBITDAre | $ | 342,486 | $ | 359,214 | $ | 356,401 |
| Business interruption insurance income | (12,675) | (23,751) | (32,985) | |||
| Corporate general and administrative and other | 31,372 | 33,706 | 27,871 | |||
| Hotel EBITDA | $ | 361,183 | $ | 369,169 | $ | 351,287 |
FFO, Adjusted FFO, EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Hotel EBITDA do not represent cash generated from operating activities as determined by U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to U.S. GAAP net income (loss), as indications of our financial performance, or to U.S. GAAP cash flow from operating activities, as measures of liquidity. In addition, FFO, Adjusted FFO, EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Hotel EBITDA are not indicative of funds available to fund cash needs, including the ability to make cash distributions.
Critical Accounting Policies
We consider these policies critical because they require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain, involve various assumptions and require significant management judgment, and because they are important for understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These judgments affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and our disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Applying different estimates or assumptions may result in materially different amounts reported in our financial statements.
Investment in Hotel Properties
Estimation and judgment are required to determine the fair values of our acquired hotel properties. Upon acquiring a business or hotel property, we measure and recognize the fair value of the acquired land, land improvements, building, furniture, fixtures and equipment, identifiable intangible assets or liabilities, other assets and assumed liabilities. Identifiable intangible assets or liabilities typically arise from contractual arrangements assumed in connection with the transaction, including terms that are above or below market compared to an estimated market agreement at the acquisition date. We determine the acquisition-date fair values of all assets and assumed liabilities using a combination of the market, cost and income approaches. These valuation methodologies are based on significant Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, such as estimates of future income growth, capitalization rates, discount rates, capital expenditures and cash flow projections, including hotel revenues and net operating income, at the respective hotel properties. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including historical operating results, known and anticipated trends, and market and economic conditions. Transaction costs are expensed for acquisitions that are considered business combinations and capitalized for asset acquisitions.
Impairment
We review our investments in hotel properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the hotel properties may not be recoverable. Events or circumstances that may cause a review include, but are not limited to, when a hotel property experiences a current or projected loss from operations, when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel property will be sold before the end of its useful life, adverse changes in the demand for lodging at the properties due to declining national or local economic conditions and/or new hotel construction in markets where the hotels are located. When such conditions exist, we perform an analysis to determine if the estimated undiscounted future cash flows from operations and the proceeds from the ultimate disposition of a hotel exceed its carrying value. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, an adjustment to reduce the carrying amount to the related hotel's estimated fair market value is recorded and an impairment loss recognized. In the evaluation of impairment of our hotel properties, we make many assumptions and estimates including projected cash flows both from operations and eventual disposition, expected useful life and holding period, future required capital expenditures and fair values, including consideration of capitalization rates, discount rates and comparable selling prices. We will adjust our assumptions with respect to the remaining useful life of the hotel property when circumstances change, such as an expiring ground lease or it is more likely than not that the hotel property will be sold prior to its previously expected useful life.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for recently issued accounting pronouncements that may affect us.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by our operations, borrowings under our credit facilities, net proceeds from equity and debt offerings, and net proceeds from property sales. Our primary cash requirements in the short term (i.e., those requiring cash on or before December 31, 2026) will be to fund property lease obligations, interest and current principal on debt, capital improvements, dividends on common and preferred shares, and working capital of our property operations. We believe our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and the amount available on our senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which totaled $838.3 million as of December 31, 2025, along with cash generated from ongoing operations will be sufficient to satisfy our short-term cash requirements. As of December 31, 2025, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must pay dividends to our shareholders of at least 90 percent of our taxable income. As a result of this requirement, we cannot rely on retained earnings to fund long-term liquidity requirements such as hotel property acquisitions, redevelopments and repayments of long-term debt. As such, we expect to continue to raise capital through equity and debt offerings to fund our growth.
Our material cash requirements include the following contractual and other obligations.
Debt
Our outstanding debt consisted of floating- and fixed-rate unsecured term loans, convertible senior notes, unsecured senior notes and mortgage loans with varying maturities. Our total debt had an aggregate face value of $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2025, as summarized below:
| December 31, 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | $ | — |
| Unsecured term loans | 901,869 | |
| Convertible senior notes | 750,000 | |
| Unsecured senior notes | 400,000 | |
| Mortgage loans | 93,395 | |
| Total debt at face value | $ | 2,145,264 |
For further discussion on the components of our debt, see Note 5. Debt to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We have the option to extend certain of our current debt maturities with the payment of extension fees. Assuming we exercise all extension options available in our debt agreements, we expect that future principal and interest payments associated with our remaining debt obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2025 will be $2.4 billion through their maturity, with $392.3 million of principal and $92.6 million of interest payable on or before December 31, 2026. We intend to pay amounts due with available cash, borrowings under our revolving credit facility or proceeds from property sales or to refinance amounts due with long-term debt.
We are in compliance with all covenants governing our existing credit facilities, term loans, senior note facilities and mortgage loans.
Our mortgage loans contain customary provisions regarding events of default, as well as customary cash management, cash trap and lockbox provisions. Cash trap provisions may be triggered if the hotel's performance is below a certain threshold. Once triggered, all of the cash flow generated by the hotel is deposited directly into lockbox accounts and then swept into cash management accounts for the benefit of our lender. As of December 31, 2025, none of the mortgage loans were in a cash trap.
Hotel, ground and finance lease obligations
Our properties that are subject to hotel, ground or finance leases, as noted in Note 11. Commitment and Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, may require minimum fixed rent payments, percentage rent payments based on a percentage of revenues in excess of certain thresholds or rent payments equal to the greater of a minimum fixed rent or percentage rent. Minimum fixed rent may be adjusted annually by increases in consumer price index ("CPI") and may be subject to minimum and maximum increases.
Future fixed minimum payments associated with our hotel, ground and finance leases total $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, with $24.3 million payable on or before December 31, 2026.
Purchase commitments
As of December 31, 2025, we had $2.2 million of outstanding purchase commitments, all of which will be paid on or before December 31, 2026. These purchase commitments represent outstanding purchase orders and contracts that have been executed for capital and renovation projects at our properties. See Capital Investments (below) for discussion on planned capital investments.
Preferred dividends and Series Z preferred operating partnership units
We expect to pay aggregate annual dividends and distributions of approximately $46.4 million on our outstanding Series E, Series F, Series G and Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and Series Z Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Units on or before December 31, 2026 and in future years until the shares/units are redeemed. For further discussion on our preferred shares and preferred units, see Note 7. Equity to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Our principal sources of cash are cash from operations, draws on our credit facilities, net proceeds from equity and debt offerings, and net proceeds from property sales. Our principal uses of cash are asset acquisitions, debt service payments, the redemption of equity securities, capital investments, operating costs, corporate expenses and dividends.
Operating Activities. Our net cash provided by operating activities was $249.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $275.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Fluctuations in our net cash provided by operating activities are primarily the result of changes in hotel revenues, operating cash requirements and corporate expenses.
Investing Activities. Our net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $(92.8) million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Fluctuations in our net cash provided by (used in) investing activities are primarily the result of disposition activities, as well as capital improvements and additions to our properties.
•During the year ended December 31, 2025, we invested $97.4 million in improvements to our hotel properties, received $102.6 million from the sales of two hotel properties and received $5.6 million in property insurance proceeds.
•During the year ended December 31, 2024, we invested $128.8 million in improvements to our hotel properties and received $36.8 million in property insurance proceeds.
Financing Activities. Our net cash used in financing activities was $281.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and $158.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Fluctuations in our net cash used in financing activities are primarily the result of our issuance and repurchase of debt and equity securities and distributions paid on our preferred and common shares.
•During the year ended December 31, 2025, we borrowed $400.0 million and repaid $511.2 million in other debt, repurchased $72.6 million of common shares through our common share repurchase program and for tax withholding purposes in connection with vestings of share-based equity awards, repurchased $6.1 million of preferred shares through our preferred share repurchase program, paid $51.9 million in preferred and common distributions, purchased $27.2 million in capped call transactions and paid $11.0 million in financing costs.
•During the year ended December 31, 2024, we borrowed $400.0 million and repaid $465.4 million in other debt, repurchased $16.9 million of common shares through our common share repurchase program and for tax withholding purposes in connection with vestings of share-based equity awards, paid $52.0 million in preferred and common distributions and paid $22.1 million in financing costs.
Capital Investments
We maintain and intend to continue maintaining all of our hotels in good repair and condition, in conformity with applicable laws and regulations, in accordance with franchisor standards when applicable and in accordance with agreed-upon requirements in our management agreements. Routine capital investments will be administered by the hotel management companies. However, we maintain approval rights over the capital investments as part of the annual budget process and as otherwise required from time to time.
Certain of our hotel properties may undergo renovations as a result of our decision to upgrade portions of the hotels, such as guest rooms, meeting space and restaurants, in order to better compete with other hotels in our markets. In addition, after we acquire a hotel property, we are often required by the franchisor or brand manager, if any, to complete a property improvement plan ("PIP") in order to bring the hotel property up to the franchisor's or brand's standards. Generally, we expect to fund renovations and improvements with available cash, restricted cash, borrowings under our credit facility or proceeds from new debt or equity offerings.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we invested $97.4 million in capital investments (or $76.6 million excluding the repair and remediation of LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club) to reposition and/or improve our properties, including the capital maintenance projects and renovations of Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, Skamania Lodge, Chaminade Resort & Spa, The Westin Copley Place, Boston, Paradise Point Resort & Spa and Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
Depending on market conditions, and in some instances subject to approval from governmental authorities, we expect to invest an additional $65.0 million to $75.0 million in capital investments in 2026, which includes normal hotel capital refurbishments and repositioning projects. The following significant capital projects are expected to be completed in 2026:
•The refurbishment of Paradise Point Resort & Spa's convention center space; and
•Guest room refurbishments at Chaminade Resort & Spa.
Common Share Repurchase Programs and Preferred Share Repurchase Program
Common Share Repurchase Programs
On February 17, 2023, our board of trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of common shares (the "February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program"). Under this program, we could repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. We could have suspended or discontinued this program at any time.
On October 21, 2025, our board of trustees terminated the February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program and authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of common shares (the "October 2025 Common Share Repurchase Program"). Under this program, we may repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. We may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. Common shares repurchased by us cease to be outstanding and become authorized but unissued common shares.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 6,277,068 common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $71.4 million, or an average of approximately $11.37 per share, under the February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program. As of December 31, 2025, no common shares were available for repurchase under the February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program, as the program had been terminated. As of December 31, 2025, $150.0 million of common shares remained available for repurchase under the October 2025 Common Share Repurchase Program.
The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by us in our discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including legal requirements, price, liquidity and economic considerations, and market conditions. The program does not require us to repurchase any specific number of common shares. The program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time.
Preferred Share Repurchase Program
On February 17, 2023, our board of trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of preferred shares. Under the terms of the program, we may repurchase up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of our 6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.30% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and 5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 531,038 preferred shares for an aggregate purchase price of $10.1 million, or an average of approximately $18.95 per share. As of December 31, 2025, $74.1 million of preferred shares remained available for repurchase under this program.
The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by us in our discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including legal requirements, price, liquidity and economic considerations, and market conditions. The program does not require us to repurchase any specific number of preferred shares. The program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time.
Inflation
We rely on the performance of the hotels to increase revenues to keep pace with inflation. Generally, our hotel operators possess the ability to adjust room rates daily, except for group or corporate rates contractually committed to in advance, although competitive pressures may limit the ability of our operators to raise rates faster than inflation or even at the same rate.
Seasonality
For discussion on the seasonality of our hotels' operations, see Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the effects of interest rate changes. We may enter into derivative instruments including interest rate swaps, caps and collars to manage or hedge interest rate risk. Derivative instruments are subject to fair value reporting at each reporting date and the increase or decrease in fair value is recorded in net income (loss) or accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), based on the applicable hedge accounting guidance. Derivatives expose the Company to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counter parties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. We believe we minimize the credit risk by transacting with major credit-worthy financial institutions.
As of December 31, 2025, we have interest rate swap agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $665.0 million to hedge variable interest rates on our unsecured term loans and a mortgage loan. We have designated these pay-fixed, receive-floating interest rate swap derivatives as cash flow hedges. For a further discussion of our derivative instruments see Note 5. Debt to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. We seek to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs by closely monitoring our variable rate debt and converting such debt to fixed rates when we deem such conversion advantageous. From time to time, we may enter into interest rate swap agreements or other interest rate hedging contracts. While these agreements are intended to lessen the impact of rising interest rates, they also expose us to the risks that the other parties to the agreements will not perform, we could incur significant costs associated with the settlement of the agreements, the agreements will be unenforceable and the underlying transactions will fail to qualify as highly effective cash flow hedges under guidance included in ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedging."
The table below provides information about financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, including senior notes, term loans, mortgage loans and credit facilities. For debt obligations, the table presents scheduled maturities, including annual amortization of principal, and related weighted-average interest rates for the debt maturing in each specified period (dollars in thousands).
| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Total | |||||||||||||
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| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed rate debt (1) | $ | 352,308 | $ | 2,429 | $ | 48,658 | $ | 400,000 | $ | 400,000 | $ | 1,203,395 | ||||||
| Average interest rate | 1.77 | % | 5.07 | % | 5.07 | % | 6.38 | % | 1.63 | % | 3.39 | % | ||||||
| Variable rate debt (1) | $ | 40,000 | $ | 360,000 | $ | 356,652 | $ | 185,217 | $ | — | $ | 941,869 | ||||||
| Average interest rate | 7.62 | % | 6.17 | % | 6.07 | % | 6.17 | % | — | % | 6.19 | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 392,308 | $ | 362,429 | $ | 405,310 | $ | 585,217 | $ | 400,000 | $ | 2,145,264 |
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(1) For a discussion of our debt, see Note 5. Debt, to our consolidated financial statements included in Part IV, Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
This table reflects indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and does not reflect indebtedness, if any, incurred after that date. Our ultimate exposure to interest rate fluctuations depends on the amount of indebtedness that bears interest at variable rates, the time at which the interest rate is adjusted, the amount of adjustment, the ability to prepay or refinance variable rate indebtedness and hedging strategies used to reduce the impact of any increases in rates. As of December 31, 2025, the estimated fair value of our fixed rate debt was $1.2 billion.
As of December 31, 2025, $276.9 million of the Company's aggregate indebtedness (12.9% of total indebtedness) was subject to variable interest rates, excluding amounts outstanding under the term loan facilities and a mortgage loan that have been effectively swapped into fixed rates. If interest rates on our unhedged variable rate debt increase or decrease by 0.1 percent, our annual interest expense will increase or decrease by approximately $0.3 million, respectively.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
See Financial Statements and index beginning on page F-1.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, these disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the original framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025.
KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and, as part of its audit, has issued its report, included herein on page F-4, on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
There was no change to our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information.
During the three months ended December 31, 2025, none of our officers or trustees adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement."
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Trustees, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trustee Independence.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Our independent registered public accounting firm is KPMG LLP, McLean, VA, Auditor Firm ID: 185.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:
- Financial Statements
Included herein on pages F-1 through F-35.
- Financial Statement Schedules
The following financial statement schedule is included herein on pages F-36 through F-39.
Schedule III--Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
All other schedules for which provision is made in Regulation S-X are either not required to be included herein under the related instructions or are inapplicable or the related information is included in the footnotes to the applicable financial statement and, therefore, have been omitted from this Item 15.
- Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed or furnished, as the case may be, as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
| Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
|---|---|
| 3.1 | Declaration of Trust of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as amended and supplemented through July 23, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on July 29, 2021 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 3.2 | Bylaws of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as amended and restated on February 17, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2023 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 3.3 | Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., dated as of December 13, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 17, 2013 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 3.4 | Third Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., dated as of November 30, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the SEC on December 3, 2018 (File No. 001‑34571)). |
| 3.5 | Fourth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., dated as of May 12, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the SEC on May 12, 2021 (File No. 001‑34571)). |
| 3.6 | Fifth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. dated July 23, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 27, 2021 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 3.7 | Sixth Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Pebblebrook Hotel., L.P., dated as of May 11, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 12, 2022 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 4.1† | Description of the Registrant's Securities. |
| 4.2 | Indenture, dated December 15, 2020, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 16, 2020 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 4.3 | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated September 18, 2025, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 22, 2025 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 4.4 | Form of 1.625% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2030 (attached as Exhibit A to the Second Supplemental Indenture incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 22, 2025 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 4.5 | Indenture, dated October 3, 2024, among Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., PEB Finance Corp., Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 3, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 4.6 | Form of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (attached as Exhibit A to the Indenture incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 3, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.1*† | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective May 23, 2025. |
| 10.2* | Change in Control Severance Agreement between Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Jon E. Bortz (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 24, 2010 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.3* | Change in Control Severance Agreement between Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Raymond D. Martz (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 24, 2010 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.4* | Change in Control Severance Agreement between Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Thomas C. Fisher (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 24, 2010 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.5* | Form of Indemnification Agreement between Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and its officers and trustees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Amendment No. 1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Registration Statement on Form S-11/A filed with the SEC on November 10, 2009 (File No. 333-162412)). |
| 10.6* | Form of Share Award Agreement for trustees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Amendment No. 2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Registration Statement on Form S-11/A filed with the SEC on November 25, 2009 (File No. 333-162412)). |
| 10.7* | Form of LTIP Unit Vesting Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on April 26, 2012 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.8* | Form of Performance Unit Retention Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 17, 2013 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.9 | Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2022, among Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., as the borrower, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as the parent REIT and a guarantor, certain subsidiaries of the borrower, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 14, 2022 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.10 | First Amendment to Fifth Amended Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2024, among Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., as the borrower, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as the parent REIT and a guarantor, certain subsidiaries of the borrower, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.11 | Second Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2024, among Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., as the borrower, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as the parent REIT and a guarantor, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 23, 2024 (File No. 001‑34571)). |
| 10.12 | Third Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2024, among Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., as the borrower, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as the parent REIT and a guarantor, certain subsidiaries of the borrower, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 4, 2024 (File No. 001‑34571)). |
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| 10.13 | Fourth Amendment to Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2026, among Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P., as the borrower, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, as the parent REIT and a guarantor, certain subsidiaries of the borrower, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and L/C issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 13, 2026 (File No. 001‑34571)). |
| 10.14* | Form of Share Award Agreement (time-based vesting) for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2018 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.15* | Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2018 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.16* | Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2023 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.17* | Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.18* | Form of LTIP Class B Unit Vesting Agreement – retention award (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on April 29, 2021 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.19* | Form of LTIP Class B Unit Vesting Agreement (time-based vesting) for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 10.20* | Form of Restricted Share Unit Award Agreement (time-based vesting) for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 19.1 | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Insider Trading Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025 (File No. 001-34571)). |
| 21.1† | List of Subsidiaries of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. |
| 23.1† | Consent of KPMG LLP. |
| 31.1† | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 31.2† | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 32.1†† | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 32.2†† | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| 97.1 | Clawback Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 21, 2024 (File No. 001-34571)). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST | ||
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| Date: | February 25, 2026 | /s/ JON E. BORTZ |
| Jon E. Bortz | ||
| Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| /S/ JON E. BORTZ | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (principal executive officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| Jon E. Bortz | ||
| /s/ RAYMOND D. MARTZ | Co-President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) | February 25, 2026 |
| Raymond D. Martz | ||
| /s/ CYDNEY C. DONNELL | Trustee | February 25, 2026 |
| Cydney C. Donnell | ||
| /s/ RON E. JACKSON | Trustee | February 25, 2026 |
| Ron E. Jackson | ||
| /s/ PHILLIP M. MILLER | Trustee | February 25, 2026 |
| Phillip M. Miller | ||
| /s/ MICHAEL J. SCHALL | Trustee | February 25, 2026 |
| Michael J. Schall | ||
| /s/ BONNY W. SIMI | Trustee | February 25, 2026 |
| Bonny W. Simi | ||
| /s/ EARL E. WEBB | Trustee | February 25, 2026 |
| Earl E. Webb |
PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Page No. | |
|---|---|
| Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-2 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | F-5 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income | F-6 |
| Consolidated Statements of Equity | F-8 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | F-11 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-12 |
| Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation | F-36 |
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 25, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Assessment of estimated hold periods for investments in hotel properties
As discussed in Notes 2 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company reviews its investments in hotel properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the hotel properties may not be recoverable. Investment in hotel properties, net of accumulated depreciation was $5,023 million, or 94% of total assets as of December 31, 2025.
We identified the assessment of the estimated hold periods for certain hotel properties as a critical audit matter. Subjective auditor judgment was required to assess the events or changes in circumstances used by the Company to evaluate the estimated hold periods. A shortened estimated hold period could indicate a potential impairment.
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The following are the primary procedures we performed to address the critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls related to the Company's determination of the estimated hold periods for certain hotel properties. We evaluated the relevant events or changes in circumstances that the Company used to evaluate its estimated hold periods by:
•inspecting documents, such as meeting minutes of the board of trustees and management's assessment of properties with potential shortened hold periods, to assess the likelihood that a property will be sold significantly before the end of its previously estimated hold period
•inspecting listings from external sources of hotel properties for sale by the Company
•inquiring of Company officials, including those in the organization who are responsible for, and have authority over, disposition activities
•obtaining representations from the Company regarding the status of potential plans to dispose of hotel properties.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2009.
McLean, Virginia
February 25, 2026
F-3
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes and financial statement schedule III (collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated February 25, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ KPMG LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 25, 2026
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Balance Sheets<br><br>(in thousands, except share and per-share data) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Investment in hotel properties, net | $ | 5,023,457 | $ | 5,319,029 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 184,185 | 206,650 | ||
| Restricted cash | 12,018 | 10,941 | ||
| Hotel receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $241 and $439, respectively) | 34,184 | 39,125 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 94,330 | 117,593 | ||
| Total assets | $ | 5,348,174 | $ | 5,693,338 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Debt | $ | 2,124,092 | $ | 2,246,732 |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 199,631 | 222,230 | ||
| Lease liabilities - operating leases | 333,068 | 320,741 | ||
| Deferred revenues | 104,900 | 92,347 | ||
| Accrued interest | 12,106 | 11,549 | ||
| Distribution payable | 11,639 | 11,865 | ||
| Total liabilities | 2,785,436 | 2,905,464 | ||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) | ||||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||||
| Preferred shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value (liquidation preference $676,724 and $690,000 at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively), 100,000,000 shares authorized; 27,068,962 and 27,600,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 271 | 276 | ||
| Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 113,188,134 and 119,285,394 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 1,132 | 1,193 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | 3,969,875 | 4,072,265 | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 605 | 16,550 | ||
| Distributions and retained deficit | (1,503,262) | (1,392,860) | ||
| Total shareholders' equity | 2,468,621 | 2,697,424 | ||
| Non-controlling interests | 94,117 | 90,450 | ||
| Total equity | 2,562,738 | 2,787,874 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 5,348,174 | $ | 5,693,338 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income<br><br>(in thousands, except share and per-share data) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Revenues: | ||||||
| Room | $ | 920,166 | $ | 922,348 | $ | 914,109 |
| Food and beverage | 388,375 | 372,369 | 351,852 | |||
| Other operating | 167,003 | 158,592 | 153,988 | |||
| Total revenues | 1,475,544 | 1,453,309 | 1,419,949 | |||
| Expenses: | ||||||
| Hotel operating expenses: | ||||||
| Room | 259,863 | 250,875 | 248,020 | |||
| Food and beverage | 280,379 | 273,731 | 264,163 | |||
| Other direct and indirect | 445,350 | 436,397 | 428,897 | |||
| Total hotel operating expenses | 985,592 | 961,003 | 941,080 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 227,659 | 229,531 | 240,645 | |||
| Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance, and ground rent | 133,364 | 126,183 | 124,595 | |||
| General and administrative | 49,474 | 48,081 | 44,789 | |||
| Impairment | 48,871 | 48,146 | 81,788 | |||
| Gain on sale of hotel properties | — | — | (30,375) | |||
| Business interruption insurance income and gain on insurance settlement | (17,422) | (48,574) | (32,985) | |||
| Other operating expenses | 4,208 | 4,913 | 12,602 | |||
| Total operating expenses | 1,431,746 | 1,369,283 | 1,382,139 | |||
| Operating income (loss) | 43,798 | 84,026 | 37,810 | |||
| Interest expense | (103,333) | (112,432) | (115,660) | |||
| Other | 3,596 | 2,794 | 4,229 | |||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (55,939) | (25,612) | (73,621) | |||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (6,291) | 25,628 | (655) | |||
| Net income (loss) | (62,230) | 16 | (74,276) | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | 3,581 | 4,258 | 3,741 | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to the Company | (65,811) | (4,242) | (78,017) | |||
| Distributions to preferred shareholders | (42,316) | (42,525) | (43,649) | |||
| Repurchase of preferred shares | 2,404 | — | 8,396 | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | (105,723) | $ | (46,767) | $ | (113,270) |
| Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders, basic | $ | (0.90) | $ | (0.39) | $ | (0.93) |
| Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders, diluted | $ | (0.90) | $ | (0.39) | $ | (0.93) |
| Weighted-average number of common shares, basic | 117,027,594 | 119,774,655 | 121,813,042 | |||
| Weighted-average number of common shares, diluted | 117,027,594 | 119,774,655 | 121,813,042 |
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - Continued<br><br>(in thousands, except share and per-share data) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Comprehensive Income: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (62,230) | $ | 16 | $ | (74,276) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | (1,556) | 15,102 | 17,572 | |||
| Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income | (14,481) | (23,001) | (28,995) | |||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | (78,267) | (7,883) | (85,699) | |||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests | 3,525 | 4,183 | 3,668 | |||
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company | $ | (81,792) | $ | (12,066) | $ | (89,367) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Statements of Equity<br><br>(in thousands, except share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Shares | Common Shares | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Distributions and retained deficit | Total Shareholders' Equity | Non-Controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 28,600,000 | $ | 286 | 126,345,293 | $ | 1,263 | $ | 4,182,359 | $ | 35,724 | $ | (1,223,117) | $ | 2,996,515 | $ | 88,028 | $ | 3,084,543 |
| Repurchase of preferred shares | (1,000,000) | (10) | — | — | (24,176) | — | 8,396 | (15,790) | — | (15,790) | ||||||||
| Redemption of non-controlling interest OP units | — | — | 133,605 | 1 | 3,514 | — | 3,515 | (3,515) | — | |||||||||
| Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation | — | — | 55,480 | 1 | 753 | — | — | 754 | — | 754 | ||||||||
| Repurchase of common shares | — | — | (6,578,436) | (65) | (92,688) | — | — | (92,753) | — | (92,753) | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 235,407 | 2 | 9,150 | — | — | 9,152 | 3,393 | 12,545 | ||||||||
| Distributions on common shares/units | — | — | — | — | — | — | (4,877) | (4,877) | (72) | (4,949) | ||||||||
| Distributions on preferred shares/units | — | — | — | — | — | — | (43,649) | (43,649) | (4,657) | (48,306) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | — | — | — | — | — | 17,645 | — | 17,645 | (73) | 17,572 | ||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | (28,995) | — | (28,995) | — | (28,995) | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (78,017) | (78,017) | 3,741 | (74,276) | ||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 27,600,000 | $ | 276 | 120,191,349 | $ | 1,202 | $ | 4,078,912 | $ | 24,374 | $ | (1,341,264) | $ | 2,763,500 | $ | 86,845 | $ | 2,850,345 |
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Statements of Equity - Continued<br><br>(in thousands, except share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Shares | Common Shares | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Distributions and retained deficit | Total Shareholders' Equity | Non-Controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 27,600,000 | $ | 276 | 120,191,349 | $ | 1,202 | $ | 4,078,912 | $ | 24,374 | $ | (1,341,264) | $ | 2,763,500 | $ | 86,845 | $ | 2,850,345 |
| Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation | — | — | 47,497 | 1 | 744 | — | — | 745 | — | 745 | ||||||||
| Repurchase of common shares | — | — | (1,242,644) | (13) | (16,838) | — | — | (16,851) | — | (16,851) | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 289,192 | 3 | 9,447 | — | — | 9,450 | 4,152 | 13,602 | ||||||||
| Distributions on common shares/units | — | — | — | — | — | — | (4,829) | (4,829) | (73) | (4,902) | ||||||||
| Distributions on preferred shares/units | — | — | — | — | — | — | (42,525) | (42,525) | (4,657) | (47,182) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | — | — | — | — | — | 15,177 | — | 15,177 | (75) | 15,102 | ||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | (23,001) | — | (23,001) | — | (23,001) | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (4,242) | (4,242) | 4,258 | 16 | ||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 27,600,000 | $ | 276 | 119,285,394 | $ | 1,193 | $ | 4,072,265 | $ | 16,550 | $ | (1,392,860) | $ | 2,697,424 | $ | 90,450 | $ | 2,787,874 |
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Statements of Equity - Continued<br><br>(in thousands, except share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Shares | Common Shares | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Distributions and retained deficit | Total Shareholders' Equity | Non-Controlling Interests | Total Equity | |||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 27,600,000 | $ | 276 | 119,285,394 | $ | 1,193 | $ | 4,072,265 | $ | 16,550 | $ | (1,392,860) | $ | 2,697,424 | $ | 90,450 | $ | 2,787,874 |
| Repurchase of preferred shares | (531,038) | (5) | — | — | (12,462) | — | 2,404 | (10,063) | — | (10,063) | ||||||||
| Issuance of shares, net of offering costs | — | — | — | — | (41) | — | — | (41) | — | (41) | ||||||||
| Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation | — | — | 54,451 | 1 | 744 | — | — | 745 | — | 745 | ||||||||
| Repurchase of common shares | — | — | (6,372,892) | (64) | (72,583) | — | — | (72,647) | — | (72,647) | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 221,181 | 2 | 8,837 | — | — | 8,839 | 4,878 | 13,717 | ||||||||
| Distributions on common shares/units | — | — | — | — | — | — | (4,678) | (4,678) | (80) | (4,758) | ||||||||
| Distributions on preferred shares/units | — | — | — | — | — | — | (42,317) | (42,317) | (4,656) | (46,973) | ||||||||
| Purchases of capped calls in connection with convertible senior notes | — | — | — | — | (27,240) | — | — | (27,240) | — | (27,240) | ||||||||
| Unwinding of capped calls | — | — | — | — | 391 | — | — | 391 | — | 391 | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative instruments | — | — | — | — | (36) | (1,464) | — | (1,500) | (56) | (1,556) | ||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | (14,481) | — | (14,481) | — | (14,481) | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | — | — | — | — | — | — | (65,811) | (65,811) | 3,581 | (62,230) | ||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 27,068,962 | $ | 271 | 113,188,134 | $ | 1,132 | $ | 3,969,875 | $ | 605 | $ | (1,503,262) | $ | 2,468,621 | $ | 94,117 | $ | 2,562,738 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust<br><br>Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows<br><br>(in thousands) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Operating activities: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (62,230) | $ | 16 | $ | (74,276) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 227,659 | 229,531 | 240,645 | |||
| Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes | 4,197 | (28,483) | — | |||
| Share-based compensation | 13,717 | 13,602 | 12,545 | |||
| Gain on insurance settlement | (4,747) | (24,824) | — | |||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs, non-cash interest and other amortization | 12,508 | 14,329 | 12,124 | |||
| Gain on sale of hotel properties | — | — | (30,375) | |||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | (6,472) | — | — | |||
| Impairment | 48,871 | 48,146 | 81,788 | |||
| Non-cash ground rent | 9,638 | 9,843 | 9,898 | |||
| Other adjustments | (831) | (5,331) | (7,801) | |||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Hotel receivables | 4,024 | 5,037 | 1,171 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (5,929) | 8,889 | (11,190) | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (8,544) | (14,471) | (5,860) | |||
| Deferred revenues | 17,868 | 18,718 | 7,528 | |||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 249,729 | 275,002 | 236,197 | |||
| Investing activities: | ||||||
| Improvements and additions to hotel properties | (97,396) | (128,750) | (200,634) | |||
| Proceeds from sales of hotel properties | 102,636 | — | 314,941 | |||
| Property insurance proceeds | 5,559 | 36,802 | 30,210 | |||
| Other investing activities | (481) | (885) | (2,495) | |||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 10,318 | (92,833) | 142,022 | |||
| Financing activities: | ||||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | (11,001) | (22,104) | (2,710) | |||
| Borrowings under revolving credit facilities | — | — | 10,000 | |||
| Repayments under revolving credit facilities | — | — | (10,000) | |||
| Proceeds from debt | 400,000 | 400,000 | 140,000 | |||
| Repayments of debt | (511,201) | (465,432) | (211,088) | |||
| Purchases of capped calls for convertible senior notes | (27,240) | — | — | |||
| Repurchases of common shares | (72,647) | (16,851) | (92,753) | |||
| Repurchases of preferred shares | (6,063) | — | (15,790) | |||
| Distributions — common shares/units | (4,764) | (4,866) | (4,971) | |||
| Distributions — preferred shares/units | (47,160) | (47,182) | (48,607) | |||
| Other financing activities | (1,359) | (1,784) | (928) | |||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (281,435) | (158,219) | (236,847) | |||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (21,388) | 23,950 | 141,372 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year | 217,591 | 193,641 | 52,269 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year | $ | 196,203 | $ | 217,591 | $ | 193,641 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Organization
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (the "Company") is an internally managed hotel investment company, formed as a Maryland real estate investment trust in October 2009 to opportunistically acquire and invest in hotel properties located primarily in major U.S. cities and resort properties located near our primary target urban markets and select destination resort markets, with an emphasis on major gateway coastal markets.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned interests in 44 hotels with a total of 11,052 guest rooms. The hotel properties are located in: Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Hollywood, Florida; Jekyll Island, Georgia; Key West, Florida; Los Angeles, California (Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and West Hollywood); Naples, Florida; Newport, Rhode Island; Portland, Oregon; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Santa Cruz, California; Stevenson, Washington; and Washington, D.C.
Substantially all of the Company's assets are held by, and all of the Company's operations are conducted through, Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The Company is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned 99.0% of the common limited partnership units issued by the Operating Partnership ("common units"). The remaining 1.0% of the common units are owned by the other limited partners of the Operating Partnership. For the Company to maintain its qualification as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), it cannot operate the hotels it owns. Therefore, the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries lease the hotel properties to subsidiaries of Pebblebrook Hotel Lessee, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, "PHL"), a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"), which in turn engage third-party eligible independent contractors to manage the hotels. PHL is consolidated into the Company's financial statements.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The Company and its subsidiaries are separate legal entities and maintain records and books of account separate and apart from each other. The consolidated financial statements include all of the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in entities that the Company does not control, but over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence regarding operating and financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period's financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using management's best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Risks and Uncertainties
The state of the overall economy can significantly impact hotel operational performance and thus the Company's financial position. Global events, as well as national and local events, may adversely impact travel trends and the operations of the Company's hotels. In addition, inflation and changing interest rates may impact the overall economy and the availability of debt, which may impact the Company's financial position. A decline in travel or a significant increase in costs may also adversely impact the Company's cash flow and ability to service debt or meet other financial obligations.
Fair Value Measurements
A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in an orderly transaction. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value are as follows:
1.Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
2.Level 2 – Inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable.
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3.Level 3 – Model-derived valuations with unobservable inputs.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The Company's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Due to their short maturities, the carrying amounts of these assets and liabilities approximate fair value. See Note 5. Debt to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for disclosures on the fair value of debt and derivative instruments.
Investment in Hotel Properties
Upon acquiring a business or hotel property, the Company measures and recognizes the fair value of the acquired land, land improvements, building, furniture, fixtures and equipment, identifiable intangible assets or liabilities, other assets and assumed liabilities. Identifiable intangible assets or liabilities typically arise from contractual arrangements in connection with the transaction, including terms that are above or below market compared to an estimated market agreement at the acquisition date. Acquisition-date fair values of assets and assumed liabilities are determined using a combination of the market, cost and income approaches. These valuation methodologies are based on significant Level 2 and Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy, such as estimates of future income growth, capitalization rates, discount rates, capital expenditures and cash flow projections, including hotel revenues and net operating income, at the respective hotel properties.
Transaction costs related to business combinations are expensed as incurred and included on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Transaction costs related to asset acquisitions are capitalized and recorded to investment in hotel property.
Hotel renovations and replacements of assets that improve or extend the life of the asset are recorded at cost and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Furniture, fixtures and equipment under finance leases are recorded at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Hotel properties are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 10 to 40 years for buildings, land improvements and building improvements and 1 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the useful lives of the related assets. Intangible assets arising from contractual arrangements are typically amortized over the life of the contract. The Company is required to make subjective assessments as to the useful lives and classification of properties for purposes of determining the amount of depreciation expense to reflect each year with respect to the assets. These assessments may impact the Company's results of operations.
The Company reviews its investments in hotel properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the hotel properties may not be recoverable. Events or circumstances that may cause a review include, but are not limited to, when a hotel property experiences a current or projected loss from operations or when it becomes more likely than not that a hotel property will be sold before the end of its useful life. When such conditions exist, the Company performs an analysis to determine if the estimated undiscounted future cash flows from operations and the proceeds from the ultimate disposition of a hotel exceed its carrying value. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an adjustment to reduce the carrying value to the related hotel's estimated fair market value is recorded and an impairment loss is recognized. In the evaluation of impairment of its hotel properties, the Company makes many assumptions and estimates including projected cash flows both from operations and eventual disposition, expected useful life and estimated holding period, future required capital expenditures and fair values, including consideration of expected terminal capitalization rates, discount rates and comparable selling prices. The Company will adjust its assumptions with respect to the remaining useful life of the hotel property when circumstances change or it is more likely than not that the hotel property will be sold prior to its previously expected useful life.
The Company will classify a hotel as held for sale and will cease recording depreciation expense when a binding agreement to sell the property has been signed under which the buyer has committed a significant amount of nonrefundable cash, approval of the Company's board of trustees (the "Board of Trustees") has been obtained, no significant financing contingencies exist and the sale is expected to close within one year. If the fair value less costs to sell is lower than the carrying value of the hotel, the Company will record an impairment loss. The Company will classify the loss, together with the related operating results, as continuing or discontinuing operations on the statements of operations and classify the assets and related liabilities as held for sale on the balance sheet.
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Intangible Assets and Liabilities
Intangible assets or liabilities are recorded on non-market contracts assumed as part of the acquisition of certain hotels. The Company reviews the terms of agreements assumed in conjunction with the purchase of a hotel to determine if the terms are over or under market compared to an estimated market agreement at the acquisition date. Under market lease assets or over market contract liabilities are recorded at the acquisition date and amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the agreement. The Company does not amortize intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, but reviews these assets for impairment annually or at interim periods if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, demand deposits with financial institutions and short-term liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents balances in excess of insured limits with various financial institutions. This may subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the credit quality of these financial institutions.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily consists of reserves for replacement of furniture and fixtures, cash held in escrow pursuant to certain lender or hotel management agreement requirements to pay for real estate taxes, ground rent or property insurance and cash held in cash management and lockbox accounts pursuant to certain mortgage loan requirements.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
The Company's prepaid expenses and other assets consist of prepaid real estate taxes, prepaid insurance, inventories, over or under market leases and corporate office equipment and furniture.
Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to the effects of interest rate changes. The Company may enter into derivative instruments including interest rate swaps, caps and collars to manage or hedge interest rate risk. Derivative instruments are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet date. Unrealized gains and losses of hedging instruments are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue consists of amounts derived from hotel operations, including the sales of rooms, food and beverage, and other ancillary services. Room revenue is recognized over the length of a customer's hotel stay. Revenue from food and beverage and other ancillary services is generated when a customer chooses to purchase goods or services separately from a hotel room and revenue is recognized on these distinct goods and services at the point in time or over the time period that goods or services are provided to the customer. Certain ancillary services are provided by third parties and the Company assesses whether it is the principal or agent in these arrangements. If the Company is the agent, revenue is recognized based upon the commission earned from the third party. If the Company is the principal, the Company recognizes revenue based upon the gross sales price. Some contracts for rooms or food and beverage services require an upfront deposit which is recorded as deferred revenues (or contract liabilities) and recognized once the performance obligations are satisfied.
The Company recognizes revenue related to nonrefundable membership initiation fees and refundable membership initiation deposits over the expected life of an active membership. For refundable membership initiation deposits, the difference between the amount paid by the member and the present value of the refund obligation is deferred and recognized as other operating revenues on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income over the expected life of an active membership. The present value of the refund obligation is recorded as a membership initiation deposit liability in the consolidated balance sheets and accretes over the nonrefundable term using the effective interest method using the Company's incremental borrowing rate. The accretion is included in interest expense.
Certain of the Company's hotels have retail spaces, restaurants or other spaces which the Company leases to third parties. Lease revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease and included in other operating revenues in the Company's consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
The Company collects sales, use, occupancy and similar taxes at its hotels which are presented on a net basis on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Accounts receivable primarily represents receivables from hotel guests who occupy hotel rooms and utilize hotel services. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts sufficient to cover estimated potential credit losses.
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Income Taxes
To qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90 percent of its REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains) to its shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to federal corporate income tax on that portion of its taxable income that is currently distributed to shareholders. The Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income. In addition, the Company's TRS lessees are subject to federal and state income taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Valuation allowances are provided if, based upon the weight of the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Share-based Compensation
The Company has adopted an equity incentive plan that provides for the grant of common share options, share awards, share appreciation rights, performance units and other equity-based awards. Share-based compensation is measured at the fair value of the award on the date of grant and recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Share-based compensation awards that contain a performance condition are reviewed at least quarterly to assess the achievement of the performance condition. Compensation expense will be adjusted when a change in the assessment of achievement of the specific performance condition level is determined to be probable. The determination of fair value of these awards is subjective and involves significant estimates and assumptions including expected volatility of the Company's shares, expected dividend yield, expected term and assumptions of whether these awards will achieve parity with other operating partnership units or achieve performance thresholds.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders, as adjusted for dilutive securities, by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive securities. Any anti-dilutive securities are excluded from the diluted per-share calculation.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The purpose of reporting comprehensive income (loss) is to report a measure of all changes in equity of an entity that result from recognized transactions and other economic events of the period other than transactions with owners in their capacity as owners. Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss).
Segment Information
The Company separately evaluates the performance of each of its hotel properties and considers each to be an operating segment. However, because all of the hotels have similar economic characteristics, facilities and services, the hotel properties have been aggregated into a single operating segment for reporting purposes.
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities
The Company owns a non-controlling equity interest in Fifth Wall Late-Stage Climate Technology Fund, L.P. As of December 31, 2025, the Company is committed to fund an additional $0.9 million.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Income Taxes
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"). ASU 2023-09 requires entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis, with the option to apply retrospectively. The Company's adoption of ASU 2023-09 for the year ended December 31, 2025 did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures. See Note 9. Income Taxes for the information provided pursuant to this standard.
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Stock Compensation
In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards ("ASU 2024-01"), to clarify the scope application of profits interest and similar awards by adding illustrative guidance in ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). ASU 2024-01 clarifies how to determine whether profits interest and similar awards should be accounted for as a share-based payment arrangement (ASC 718) or as a cash bonus or profit-sharing arrangement (ASC 710, Compensation—General, or other guidance) and applies to all reporting entities that account for profits interest awards as compensation to employees or non-employees. In addition to adding the illustrative guidance, ASU 2024-01 modified the language in paragraph 718-10-15-3 to improve its clarity and operability without changing the guidance. ASU 2024-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied either retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements or prospectively to profits interest and similar awards granted or modified on or after the adoption date. The Company's adoption of ASU 2024-01 on January 1, 2025 had no impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses
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 ("ASU 2024-03"). ASU 2024-03 requires public entities to disclose specified information about certain costs and expenses. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied either retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements or prospectively after the adoption date. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments ("ASU 2024-04"). ASU 2024-04 clarifies the requirements for determining whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments should be accounted for as induced conversions rather than as debt extinguishments. ASU 2024-04 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted ASU 2024-04 on January 1, 2026 on a prospective basis to any future settlements of convertible debt instruments.
Derivatives and Hedging
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-09, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements ("ASU 2025-09"). ASU 2025-09 amends existing hedge accounting guidance to improve the alignment of financial reporting with the economics of an entity's risk management activities. ASU 2025-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update apply to any entity that elects to apply hedge accounting in accordance with Topic 815 and generally are to be adopted on a prospective basis, with an election available to apply the guidance to existing hedging relationships as of the adoption date. The Company adopted ASU 2025-09 on January 1, 2026 on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Acquisition and Disposition of Hotel Properties
Acquisitions
The Company did not acquire any hotel properties during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Dispositions
The Company did not dispose of any hotel properties during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table summarizes disposition transactions during the year ended December 31, 2025 (in thousands):
| Hotel Property Name | Location | Sale Date | Sale Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose at Beverly Hills | Los Angeles, CA | November 19, 2025 | $ | 44,250 |
| The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago | Chicago, IL | December 3, 2025 | 72,000 | |
| 2025 Total | $ | 116,250 |
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income included operating income of $4.2 million, $0.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, excluding impairment loss and gain on sale of hotel properties related to the hotel properties sold.
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The sales of the hotel properties described above did not represent a strategic shift that had a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results, and therefore, did not qualify as discontinued operations.
Note 4. Investment in Hotel Properties
Investment in hotel properties as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 consisted of the following (in thousands):
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $ | 754,384 | $ | 800,143 |
| Buildings and improvements | 4,995,530 | 5,062,727 | ||
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 526,414 | 539,616 | ||
| Finance lease asset | 91,181 | 91,181 | ||
| Construction in progress | 1,203 | 5,066 | ||
| $ | 6,368,712 | $ | 6,498,733 | |
| Right-of-use asset, operating leases | 353,873 | 351,150 | ||
| Investment in hotel properties | $ | 6,722,585 | $ | 6,849,883 |
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (1,699,128) | (1,530,854) | ||
| Investment in hotel properties, net | $ | 5,023,457 | $ | 5,319,029 |
Hurricane Ian
On September 27, 2022, LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club ("LaPlaya") in Naples, Florida was impacted by the effects of Hurricane Ian. LaPlaya closed in anticipation of the storm and required remediation and repairs from the damage. LaPlaya began reopening in stages during 2023, and was substantially complete in the first quarter of 2024.
The Company's insurance policies provided coverage for property damage, business interruption and other costs that were incurred relating to damages sustained, in excess of the applicable deductibles. In December 2024, the Company finalized a settlement agreement for the Hurricane Ian claim with the insurance carriers totaling $146.5 million, and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, recognized $48.6 million and $33.0 million, respectively, of business interruption insurance income and gain on insurance settlement. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred $0.2 million and $6.6 million, respectively, of non-reimbursable insurance costs related to payroll, repair and claims administration which is included in other operating expenses in the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
On September 26, 2024, LaPlaya was impacted by Hurricane Helene and, on October 9, 2024, was again impacted by Hurricane Milton. The damage primarily impacted the ground floor of the Beach House, the pool complex and landscaping. LaPlaya closed following Hurricane Milton to undertake clean-up, repairs and a full assessment of damages. Full restoration of the resort was completed in the second quarter of 2025.
The Company's insurance policies provide coverage for property damage, business interruption and other costs that were incurred relating to damage sustained in excess of the applicable deductibles. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized a loss of $10.0 million for damage to LaPlaya, which is included in impairment in the Company's accompanying consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. In 2025, the Company finalized a settlement agreement for its Hurricanes Helene and Milton claims with its insurance providers totalling $29.3 million. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized $17.4 million of business interruption insurance income and gain on insurance settlement for damage due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Impairment
The Company reviews its investment in hotel properties for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate potential impairment. The Company periodically adjusts its estimate of future operating cash flows and estimated hold periods for certain properties. As a result of this review, the Company may identify an impairment trigger has occurred and assess its investment in hotel properties for recoverability.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $48.9 million related to three hotel properties. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $38.1 million related to one hotel property. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $81.8 million related to three hotels and one retail component of a hotel property. The impairment losses were a result of their fair values being lower than their carrying values. The impairment losses were determined using Level 2 inputs under authoritative guidance for fair value measurements using purchase and sale agreements and information from marketing efforts for these properties.
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Right-of-use Assets and Lease Liabilities
The Company recognized right-of-use assets and related liabilities related to its ground leases, all of which are operating leases. When the rate implicit in the lease could not be determined, the Company used incremental borrowing rates, which ranged from 4.7% to 7.6%. In addition, the term used includes any options to exercise extensions when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise such option. See Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies for additional information about the ground leases.
The right-of-use assets and liabilities are amortized to ground rent expense over the term of the underlying lease agreements. As of December 31, 2025, the Company's lease liabilities consisted of operating lease liabilities of $333.1 million and finance lease liabilities of $44.6 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's lease liabilities consisted of operating lease liabilities of $320.7 million and finance lease liabilities of $44.0 million. The finance lease liabilities are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Company's accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Note 5. Debt
The Company's debt consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands):
| Balance Outstanding as of | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate at December 31, 2025 | Maturity Date | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | |||||||
| Senior unsecured credit facility | - | (1)(2) | October 2026 /<br>October 2028 | $ | — | $ | — |
| PHL unsecured credit facility | - | (1) | October 2028 | — | — | ||
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | $ | — | $ | — | |||
| Unsecured term loans | |||||||
| Term Loan 2025 | - | (1)(4) | October 2025 | — | 14,783 | ||
| Term Loan 2027 | 5.69% | (1) | October 2027 | 360,000 | 360,000 | ||
| Term Loan 2028 | 5.92% | (1) | January 2028 | 356,652 | 356,652 | ||
| Term Loan 2029 | 5.37% | (1) | January 2029 | 185,217 | 185,217 | ||
| Unsecured term loans principal | $ | 901,869 | $ | 916,652 | |||
| Convertible senior notes | |||||||
| Convertible Notes 2026 | 1.75% | December 2026 | 350,000 | 750,000 | |||
| Convertible Notes 2030 | 1.63% | January 2030 | 400,000 | — | |||
| Convertible senior notes principal | $ | 750,000 | $ | 750,000 | |||
| Unsecured senior notes | |||||||
| Series B Notes | - | (5) | December 2025 | — | 2,400 | ||
| Senior Notes 2029 | 6.38% | October 2029 | 400,000 | 400,000 | |||
| Unsecured senior notes principal | $ | 400,000 | $ | 402,400 | |||
| Mortgage loans | |||||||
| Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort | 7.04% | (3) | September 2026 | 40,000 | 140,000 | ||
| Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa | 5.07% | September 2028 | 53,395 | 55,413 | |||
| Mortgage loans principal | $ | 93,395 | $ | 195,413 | |||
| Total debt principal | $ | 2,145,264 | $ | 2,264,465 | |||
| Unamortized debt premium and deferred financing costs, net | (21,172) | (17,733) | |||||
| Debt, net | $ | 2,124,092 | $ | 2,246,732 |
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(1) Borrowings bear interest at floating rates. Interest rate at December 31, 2025 gives effect to interest rate hedges.
(2) $48.0 million of the $650.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility matures in October 2026, with no option to extend the maturity date, and the remaining $602.0 million matures in October 2028, with the option to extend the maturity date for up to two six-month periods, subject to certain terms and conditions and payment of an extension fee.
(3) This loan bears interest at a floating rate equal to daily SOFR plus a spread of 3.75%. The interest rate at December 31, 2025 gives effect to an interest rate swap. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company paid down $100.0 million of the loan. In February 2026, the Company paid down the remaining $40.0 million of the loan.
(4) In October 2025, the Company repaid its borrowings under Term Loan 2025 with available cash.
(5) In December 2025, the Company paid off the Series B Notes with available cash.
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Unsecured Credit Agreement
On October 13, 2022, the Company entered into the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and certain other agents and lenders ("Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides for a $650.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility and three unsecured term loan facilities. The Company may request additional lender commitments to increase the aggregate borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement up to an additional $970.0 million.
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities
The $650.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility provided for in the Credit Agreement matures as follows: $48.0 million in October 2026, with no option to extend the maturity date, and $602.0 million in October 2028, with the option to extend the maturity date for up to two six-month periods, subject to certain terms and conditions and payment of an extension fee. All borrowings under this senior unsecured revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 0.10% (the "SOFR Adjustment") plus a margin that is based upon the Company's leverage ratio or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined by the Credit Agreement) plus a margin that is based on the Company's leverage ratio. The margins for revolving credit facility loans range in amount from 1.45% to 2.50% for SOFR-based loans and 0.45% to 1.50% for Base Rate-based loans, depending on the Company's leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no outstanding borrowings, $7.9 million of outstanding letters of credit and a borrowing capacity of $642.1 million remaining on the senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee at an annual rate of 0.20% or 0.30% of the unused portion of the senior unsecured revolving credit facility, depending on the amount of borrowings outstanding. The credit agreement contains certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum percentage of secured debt to total asset value.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, one or more standby letters of credit, up to a maximum aggregate outstanding balance of $30.0 million, may be issued on behalf of the Company by the lenders under the senior unsecured revolving facility. The Company pays a fee for outstanding standby letters of credit at a rate per annum equal to the applicable margin based upon the Company's leverage ratio. Any outstanding standby letters of credit reduce the available borrowings on the senior unsecured revolving credit facility by a corresponding amount. Standby letters of credit of $7.9 million and $7.4 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company also has a $20.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the "PHL Credit Facility") to be used for PHL's working capital and general corporate purposes. On November 27, 2024, PHL amended the agreement governing the PHL Credit Facility to extend the maturity to October 2028. The PHL Credit Facility has substantially similar terms as the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility. Borrowings on the PHL Credit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) SOFR plus the SOFR Adjustment plus a margin that is based upon the Company's leverage ratio or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined by the Credit Agreement) plus a margin that is based on the Company's leverage ratio. The PHL Credit Facility is subject to debt covenants substantially similar to the covenants under the Credit Agreement, which governs the Company's senior unsecured revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had no borrowings under the PHL Credit Facility and had $20.0 million borrowing capacity remaining available under the PHL Credit Facility.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants of the credit agreements that govern the unsecured revolving credit facilities.
Unsecured Term Loan Facilities
The term loan facilities provided for in the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the option of the Company, (i) SOFR plus the SOFR Adjustment plus a margin that is based upon the Company's leverage ratio or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined by the Credit Agreement) plus a margin that is based on the Company's leverage ratio. The margins for term loans range in amount from 1.40% to 2.45% for SOFR-based loans and 0.40% to 1.45% for Base Rate-based loans, depending on the Company's leverage ratio. The term loans are subject to the debt covenants in the Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants of its term loans.
The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to fix the SOFR rate on a portion of these unsecured term loan facilities. See Derivative and Hedging Activities for further discussion on the interest rate swaps.
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Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
The Company used net proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes 2030 and cash on hand, totaling $392.0 million, to repurchase $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due December 2026 (the "Convertible Notes 2026") at a discount in private transactions with certain note holders. The repurchase of the Convertible Notes 2026 resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of $7.4 million, net of a write-off of debt issuance costs, which is included in interest expense on the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. Following the repurchase, the Company has $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes 2026 outstanding. The Convertible Notes 2026 are governed by an indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, and bear interest at a rate of 1.75% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15th and December 15th of each year. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Convertible Notes 2026 had $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of unamortized issuance costs outstanding.
Prior to June 15, 2026, the Convertible Notes 2026 will be convertible upon certain circumstances. On and after June 15, 2026, holders may convert any of their Convertible Notes 2026 into the Company's common shares of beneficial interest ("common shares") at the applicable conversion rate at any time at their election until two days prior to the maturity date. The initial conversion rate is 39.2549 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes 2026, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $25.47 per share. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes 2026, the Company may choose to pay or deliver cash, common shares or a combination of cash and shares. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the if-converted value of the Convertible Notes 2026 did not exceed the principal amount.
The Company may redeem for cash all or a portion of the Convertible Notes 2026, at its option, upon certain circumstances. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the convertible notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. If certain make-whole fundamental changes occur, the conversion rate for the Convertible Notes 2026 may be increased.
Convertible Senior Notes due 2030
On September 18, 2025, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.625% Convertible Senior Notes 2030 due January 2030 (the "Convertible Notes 2030") in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Convertible Notes 2030 are governed by an indenture between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, and bear interest at a rate of 1.625% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15th and July 15th of each year. The net proceeds from the issuance were approximately $390.2 million after deducting the underwriting fees. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Convertible Notes 2030 had $9.8 million and zero, respectively, of unamortized issuance costs outstanding.
Prior to July 15, 2029, the Convertible Notes 2030 are convertible upon certain circumstances. On and after July 15, 2029, holders may convert any of their Convertible Notes 2030 into common shares at the applicable conversion rate at any time at their election until two days prior to the maturity date. The initial conversion rate is 62.9129 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes 2030, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $15.89 per share. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Upon conversion of the Convertible Notes 2030, the Company will settle the conversion by paying cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes 2030 to be converted and cash, common shares or a combination of cash and common shares, at the Company's election, with respect to the remainder, if any, of the conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount. As of December 31, 2025, the if-converted value of the Convertible Notes 2030 did not exceed the principal amount.
Prior to July 20, 2028, the Company may not redeem the Convertible Notes 2030. On or after July 20, 2028, the Company may redeem for cash all or a portion of the Convertible Notes 2030, at its option, upon certain circumstances. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the convertible notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. If certain make-whole fundamental changes occur, the conversion rate for the Convertible Notes 2030 may be increased.
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Capped Call Transactions in Connection with the Convertible Senior Notes
In connection with the issuances of the Convertible Notes 2026 and the Convertible Notes 2030, the Company entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions. The capped call transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the convertible notes, the number of common shares underlying the applicable convertible note instrument. The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to holders of common shares upon conversion of the applicable convertible notes and/or offset the potential cash payments that the Company could be required to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted applicable convertible notes upon conversion thereof, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The upper strike price of the capped call transactions is $33.0225 per share for the Convertible Notes 2026 and $20.23 per share for the Convertible Notes 2030. Premiums paid for the capped call transactions were included as a net reduction to additional paid-in capital in the Company's accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the capped call agreements. The Company believes it minimizes the credit risk by transacting with major creditworthy financial institutions. In October 2025, the Company entered into unwind agreements with counterparties on $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of the capped calls entered into in connection with the Convertible Notes 2026.
Unsecured Senior Notes
On October 3, 2024, the Company issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.375% senior notes due October 15, 2029 (the "Senior Notes 2029"). The net proceeds from the issuance were approximately $390.0 million after deducting discounts and offering expenses paid by the Company, of which $353.3 million was used to repay borrowings under the Term Loan facilities. The indenture governing the Senior Notes 2029 contains covenants that are customary for similar securities and require the Company to maintain total unencumbered assets as of the end of each fiscal quarter of not less than 150% of total unsecured indebtedness calculated on a consolidated basis. As of December 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
Mortgage Loans
On December 1, 2021, the Company assumed a $61.7 million loan secured by a first-lien mortgage on the leasehold interest of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa ("Estancia"). The loan requires both principal and interest monthly payments based on a fixed interest rate of 5.07%. The loan matures on September 1, 2028.
On September 7, 2023, the Company entered into a $140.0 million loan secured by a first-lien mortgage on the leasehold interest of Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort ("Margaritaville"). The loan requires interest-only payments based on a floating rate equal to daily SOFR plus a spread of 3.75%. The loan matures on September 7, 2026 and may be extended for up to two one-year periods, subject to certain terms and conditions and payment of an extension fee. The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to fix the SOFR rate on the loan. See Derivative and Hedging Activities for further discussion on the interest rate swaps. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company paid down $100.0 million of the loan. In February 2026, the Company paid down the remaining $40.0 million of the loan.
The Company's mortgage loan associated with Estancia are non-recourse to the Company except for customary carve-outs to the general non-recourse liability. The loan contains customary provisions regarding events of default, as well as customary cash management, cash trap and lockbox provisions. Cash trap provisions are triggered if the hotel's performance is below a certain threshold. Once triggered, all of the cash flow generated by the hotel is deposited directly into lockbox accounts and then swept into cash management accounts for the benefit of the lender. The property is not in a cash trap and no event of default has occurred under the loan documents.
Interest Expense
The components of the Company's interest expense consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Unsecured revolving credit facilities | $ | 2,015 | $ | 2,003 | $ | 2,074 |
| Unsecured term loans | 44,500 | 67,928 | 73,151 | |||
| Convertible senior notes | 12,983 | 13,125 | 13,125 | |||
| Unsecured senior notes | 25,396 | 6,493 | 2,169 | |||
| Mortgage loans | 12,226 | 12,931 | 14,704 | |||
| Amortization of debt (premiums) and deferred financing fees, and (gain) loss on debt extinguishment | 1,973 | 10,268 | 8,104 | |||
| Other | 4,240 | (316) | 2,333 | |||
| Total interest expense | $ | 103,333 | $ | 112,432 | $ | 115,660 |
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Fair Value
The Company estimates the fair value of its fixed rate mortgage loans and unsecured senior notes by discounting the future cash flows of each instrument at estimated market rates, taking into consideration general market conditions and maturity of the debt with similar credit terms and is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company estimates the fair value of its fixed rate convertible senior notes using public market prices and is classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair value of the Company's fixed rate debt (unsecured senior notes, convertible senior notes and the Estancia mortgage loan) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. The fair value of the Company's variable rate debt approximates its carrying value.
Future Minimum Principal Payments
As of December 31, 2025, the future minimum principal payments for the Company's debt are as follows (in thousands):
| 2026 | $ | 392,308 |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 362,429 | |
| 2028 | 405,310 | |
| 2029 | 585,217 | |
| 2030 | 400,000 | |
| Total debt principle payments | $ | 2,145,264 |
| Unamortized debt premium and deferred financing costs, net | (21,172) | |
| Total debt | $ | 2,124,092 |
Derivative and Hedging Activities
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to hedge against interest rate fluctuations. All of the Company's interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. All unrealized gains and losses on these hedging instruments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and are subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.
The Company's interest rate swaps at December 31, 2025 and 2024 consisted of the following, by maturity date (dollars in thousands):
| Aggregate Notional Value as of | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge Type | Interest Rate Range<br>(SOFR) | Maturity | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||
| Swap-cash flow | 3.22% - 3.25% | October 2025 | $ | — | $ | 200,000 |
| Swap-cash flow(1) | 1.33% - 1.36% | February 2026 | — | 290,000 | ||
| Swap-cash flow | 3.02% - 3.03% | October 2026 | 200,000 | 200,000 | ||
| Swap-cash flow | 3.29% | October 2027 | 165,000 | 165,000 | ||
| Swap-cash flow | 3.34% | November 2027 | 200,000 | — | ||
| Swap-cash flow | 3.54% - 3.55% | May 2028 | 100,000 | — | ||
| Total | $ | 665,000 | $ | 855,000 |
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(1) In December 2025, the Company received a cash settlement for the early termination of these interest rate swap agreements.
The Company records all derivative instruments at fair value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Fair values of interest rate swaps are determined using the standard market methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts/payments and the discounted expected variable cash payments/receipts. Variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts and payments on the swaps are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves (Overnight Index Swap curves) and volatilities (Level 2 inputs). Derivatives expose the Company to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. The Company incorporates these counterparty credit risks in its fair value measurements. The Company believes it minimizes the credit risk by transacting with major creditworthy financial institutions.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's interest rate swap assets had an aggregate fair value of $0.7 million and $16.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's interest rate swap liabilities had an aggregate fair value of $0.9 million and zero, respectively. Interest rate swap assets are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and interest rate swap liabilities are included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company expects approximately $2.5 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense within the next 12 months.
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Note 6. Revenue
The Company presents revenue on a disaggregated basis in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The following table presents revenues by geographic location for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| San Diego, CA | $ | 330,448 | $ | 334,605 | $ | 307,003 |
| Boston, MA | 275,621 | 274,211 | 265,964 | |||
| Southern Florida/Georgia | 266,994 | 250,449 | 229,851 | |||
| Los Angeles, CA | 162,369 | 181,493 | 187,997 | |||
| San Francisco, CA | 146,917 | 127,999 | 145,137 | |||
| Portland, OR | 78,491 | 77,718 | 78,948 | |||
| Chicago, IL | 78,095 | 77,693 | 75,142 | |||
| Washington, D.C. | 63,602 | 70,686 | 68,567 | |||
| Other(1) | 73,007 | 58,455 | 61,340 | |||
| $ | 1,475,544 | $ | 1,453,309 | $ | 1,419,949 |
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(1) Other includes: Seattle, WA, Newport, RI and Santa Cruz, CA.
Payments from customers are primarily made when services are provided. Due to the short-term nature of the Company's contracts and the almost simultaneous receipt of payment, almost all of the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period is expected to be recognized as revenue over the following 12 months.
Note 7. Equity
Common Shares
The Company is authorized to issue up to 500,000,000 common shares. Each outstanding common share entitles the holder to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders. Holders of common shares are entitled to receive dividends when authorized by the Board of Trustees.
Common Share Repurchase Programs
On February 17, 2023, the Company's Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of common shares (the "February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program"). Under this program, the Company could repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. The Company could have suspended or discontinued this program at any time.
On October 21, 2025, the Company's Board of Trustees terminated the February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program and authorized a new common share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of common shares (the "October 2025 Common Share Repurchase Program"). Under this program, the Company may repurchase common shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement. The Company may suspend or discontinue this program at any time. Common shares repurchased by the Company cease to be outstanding and become authorized but unissued common shares.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 6,277,068 common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $71.4 million, or an average of approximately $11.37 per share, under the February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program. As of December 31, 2025, no common shares were available for repurchase under the February 2023 Common Share Repurchase Program. As of December 31, 2025, $150.0 million of common shares remained available for repurchase under the October 2025 Common Share Repurchase Program.
Common Dividends
The Company declared the following dividends on common shares/units for the year ended December 31, 2025:
| Dividend per Share/Unit | For the Quarter Ended | Record Date | Payable Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ | 0.01 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| $ | 0.01 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| $ | 0.01 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| $ | 0.01 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
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Preferred Shares
The Company is authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 preferred shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share ("preferred shares").
The following preferred shares were outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| Security Type | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.375% Series E | 4,265,374 | 4,400,000 |
| 6.30% Series F | 5,890,475 | 6,000,000 |
| 6.375% Series G | 9,085,949 | 9,200,000 |
| 5.70% Series H | 7,827,164 | 8,000,000 |
| 27,068,962 | 27,600,000 |
The Series E, Series F, Series G and Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (collectively, the "Preferred Shares") rank senior to the common shares and on parity with each other with respect to payment of distributions. The Preferred Shares do not have any maturity date and are not subject to mandatory redemption. The Company may redeem the Series E and Series F Preferred Shares at any time. The Series G and Series H Preferred Shares may not be redeemed prior to May 13, 2026 and July 27, 2026, respectively, except in limited circumstances relating to the Company's continuing qualification as a REIT or as discussed below. On or after such dates, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Preferred Shares, in each case in whole or from time to time in part, by payment of $25.00 per share, plus any accumulated, accrued and unpaid distributions through the date of redemption. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, as defined in the Company's declaration of trust, the result of which the common shares and the common securities of the acquiring or surviving entity are not listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE American or Nasdaq, or any successor exchanges, the Company may, at its option, redeem the Preferred Shares in whole or in part within 120 days following the change of control by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions through the date of redemption. If the Company does not exercise its right to redeem the Preferred Shares upon a change of control, the holders of the Preferred Shares have the right to convert some or all of their shares into a number of common shares based on defined formulas subject to share caps. The share cap on each Series E Preferred Share is 1.9372 common shares, on each Series F Preferred Share is 2.0649 common shares, on each Series G Preferred Share is 2.1231 common shares, and on each Series H Preferred Share is 2.2311 common shares.
Preferred Share Repurchase Program
On February 17, 2023, the Company's Board of Trustees authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100.0 million of the Preferred Shares. Under the terms of the program, the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of its 6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.30% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, 6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and 5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares from time to time in transactions on the open market or by private agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 531,038 Preferred Shares for an aggregate purchase price of $10.1 million, or an average of approximately $18.95 per share. As of December 31, 2025, $74.1 million of Preferred Shares remained available for repurchase under this program.
The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by the Company in its discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including legal requirements, price, liquidity and economic considerations, and market conditions. The program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of Preferred Shares. The program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time.
In connection with the sale of Montrose at Beverly Hills on November 19, 2025, $4.0 million of the purchase price was paid with 208,447 Preferred Shares, which were retired at closing.
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Preferred Dividends
The Company declared the following dividends on preferred shares for the year ended December 31, 2025:
| Security Type | Dividend per Share/Unit | For the Quarter Ended | Record Date | Payable Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.375% Series E | $ | 0.40 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| 6.375% Series E | $ | 0.40 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| 6.375% Series E | $ | 0.40 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| 6.375% Series E | $ | 0.40 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| 6.30% Series F | $ | 0.39 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| 6.30% Series F | $ | 0.39 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| 6.30% Series F | $ | 0.39 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| 6.30% Series F | $ | 0.39 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| 6.375% Series G | $ | 0.40 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| 6.375% Series G | $ | 0.40 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| 6.375% Series G | $ | 0.40 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| 6.375% Series G | $ | 0.40 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| 5.70% Series H | $ | 0.36 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 |
| 5.70% Series H | $ | 0.36 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 15, 2025 |
| 5.70% Series H | $ | 0.36 | September 30, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| 5.70% Series H | $ | 0.36 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
Non-controlling Interest of Common Units in Operating Partnership
Holders of Operating Partnership units ("OP units") have certain redemption rights that enable OP unit holders to cause the Operating Partnership to redeem their units in exchange for, at the Company's option, cash per unit equal to the market price of common shares at the time of redemption or common shares on a one-for-one basis. The number of shares issuable upon exercise of the redemption rights will be adjusted upon the occurrence of share splits, mergers, consolidations or similar pro-rata share transactions, which otherwise would have the effect of diluting the ownership interests of the Operating Partnership's limited partners or the Company's shareholders.
On May 11, 2022, in connection with the acquisition of Inn on Fifth in Naples, Florida, the Company issued 16,291 OP units.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Operating Partnership had 16,291 OP units held by third parties, excluding LTIP units.
As of December 31, 2025, the Operating Partnership had two classes of long-term incentive partnership units ("LTIP units"), LTIP Class A units and LTIP Class B units. All of the outstanding LTIP units are held by officers of the Company.
On February 15, 2024, the Board of Trustees granted 136,353 LTIP Class B units to executive officers.
On February 7, 2025, the Board of Trustees granted 159,594 LTIP Class B units to executive officers.
As of December 31, 2025, the Operating Partnership had 1,154,431 LTIP units outstanding, of which 710,156 LTIP units have vested. As of December 31, 2024, the Operating Partnership had 994,837 LTIP units outstanding, of which 470,920 LTIP units have vested. Only vested LTIP units may be converted to OP units, which in turn can be tendered for redemption as described above.
Non-controlling Interest of Preferred Units in Operating Partnership
On May 11, 2022, in connection with the acquisition of Inn on Fifth, the Company issued 3,104,400 preferred units in the Operating Partnership, designated as 6.0% Series Z Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Units ("Series Z Preferred Units"). The Series Z Preferred Units rank senior to OP units and on parity with the Operating Partnership's Series E, Series F, Series G and Series H Preferred Units. Holders of Series Z Preferred Units are entitled to receive quarterly distributions at an annual rate of 6.0% of the liquidation preference value of $25.00 per share.
At any time, holders of Series Z Preferred Units may elect to convert some or all of their units into any other series of the Operating Partnership's preferred units outstanding at that time. After the second anniversary of the issuance of the Series Z Preferred Units, holders may elect to redeem some or all of their units for, at the Company's election, cash, common shares having an equivalent value or preferred shares on a one-for-one basis. After May 11, 2027, the Company may redeem the Series Z Preferred Units for cash, common shares having an equivalent value or preferred shares on a one-for-one basis. At any time following a change of control of the Company, holders of Series Z Preferred Units may elect to redeem some or all of their units for, at the Company's election, cash or common shares having an equivalent value.
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As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Operating Partnership had 3,104,400 Series Z Preferred Units outstanding.
Note 8. Share-Based Compensation Plan
Available Shares
The Company maintains the 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective May 23, 2025, the "Plan") to attract and retain independent trustees, executive officers and other key employees and service providers. The Plan provides for the grant of options to purchase common shares, share awards, share appreciation rights, performance units and other equity-based awards. Share awards under the Plan vest over a period determined by the Board of Trustees, generally over three to five years. The Company pays or accrues for dividends on share-based awards. All outstanding share awards are subject to full or partial accelerated vesting upon a change in control and upon death or disability or certain other employment termination events as set forth in the award agreements.
On May 23, 2025, shareholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Plan which increased the aggregate number of equity-based awards that may be issued under the Plan by 3,000,000 shares and extended the time period during which awards may be granted until June 30, 2036.
As of December 31, 2025, there were 3,846,257 common shares available for issuance under the Plan.
Service Condition Share Awards
From time to time, the Company awards restricted common shares under the Plan to members of the Board of Trustees, officers and employees. These shares generally vest over three to five years based on continued service or employment. The following table provides a summary of service condition restricted share activity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
| Shares | Weighted-Average<br>Grant Date<br>Fair Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Unvested at January 1, 2023 | 567,317 | $ | 21.60 |
| Granted | 113,084 | $ | 15.04 |
| Vested | (183,721) | $ | 23.14 |
| Forfeited | (53,131) | $ | 16.72 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2023 | 443,549 | $ | 19.88 |
| Granted | 139,134 | $ | 16.11 |
| Vested | (171,508) | $ | 21.20 |
| Forfeited | (3,127) | $ | 15.69 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2024 | 408,048 | $ | 18.07 |
| Granted | 165,582 | $ | 12.80 |
| Vested | (166,135) | $ | 19.70 |
| Forfeited | (7,870) | $ | 14.44 |
| Unvested at December 31, 2025 | 399,625 | $ | 15.28 |
The fair value of each of these service condition restricted share awards is determined based on the closing price of the Company's common shares on the grant date and compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized approximately $3.1 million, $3.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to these awards as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2025, there was $2.2 million of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares. The unrecognized share-based compensation expense is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1.7 years.
Performance-Based Equity Awards
On February 12, 2020, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 161,777 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2023, following the completion of the performance period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, the Company issued 51,686 common shares in settlement of the awards, based on the performance criteria set forth in the award agreements.
On February 18, 2021, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 189,348 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2024, following the completion of the performance period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023, the Company issued 71,677 common shares in settlement of the awards, based on the performance criteria set forth in the award agreements.
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On May 16, 2022, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 175,898 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2025, following the completion of the performance period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024, the Company issued 29,928 common shares in settlement of the awards, based on the performance criteria set forth in the award agreements.
On February 17, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 314,235 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. In January 2026, following the completion of the performance period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, none of these awards vested and the Company issued zero common shares to officers or employees.
On February 15, 2024, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 322,950 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. These awards will vest, if at all, in 2027. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vest will be from 0% to 200% of the target award and will be determined in 2027 based on the performance criteria set forth in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
On February 7, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved a target award of 348,332 performance-based equity awards to officers and employees of the Company. These awards will vest, if at all, in 2028. The actual number of common shares that ultimately vest will be from 0% to 200% of the target award and will be determined in 2028 based on the performance criteria set forth in the award agreements for the period of performance from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
The grant date fair value of the performance awards, with market conditions, were determined using a Monte Carlo simulation method with the following assumptions (dollars in millions):
| Performance Award Grant Date | Percentage of Total Award | Grant Date Fair Value by Component | Volatility | Interest Rate | Dividend Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2020 | ||||||
| Relative Total Shareholder Return | 100.00% | $4.9 | 23.40% | 1.41% | —% | |
| February 18, 2021 | ||||||
| Relative Total Shareholder Return | 100.00% | $6.0 | 56.00% | 0.19% | —% | |
| May 16, 2022 | ||||||
| Relative Total Shareholder Return | 100.00% | $5.3 | 58.70% | 2.72% | —% | |
| February 17, 2023 | ||||||
| Relative and Absolute Total Shareholder Return | 70.00% / 30.00% | $6.0 | 61.60% | 4.31% | —% | |
| February 15, 2024 | ||||||
| Relative and Absolute Total Shareholder Return | 70.00% / 30.00% | $6.6 | 38.50% | 4.38% | —% | |
| February 7, 2025 | ||||||
| Relative and Absolute Total Shareholder Return | 70.00% / 30.00% | $4.5 | 37.60% | 4.31% | —% |
In the table above, the Relative Total Shareholder Return and Absolute Total Shareholder Return components are market conditions as defined by ASC 718.
Dividends on unvested performance-based equity awards accrue over the vesting period and will be paid on the actual number of shares that vest at the end of the applicable period. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis through the vesting date.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized approximately $5.7 million, $6.0 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to performance-based equity awards as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2025, there was approximately $5.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to these performance-based equity awards which will be recognized over the weighted-average remaining vesting period of 1.6 years.
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Long-Term Incentive Partnership Units
LTIP units, which are also referred to as profits interest units, may be issued to eligible participants for the performance of services to or for the benefit of the Operating Partnership. LTIP units are a class of partnership unit in the Operating Partnership and receive, whether vested or not, the same per-unit profit distributions as the other outstanding units in the Operating Partnership, which equal per-share distributions on common shares. LTIP units are allocated their pro-rata share of the Company's net income (loss). Vested LTIP units may be converted by the holder, at any time, into an equal number of common Operating Partnership units and thereafter will possess all of the rights and interests of a common Operating Partnership unit, including the right to redeem the common Operating Partnership unit for a common share in the Company or cash, at the option of the Operating Partnership.
As of December 31, 2025, the Operating Partnership had two classes of LTIP units, LTIP Class A units and LTIP Class B units. All of the outstanding LTIP units are held by officers of the Company.
On February 18, 2021, the Board of Trustees granted 600,097 LTIP Class B units to executive officers. These LTIP units will vest ratably on January 1, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, contingent upon continued employment with the Company. The fair value of each award was determined based on the closing price of the Company's common shares on the grant date of $22.69 per unit with an aggregate grant date fair value of $13.6 million.
On February 17, 2023, the Board of Trustees granted 131,276 LTIP Class B units to executive officers. These LTIP units will vest ratably on January 1, 2024, 2025 and 2026, contingent upon continued employment with the Company. The fair value of each award was determined based on the closing price of the Company's common shares on the grant date of $15.04 per unit with an aggregate grant date fair value of $2.0 million.
On February 15, 2024, the Board of Trustees granted 136,353 LTIP Class B units to executive officers. These LTIP units will vest ratably on January 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027, contingent upon continued employment with the Company. The fair value of each award was determined based on the closing price of the Company's common shares on the grant date of $16.13 per unit with an aggregate grant date fair value of $2.2 million.
On February 7, 2025, the Board of Trustees granted 159,594 LTIP Class B units to executive officers. These LTIP units will vest ratably on January 1, 2026, 2027 and 2028, contingent upon continued employment with the Company. The fair value of each award was determined based on the closing price of the Company's common shares on the grant date of $12.81 per unit with an aggregate grant date fair value of $2.0 million.
As of December 31, 2025, the Operating Partnership had 1,154,431 LTIP units outstanding, of which 710,156 LTIP units have vested. As of December 31, 2024, the Operating Partnership had 994,837 LTIP units outstanding, of which 470,920 LTIP units have vested. Only vested LTIP units may be converted to OP units, which in turn can be tendered for redemption as described in Note 7. Equity.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized approximately $4.9 million, $4.2 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in expense related to these LTIP units. As of December 31, 2025, there was $2.2 million of unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to LTIP units. The aggregate expense related to the LTIP unit grants is presented as non-controlling interest in the Company's accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
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Note 9. Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90 percent of its REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains) to its shareholders. It is the Company's current intention to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company's qualification for taxation as a REIT. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to federal corporate income tax on that portion of its taxable income that is currently distributed to shareholders. However, as a REIT, the Company is still subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income of TRSs, including our TRS lessees, are subject to federal, state and local income taxes.
For federal income tax purposes, the cash distributions paid to the Company's common shareholders and preferred shareholders may be characterized as ordinary income, return of capital (generally non-taxable) or capital gains. Tax law permits certain characterization of distributions which could result in differences between cash basis and tax basis distribution amounts.
The following characterizes distributions paid per common share and preferred share on a tax basis for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||
| Common Shares: | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary non-qualified income | $ | — | — | % | $ | — | — | % | $ | 0.0400 | 100.00 | % |
| Qualified dividend | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Capital gain | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Return of capital | 0.0400 | 100.00 | % | 0.0300 | 100.00 | % | — | — | % | |||
| Total | $ | 0.0400 | 100.00 | % | $ | 0.0300 | 100.00 | % | $ | 0.0400 | 100.00 | % |
| Series E Preferred Shares: | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary non-qualified income | $ | — | — | % | $ | 0.9786 | 81.87 | % | $ | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % |
| Qualified dividend | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Capital gain | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Return of capital | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % | 0.2167 | 18.13 | % | — | — | % | |||
| Total | $ | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.1953 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % |
| Series F Preferred Shares: | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary non-qualified income | $ | — | — | % | $ | 0.9671 | 81.87 | % | $ | 1.5750 | 100.00 | % |
| Qualified dividend | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Capital gain | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Return of capital | 1.5750 | 100.00 | % | 0.2142 | 18.13 | % | — | — | % | |||
| Total | $ | 1.5750 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.1813 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.5750 | 100.00 | % |
| Series G Preferred Shares: | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary non-qualified income | $ | — | — | % | $ | 0.9786 | 81.87 | % | $ | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % |
| Qualified dividend | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Capital gain | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Return of capital | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % | 0.2167 | 18.13 | % | — | — | % | |||
| Total | $ | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.1953 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.5938 | 100.00 | % |
| Series H Preferred Shares: | ||||||||||||
| Ordinary non-qualified income | $ | — | — | % | $ | 0.8750 | 81.87 | % | $ | 1.4250 | 100.00 | % |
| Qualified dividend | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Capital gain | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Return of capital | 1.4250 | 100.00 | % | 0.1938 | 18.13 | % | — | — | % | |||
| Total | $ | 1.4250 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.0688 | 100.00 | % | $ | 1.4250 | 100.00 | % |
The common and preferred distributions declared on December 15, 2022 and paid on January 17, 2023 were treated as 2022 distributions for tax purposes.
The common and preferred distributions declared on December 15, 2023 and paid on January 16, 2024 were treated as 2023 distributions for tax purposes.
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The common and preferred distributions declared on December 15, 2024 and paid on January 15, 2025 were treated as 2025 distributions for tax purposes.
The common and preferred distributions declared on December 15, 2025 and paid on January 15, 2026 will be treated as 2026 distributions for tax purposes.
The Company's provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Current: | ||||||
| Federal | $ | 1,273 | $ | 1,197 | $ | 237 |
| State and local | 821 | 1,658 | 418 | |||
| Total current provision | $ | 2,094 | $ | 2,855 | $ | 655 |
| Deferred: | ||||||
| Federal | 4,068 | (25,280) | — | |||
| State and local | 129 | (3,203) | — | |||
| Total deferred provision (benefit) | $ | 4,197 | $ | (28,483) | $ | — |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 6,291 | $ | (25,628) | $ | 655 |
A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory rate and the Company's effective tax rate is as follows (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||
| U.S. federal statutory tax rate | $ | (11,747) | 21.0 | % | $ | (5,379) | 21.0 | % | $ | 16,808 | 21.0 | % |
| State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect (1) | 704 | (1.3) | % | (1,829) | 7.1 | % | 409 | 0.5 | % | |||
| Effect of changes in tax law or rates enacted in the current period | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Tax credits | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Changes in valuation allowance | 779 | (1.4) | % | (28,368) | 110.8 | % | 973 | 1.2 | % | |||
| Nontaxable or nondeductible items: | ||||||||||||
| REIT income not subject to tax | 16,390 | (29.3) | % | 9,800 | (38.3) | % | (16,536) | (20.7) | % | |||
| Other | 168 | (0.3) | % | 178 | (0.7) | % | 97 | 0.1 | % | |||
| Changes in unrecognized tax benefits | — | — | % | — | — | % | — | — | % | |||
| Other adjustments: | ||||||||||||
| Deferred adjustment for investment in subsidiary | — | — | % | — | — | % | (1,104) | (1.4) | % | |||
| Miscellaneous | (3) | — | % | (30) | 0.1 | % | 8 | — | % | |||
| Effective tax rate | $ | 6,291 | (11.3) | % | $ | (25,628) | 100.0 | % | $ | 655 | 0.7 | % |
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(1) The following states made up the majority of the tax effect: California and Massachusetts in 2025, 2024 and 2023.
The Company paid income taxes or received income tax refunds of the following (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| U.S. federal | $ | 578 | $ | 465 | $ | (2,911) |
| U.S. state and local: | ||||||
| California | 894 | 1,515 | * | |||
| Florida | * | 221 | * | |||
| Illinois | 103 | 260 | 222 | |||
| Philadelphia | (170) | * | * | |||
| Others | 9 | 123 | 140 | |||
| Total U.S. state and local | $ | 836 | $ | 2,119 | $ | 362 |
| Total income taxes paid (refunded) | $ | 1,414 | $ | 2,584 | $ | (2,549) |
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* The amount of income taxes paid during the year did not meet the 5% disaggregation threshold.
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The significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 consisted of the following (in thousands):
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred Tax Assets: | ||||
| Net operating loss carryover | $ | 28,443 | $ | 34,125 |
| State taxes and other | 10,000 | 7,671 | ||
| Depreciation | 14 | 31 | ||
| Total deferred tax asset before valuation allowance | $ | 38,457 | $ | 41,827 |
| Valuation allowance | (14,171) | (13,344) | ||
| Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance | $ | 24,286 | $ | 28,483 |
The Company evaluates its deferred tax assets each reporting period to determine if it is more likely than not that those assets will be realized or if a valuation allowance is needed. In 2024, due to the TRS no longer having a three-year cumulative loss and continued improvement in the Company's financial results coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the projected future taxable income of its TRS, the Company released a portion of its federal and state valuation allowance. The change in the valuation allowance was a $0.8 million increase in 2025 and a $31.7 million decrease in 2024. The Company has provided a valuation allowance against a portion of its state deferred tax assets at December 31, 2025 due to the uncertainty of realizing the loss in future years. The Company's federal net operating loss can be carried forward indefinitely.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no material unrecognized tax benefits. As a policy, the Company recognizes penalties and interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense, however, there are currently no such accruals. The Company files tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable. Due to the net operating loss carryforward, tax years 2020 through 2025 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.
Note 10. Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except share and per-share data):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Numerator: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders | $ | (105,723) | $ | (46,767) | $ | (113,270) |
| Less: dividends paid on unvested share-based compensation | (34) | (37) | (41) | |||
| Net income (loss) available to common shareholders — basic and diluted | $ | (105,757) | $ | (46,804) | $ | (113,311) |
| Denominator: | ||||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares — basic and diluted | 117,027,594 | 119,774,655 | 121,813,042 | |||
| Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — basic | $ | (0.90) | $ | (0.39) | $ | (0.93) |
| Net income (loss) per share available to common shareholders — diluted | $ | (0.90) | $ | (0.39) | $ | (0.93) |
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 1,383,592, 1,215,533 and 1,108,816, respectively, of unvested service condition restricted shares and performance-based equity awards were excluded from diluted weighted-average number of common shares, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, 13,739,215, 29,441,175 and 29,441,175, respectively, of common shares underlying the Convertible Notes 2026 have been excluded from diluted shares as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
The LTIP and OP units held by the non-controlling interest holders have been excluded from the denominator of the diluted earnings per share as there would be no effect on the amounts since the limited partners' share of income (loss) would also be added or subtracted to derive net income (loss) available to common shareholders.
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Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies
Hotel Management Agreements
The Company's hotel properties are operated pursuant to management agreements with various management companies. The remaining terms of these management agreements are up to eight years, not including renewals, and up to 27 years, including renewals. The majority of the Company's management agreements are terminable at will by the Company upon paying a termination fee and some are terminable by the Company upon sale of the property, with, in some cases, the payment of termination fees. Most of the agreements also provide the Company the ability to terminate based on failure to achieve defined operating performance thresholds. Termination fees range from zero to up to three times the annual base management and incentive management fees, depending on the agreement and the reason for termination. Certain of the Company's management agreements are non-terminable except upon the manager's breach of a material representation or the manager's failure to meet performance thresholds as defined in the management agreement.
The management agreements require the payment of a base management fee generally between 1% and 4% of hotel revenues. Under certain management agreements, the management companies are also eligible to receive an incentive management fee if hotel operating income, cash flows or other performance measures, as defined in the agreements, exceed certain performance thresholds. The incentive management fee is generally calculated as a percentage of hotel operating income after the Company has received a priority return on its investment in the hotel.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, combined base and incentive management fees were $39.8 million, $40.8 million and $39.3 million, respectively. Base and incentive management fees are included in other direct and indirect expenses in the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Reserve Funds
Certain of the Company's agreements with its hotel managers, franchisors, ground lessors and lenders have provisions for the Company to provide funds, typically 4.0% of hotel revenues, sufficient to cover the cost of (a) certain non-routine repairs and maintenance to the hotels and (b) replacements and renewals to the hotels' furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Restricted Cash
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had $12.0 million and $10.9 million, respectively, in restricted cash, which consisted of funds held in cash management accounts held by a lender, reserves for replacement of furniture and fixtures, and reserves to pay for real estate taxes, ground rent or property insurance under certain hotel management agreements or loan agreements.
Long-Term Property Operating and Finance Leases
At December 31, 2025, the following hotels were subject to leases as follows:
| Lease Properties | Lease Type | Lease Expiration Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant at Southernmost Beach Resort | Operating lease | April 2029 | |
| Paradise Point Resort & Spa | Operating lease | May 2050 | |
| Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco | Finance lease | August 2052 | |
| Hotel Monaco Washington DC | Operating lease | November 2059 | |
| Argonaut Hotel | Operating lease | December 2059 | |
| Hotel Zephyr Fisherman's Wharf and Retail | Operating lease | February 2062 | |
| Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel | Operating lease | September 2065 | |
| Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa | Operating lease | January 2066 | |
| San Diego Mission Bay Resort | Operating lease | July 2068 | |
| 1 Hotel San Francisco | Operating lease | March 2070 | (1) |
| Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor | Operating lease | April 2077 | |
| The Westin Copley Place, Boston | Operating lease | December 2077 | (2) |
| The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston | Operating lease | May 2080 | |
| Jekyll Island Club Resort and Restaurant | Operating lease | January 2089 | |
| Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco | Operating and finance lease | June 2089 | (4) |
| Hotel Zelos San Francisco | Operating lease | June 2097 | |
| Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills | Operating lease | January 2107 | (3) |
| Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort | Operating lease | July 2112 |
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(1) The expiration date assumes the exercise of a 14-year extension option.
(2) No payments are required through maturity.
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(3) The expiration date assumes the exercise of all 19 five-year extension options.
(4) This property consists of a 116-guest room building which is owned fee simple and an adjoining building with 80 guest-rooms which is subject to a lease agreement. The expiration date assumes the exercise of a 30-year extension option.
The Company's leases may require minimum fixed rent payments, percentage rent payments based on a percentage of revenues in excess of certain thresholds or rent payments equal to the greater of a minimum fixed rent or percentage rent. Minimum fixed rent may be adjusted annually by increases in the consumer price index and may be subject to minimum and maximum increases. Some leases also contain certain restrictions on modifications that can be made to the hotel structures due to their status as national historic landmarks.
The Company records expense on a straight-line basis for leases that provide for minimum rental payments that increase in pre-established amounts over the remaining terms of the leases. Ground rent expense is included in real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent in the Company's accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
The components of ground rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Fixed ground rent | $ | 19,797 | $ | 19,187 | $ | 19,133 |
| Variable ground rent | 19,696 | 20,288 | 20,252 | |||
| Total ground rent | $ | 39,493 | $ | 39,475 | $ | 39,385 |
Future maturities of lease liabilities for the Company's operating and finance leases at December 31, 2025 were as follows (in thousands):
| Operating Leases | Finance Leases | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $ | 22,002 | $ | 2,530 |
| 2027 | 21,954 | 2,615 | ||
| 2028 | 22,049 | 2,703 | ||
| 2029 | 21,913 | 2,794 | ||
| 2030 | 21,944 | 2,887 | ||
| Thereafter | 1,542,011 | 103,180 | ||
| Total lease payments | $ | 1,651,873 | $ | 116,709 |
| Less: Imputed interest | (1,318,805) | (72,115) | ||
| Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 333,068 | $ | 44,594 |
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the weighted-average remaining operating lease term was 55.4 years and 57.1 years, respectively, and the weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liabilities was 6.4% for both periods. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the weighted-average remaining finance lease term was 28.9 years and 29.9 years, respectively, and the weighted-average discount rate used to determine the finance lease liabilities was 7.0% for both periods.
Litigation
The nature of the operations of hotels exposes the Company's hotels, the Company and the Operating Partnership to the risk of claims and litigation in the normal course of their business. The Company has insurance to cover certain potential material losses. The Company is not presently subject to any material litigation nor, to the Company's knowledge, is any material litigation threatened against the Company.
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Note 12. Supplemental Information to Statements of Cash Flows
| (in thousands) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Interest paid, net of capitalized interest | $ | 99,184 | $ | 100,417 | $ | 105,519 |
| Interest capitalized | $ | — | $ | 4,710 | $ | 1,825 |
| Income taxes paid (refunded) | $ | 1,414 | $ | 2,584 | $ | (2,549) |
| Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||||
| Distributions payable on common shares/units | $ | 1,225 | $ | 1,264 | $ | 1,261 |
| Distributions payable on preferred shares/units | $ | 10,414 | $ | 10,601 | $ | 10,601 |
| Issuance of common shares for Board of Trustees compensation | $ | 745 | $ | 745 | $ | 754 |
| Issuance of common shares for OP units redemption | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,515 |
| Accrued additions and improvements to hotel properties | $ | (3,041) | $ | 1,817 | $ | 65 |
| Write-off of fully depreciated building, furniture, fixtures and equipment | $ | — | $ | 52,945 | $ | 7,267 |
| Write-off of fully amortized deferred financing costs | $ | 4,971 | $ | 8,841 | $ | 1,199 |
| Write-down of investment | $ | 3,900 | $ | — | $ | — |
| Preferred shares received in connection with hotel sale | $ | 4,000 | $ | — | $ | — |
Note 13. Operating Segment Information
The Company invests in luxury and upper-upscale hotels located in major U.S. cities and resort properties located near our primary target urban markets and select destination resort markets, with an emphasis on major gateway coastal markets. In this note, the Company refers to hotels and resorts as "hotels". These hotels provide lodging, food and beverage services, and a range of amenities, including banquet and meeting space, fitness centers, swimming pools, spas, golf courses and other lifestyle amenities. The Company's Chief Executive Officer, who serves as the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), evaluates the performance, allocates capital resources and manages the overall operating and investing strategy of each hotel individually. The Company's hotels are not managed on a consolidated basis. Given these factors, the Company considers each hotel to be an operating segment. Because all of the Company's hotels offer similar full-service products, services and facilities, serve a similar mix of business and leisure customers, have similar economic characteristics and risks, and utilize similar methods to distribute their products and services via third-party management companies, all hotels have been aggregated into a single segment for reporting purposes.
All operating segments adhere to the same accounting policies as those described in Note. 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The CODM evaluates the performance of each operating segment using hotel earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization ("Hotel EBITDA"), comparing it to prior reporting periods, forecasts and industry/peer benchmarks on a monthly basis to make decisions and allocate resources. Additionally, the CODM considers other performance indicators such as Total Revenue, Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR), Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Occupancy to assess performance. The CODM does not rely on segment assets or aggregated data by brand, property type, or geographic region to make strategic, operational, investment or resource allocation decisions.
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The following table presents the Company's segment hotel revenues, Hotel EBITDA, including significant hotel expenses and its reconciliation to Net income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Revenues: | ||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,475,544 | $ | 1,453,309 | $ | 1,419,949 |
| Less: Corporate and other revenues | 1,082 | 7,084 | 10,484 | |||
| Hotel revenues | 1,474,462 | 1,446,225 | 1,409,465 | |||
| Significant hotel expenses: | ||||||
| Room expenses | 259,863 | 250,875 | 248,020 | |||
| Food and beverage expenses | 280,379 | 273,731 | 264,163 | |||
| Hotel general and administrative | 122,926 | 119,308 | 120,122 | |||
| Hotel sales and marketing | 96,873 | 94,490 | 94,187 | |||
| Hotel operations and maintenance | 124,979 | 120,677 | 119,277 | |||
| Hotel management fee | 41,194 | 42,326 | 40,782 | |||
| Hotel real estate taxes, personal property taxes, property insurance and ground rent | 133,853 | 124,142 | 120,062 | |||
| Other segment items (1) | 53,212 | 51,507 | 51,565 | |||
| Hotel EBITDA | 361,183 | 369,169 | 351,287 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | (227,659) | (229,531) | (240,645) | |||
| Interest expense | (103,333) | (112,432) | (115,660) | |||
| Impairment | (48,871) | (48,146) | (81,788) | |||
| Gain on sale of hotel properties | — | — | 30,375 | |||
| Business interruption insurance income and gain on insurance settlement | 17,422 | 48,574 | 32,985 | |||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | (6,291) | 25,628 | (655) | |||
| Corporate and other (2) | (54,681) | (53,246) | (50,175) | |||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (62,230) | $ | 16 | $ | (74,276) |
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(1) Other segment items include expenses incurred for parking, spa, franchise fees and other hotel operating expenses.
(2) Corporate and other include corporate general and administrative and other operating income and expenses.
Note 14. Subsequent Events
On February 11, 2026, the Company amended its Credit Facility to provide for a $450.0 million delayed draw term loan facility which will mature in February 2031. The Company immediately borrowed $360.0 million under the delayed draw term loan to extend the Term Loan 2027. The Company has the option to borrow the remaining $90.0 million by December 15, 2026. The Credit Facility was also amended to remove the SOFR adjustment from its senior unsecured revolving credit facility and all unsecured term loan facilities. Concurrently, the maturity date of the $48.0 million unextended portion of the senior unsecured revolving credit facility was extended to October 13, 2028.
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| Description | Encumbrances | Land | Building and Improvements | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (1) | Land | Building and Improvements | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | Total | Accumulated Depreciation | Net Book Value | Year of Original Construction | Date of Acquisition | Depreciation Life | |||||||||||
| Hotel Monaco Washington DC | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 60,630 | $ | 2,441 | $ | 24,878 | $ | — | $ | 80,394 | $ | 7,555 | $ | 87,949 | $ | 41,859 | $ | 46,090 | 1839 | 9/9/2010 | 3-40 years |
| Skamania Lodge | — | 7,130 | 44,987 | 3,523 | 55,132 | 11,973 | 88,000 | 10,799 | 110,772 | 43,224 | 67,548 | 1993 | 11/3/2010 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica | — | 18,784 | 81,580 | 2,295 | 32,796 | 18,789 | 106,932 | 9,734 | 135,455 | 46,292 | 89,163 | 1972 | 11/19/2010 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Argonaut Hotel | — | — | 79,492 | 4,247 | 6,873 | — | 86,327 | 4,285 | 90,612 | 35,940 | 54,672 | 1907 | 2/16/2011 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | — | 25,537 | 86,089 | 6,850 | 35,920 | 25,537 | 118,888 | 9,971 | 154,396 | 56,242 | 98,154 | 1987 | 4/6/2011 | 1-40 years | |||||||||||
| Mondrian Los Angeles | — | 20,306 | 110,283 | 6,091 | 27,447 | 20,306 | 131,586 | 12,235 | 164,127 | 63,327 | 100,800 | 1959 | 5/3/2011 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| W Boston | — | 19,453 | 63,893 | 5,887 | 20,837 | 19,453 | 79,710 | 10,907 | 110,070 | 40,975 | 69,095 | 2009 | 6/8/2011 | 2-40 years | |||||||||||
| Hotel Zetta San Francisco | — | 7,294 | 22,166 | 290 | 18,899 | 7,294 | 36,207 | 5,148 | 48,649 | 18,920 | 29,729 | 1913 | 4/4/2012 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills | — | 24,403 | 93,203 | 3,600 | 35,076 | 24,403 | 121,397 | 10,482 | 156,282 | 58,111 | 98,171 | 1969 | 8/23/2012 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Hotel Zelos San Francisco | — | — | 63,430 | 3,780 | 14,659 | — | 75,564 | 6,305 | 81,869 | 33,834 | 48,035 | 1907 | 10/25/2012 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown | — | 20,103 | 90,162 | 6,881 | 31,622 | 20,103 | 119,336 | 9,329 | 148,768 | 53,280 | 95,488 | 1988 | 1/29/2013 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| The Hotel Zags | — | 8,215 | 37,874 | 1,500 | (1,482) | 5,197 | 37,386 | 3,524 | 46,107 | 18,275 | 27,832 | 1962 | 8/28/2013 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Hotel Zephyr Fisherman's Wharf | — | — | 116,445 | 3,550 | 44,528 | — | 156,269 | 8,254 | 164,523 | 67,398 | 97,125 | 1964 | 12/9/2013 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco | — | 12,561 | 43,665 | 1,094 | 38,472 | 12,562 | 76,794 | 6,436 | 95,792 | 39,388 | 56,404 | 1913 | 5/22/2014 | 1-45 years | |||||||||||
| The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland | — | 18,493 | 92,339 | 8,757 | 19,233 | 18,493 | 103,180 | 17,149 | 138,822 | 47,311 | 91,511 | 1909 | 7/17/2014 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Beverly Hills | — | — | 90,675 | 1,500 | 16,039 | — | 101,351 | 6,863 | 108,214 | 37,463 | 70,751 | 1972 | 11/20/2014 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Revere Hotel Boston Common | — | 41,857 | 207,817 | 10,596 | (34,822) | 17,367 | 188,261 | 19,820 | 225,448 | 80,386 | 145,062 | 1972 | 12/18/2014 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club | — | 112,575 | 82,117 | 6,733 | 57,715 | 114,355 | 133,166 | 11,619 | 259,140 | 41,368 | 217,772 | 1968 | 5/21/2015 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| 1 Hotel San Francisco | — | — | 105,693 | 3,896 | 40,331 | — | 134,652 | 15,268 | 149,920 | 42,184 | 107,736 | 2005 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Chaminade Resort & Spa | — | 22,590 | 37,114 | 6,009 | 22,788 | 22,680 | 54,371 | 11,450 | 88,501 | 21,259 | 67,242 | 1985 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Harbor Court Hotel San Francisco | — | — | 79,009 | 6,190 | 2,224 | — | 80,409 | 7,014 | 87,423 | 21,342 | 66,081 | 1926/1991 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel | — | — | 91,442 | 5,257 | 20,824 | — | 106,817 | 10,706 | 117,523 | 30,854 | 86,669 | 1967/2002 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
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| Schedule III--Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation | ||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Initial Costs | Gross Amount at End of Year | |||||||||||||
| Description | Encumbrances | Land | Building and Improvements | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (1) | Land | Building and Improvements | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | Total | Accumulated Depreciation | Net Book Value | Year of Original Construction | Date of Acquisition | Depreciation Life |
| Le Parc at Melrose | — | 17,876 | 65,515 | 2,496 | 14,557 | 17,966 | 75,953 | 6,525 | 100,444 | 21,421 | 79,023 | 1970 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Chamberlain West Hollywood | — | 14,462 | 43,157 | 5,983 | 2,841 | 14,495 | 44,952 | 6,996 | 66,443 | 14,923 | 51,520 | 1970/2005 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Hotel Ziggy | — | 12,440 | 36,932 | 3,951 | (12,161) | 7,225 | 28,008 | 5,929 | 41,162 | 11,413 | 29,749 | 1954 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| The Westin Copley Place, Boston | — | — | 291,754 | 35,780 | 26,161 | — | 313,465 | 40,230 | 353,695 | 94,401 | 259,294 | 1983 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston | — | — | 195,797 | 15,126 | 9,167 | — | 202,099 | 17,991 | 220,090 | 53,411 | 166,679 | 1851/2007 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor | — | — | 122,344 | 6,862 | 11,490 | — | 132,119 | 8,577 | 140,696 | 32,664 | 108,032 | 1993 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| George Hotel | — | 15,373 | 65,529 | 4,489 | 2,321 | 15,373 | 67,358 | 4,981 | 87,712 | 16,583 | 71,129 | 1928 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Viceroy Washington DC | — | 18,686 | 60,927 | 2,838 | (4,748) | 14,035 | 57,092 | 6,576 | 77,703 | 18,774 | 58,929 | 1962 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Hotel Zena Washington DC | — | 19,035 | 60,402 | 2,066 | 29,879 | 19,064 | 86,154 | 6,164 | 111,382 | 25,291 | 86,091 | 1972 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Paradise Point Resort & Spa | — | — | 199,304 | 22,032 | 25,293 | 269 | 214,465 | 31,895 | 246,629 | 67,158 | 179,471 | 1962 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | — | 33,017 | 131,926 | 7,741 | 28,070 | 33,017 | 153,502 | 14,235 | 200,754 | 40,879 | 159,875 | 2000 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter | — | — | 74,768 | 8,830 | 58,395 | 23,478 | 99,449 | 19,066 | 141,993 | 34,870 | 107,123 | 2005 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| L'Auberge Del Mar | — | 33,304 | 92,297 | 5,393 | 16,240 | 33,323 | 104,701 | 9,210 | 147,234 | 29,049 | 118,185 | 1989 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| San Diego Mission Bay Resort | — | — | 80,733 | 9,458 | 30,320 | 118 | 101,850 | 18,543 | 120,511 | 40,058 | 80,453 | 1962 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Southernmost Beach Resort | — | 90,396 | 253,954 | 8,676 | 47,418 | 92,783 | 289,331 | 18,330 | 400,444 | 68,159 | 332,285 | 1958-2008 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| The Marker Key West Harbor Resort | — | 25,463 | 66,903 | 2,486 | 2,139 | 25,463 | 67,673 | 3,855 | 96,991 | 16,602 | 80,389 | 2014 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection | — | 39,576 | 114,014 | 7,608 | (53,333) | 25,181 | 73,286 | 9,398 | 107,865 | 21,566 | 86,299 | 1998 | 11/30/2018 | 3-40 years |
| Jekyll Island Club Resort | — | — | 88,912 | 5,031 | 24,895 | — | 105,887 | 12,951 | 118,838 | 26,064 | 92,774 | 1886/1986 | 7/22/2021 | 2-40 years |
| Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort(2) | 40,000 | — | 244,230 | 22,288 | 16,789 | — | 256,332 | 26,975 | 283,307 | 50,535 | 232,772 | 2015 | 9/23/2021 | 3-40 years |
| Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa(3) | 53,395 | — | 104,280 | 3,646 | 28,853 | 267 | 125,029 | 11,483 | 136,779 | 24,461 | 112,318 | 2004 | 12/1/2021 | 2-40 years |
| Inn on Fifth | — | 50,503 | 95,826 | 7,989 | 5,759 | 50,510 | 100,609 | 8,958 | 160,077 | 15,745 | 144,332 | 1960 | 5/11/2022 | 3-40 years |
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| As of December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Initial Costs | Gross Amount at End of Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description | Encumbrances | Land | Building and Improvements | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (1) | Land | Building and Improvements | Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | Total | Accumulated Depreciation | Net Book Value | Year of Original Construction | Date of Acquisition | Depreciation Life | |||||||||||
| Newport Harbor Island Resort | — | 43,287 | 118,227 | 12,817 | 63,270 | 43,305 | 170,400 | 23,896 | 237,601 | 35,869 | 201,732 | 1969 | 6/23/2022 | 3-40 years | |||||||||||
| $ | 93,395 | $ | 772,719 | $ | 4,387,836 | $ | 304,553 | $ | 903,604 | $ | 754,384 | $ | 5,086,711 | $ | 527,617 | $ | 6,368,712 | $ | 1,699,128 | $ | 4,669,584 |
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(1) Disposals are reflected as reductions to cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition.
(2) Encumbrance on Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is presented at face value, which excludes unamortized deferred financing costs of $0.4 million at December 31, 2025.
(3) Encumbrance on Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is presented at face value, which excludes unamortized deferred financing costs of $0.1 million at December 31, 2025.
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| Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | ||
|---|---|---|
| Schedule III--Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - Continued | ||
| As of December 31, 2025 | ||
| (in thousands) | ||
| Reconciliation of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation: | ||
| Reconciliation of Real Estate: | ||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | 6,729,381 |
| Capital expenditures | 188,520 | |
| Disposal of Assets | (400,705) | |
| Other | (70,914) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 6,446,282 |
| Capital expenditures | 148,314 | |
| Disposal of Assets | (52,945) | |
| Other | (42,918) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 6,498,733 |
| Capital expenditures | 94,356 | |
| Disposal of Assets | (171,174) | |
| Other | (53,203) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 6,368,712 |
| Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation: | ||
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | $ | 1,180,434 |
| Depreciation | 239,422 | |
| Disposal of Assets | (103,589) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,316,267 |
| Depreciation | 228,332 | |
| Disposal of Assets | (8,958) | |
| Other | (4,787) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $ | 1,530,854 |
| Depreciation | 226,709 | |
| Disposal of Assets | (51,730) | |
| Other | (6,705) | |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | $ | 1,699,128 |
The aggregate cost of properties for federal income tax purposes is approximately $5.9 billion as of December 31, 2025.
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Document
Exhibit 4.1
DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
As of December 31, 2025, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, which is referred to herein is Pebblebrook, the Company, we, our or us, had five classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as follows, each of which is a class or series of our shares of beneficial interest:
(i)common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, or common shares, of which there were 113,188,134 outstanding, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE, under the trading symbol “PEB”;
(ii)6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value per share, or the Series E Preferred Shares, of which there were 4,265,374 outstanding, having an aggregate liquidation preference of $106,634,350, listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “PEB-PE”;
(iii)6.3% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value per share, or the Series F Preferred Shares, of which there were 5,890,475 outstanding, having an aggregate liquidation preference of $147,261,875, listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “PEB-PF”;
(iv)6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value per share, or the Series G Preferred Shares, of which there were 9,085,949 outstanding, having an aggregate liquidation preference of $227,148,725, listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “PEB-PG”; and
(v)5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value per share, or the Series H Preferred Shares, of which there were 7,827,164 outstanding, having an aggregate liquidation preference of $195,679,100, listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “PEB-PH.”
Although the following summary describes the material terms of our shares of beneficial interest, and each class or series thereof, it is not a complete description of the Maryland REIT Law, or the MRL, the Maryland General Corporation Law, or the MGCL, provisions applicable to a Maryland real estate investment trust or our declaration of trust and bylaws. This summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, our declaration of trust, our bylaws, the MRL and the MGCL. We have incorporated by reference our declaration of trust and bylaws as exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-K with which this exhibit was filed.
All Classes and Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest
General
Our declaration of trust provides that we may issue up to 500,000,000 common shares and 100,000,000 preferred shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, or preferred shares. Our declaration of trust authorizes our board of trustees to amend our declaration of trust to increase or decrease the aggregate number of authorized shares or the number of shares of any class or series without shareholder approval.
Under Maryland law, shareholders are not personally liable for the obligations of a real estate investment trust solely as a result of their status as shareholders.
The transfer agent, registrar and distribution disbursement agent for each class or series of our outstanding shares of beneficial interest is Equiniti Trust Company.
Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer
For us to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code, our shares of beneficial interest must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months (other than the first year for which an election to be a REIT has been made) or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year. Also, not more than 50% of the value of our outstanding shares of beneficial interest may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Code to include certain entities) during the last half of a taxable year (other than the first year for which an election to be a REIT has been made).
Our declaration of trust, subject to certain exceptions, contains restrictions on the ownership and transfer of our shares that are intended to assist us in complying with these requirements and continuing to qualify as a REIT, among other purposes. Our declaration of trust provides that, subject to certain exceptions, no person may beneficially or constructively own more than 9.8% in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the outstanding shares of any class or series of our shares of beneficial interest.
Our declaration of trust also prohibits any person from (i) beneficially owning shares of beneficial interest to the extent that such beneficial ownership would result in our being “closely held” within the meaning of Section 856(h) of the Code (without regard to whether the ownership interest is held during the last half of the taxable year), (ii) transferring our shares of beneficial interest to the extent that such transfer would result in our shares of beneficial interest being beneficially owned by less than 100 persons (determined under the principles of Section 856(a)(5) of the Code), (iii) beneficially or constructively owning our shares of beneficial interest to the extent such beneficial or constructive ownership would cause us to constructively own ten percent or more of the ownership interests in a tenant (other than a taxable REIT subsidiary, or TRS) of our real property within the meaning of Section 856(d)(2)(B) of the Code or (iv) beneficially or constructively owning our shares of beneficial interest if such ownership or transfer would otherwise cause us to fail to qualify as a REIT under the Code, including, but not limited to, as a result of any hotel management companies failing to qualify as “eligible independent contractors” under the REIT rules. Any person who acquires or attempts or intends to acquire beneficial or constructive ownership of our shares of beneficial interest that will or may violate any of the foregoing restrictions on ownership and transfer, or any person who would have owned our shares of beneficial interest that resulted in a transfer of shares to a charitable trust, is required to give written notice immediately to us, or in the case of a proposed or attempted transaction, to give at least 15 days prior written notice, and provide us with such other information as we may request in order to determine the effect of such transfer on our status as a REIT. The foregoing restrictions on ownership and transfer will not apply if our board of trustees determines that it is no longer in our best interests to attempt to qualify, or to continue to qualify, as a REIT or that compliance with any restriction is no longer required for REIT qualification.
Our board of trustees, in its sole discretion, may prospectively or retroactively exempt a person from certain of the limits described in the paragraph above and may establish or increase an excepted holder percentage limit for such person. The person seeking an exemption must provide to our board of trustees such representations, covenants and undertakings as our board of trustees may deem appropriate in order to conclude that granting the exemption will not cause us to lose our status as a REIT. Our board of trustees may not grant such an exemption to any person if such exemption would result in our failing to qualify as a REIT. Our board of trustees may require a ruling from the IRS or an opinion of counsel, in either case in form and substance satisfactory to the board of trustees, in its sole discretion, in order to determine or ensure our status as a REIT.
Any attempted transfer of our shares of beneficial interest which, if effective, would violate any of the restrictions described above will result in the number of shares causing the violation (rounded up to the nearest whole share) to be automatically transferred to a trust for the exclusive benefit of one or more charitable beneficiaries, except that any transfer that results in the violation of the restriction relating to our shares of beneficial interest being beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons will be void ab initio. In either case, the proposed transferee will not acquire any rights in such shares. The automatic transfer will be deemed to be effective as of the close of business on the business day prior to the date of the purported transfer or other event that results in the transfer to the trust. Shares held in the trust will remain issued and outstanding shares. The proposed transferee will not benefit economically from ownership of any shares held in the trust, will have no rights to dividends or other distributions and will have no rights to vote or other rights attributable to the shares held in the trust. The trustee of the trust will have all voting rights and rights to dividends or other distributions with respect to shares held in the trust. These rights will be exercised for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiary. Any dividend or other distribution paid prior to our discovery that shares have been transferred to the trust will be paid by the recipient to the trustee upon demand. Any distribution authorized but unpaid will be paid when due to the trustee. Any dividend or other distribution paid to the trustee will be held in trust for the charitable beneficiary. Subject to Maryland law, the trustee will have the authority (i) to rescind as void any vote cast by the proposed transferee prior to our discovery that the shares have been transferred to the trust and (ii) to recast the vote in accordance with the desires of the trustee acting for the benefit of the charitable beneficiary. However, if we have already taken irreversible corporate action, then the trustee will not have the authority to rescind and recast the vote.
Within 20 days of receiving notice from us that shares of beneficial interest have been transferred to the trust, the trustee will sell the shares to a person designated by the trustee, whose ownership of the shares will not violate the above ownership and transfer restrictions. Upon the sale, the interest of the charitable beneficiary in the shares sold will terminate and the trustee will distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the proposed transferee and to the charitable beneficiary as follows. The proposed transferee will receive the lesser of (i) the price paid by the proposed transferee for the shares in the transaction that resulted in such transfer or, if the event causing the shares to be held in the trust did not involve a purchase of such shares at Market Price (as defined in our declaration of trust), the Market Price of the shares on the trading day immediately preceding the day of the event causing the shares to be held in the trust and (ii) the price received by the trustee (net of any commission and other expenses of sale) from the sale or other disposition of the shares. The trustee may reduce the amount payable to the proposed transferee by the amount of dividends or other distributions that have been paid to the proposed transferee and are owed by the proposed transferee to the trustee. Any net sale proceeds in excess of the amount payable to the proposed transferee will be paid immediately to the charitable beneficiary. If, prior to our discovery that our shares have been transferred to the trust, the shares are sold by the proposed transferee, then (i) the shares shall be deemed to have been sold on behalf of the trust and (ii) to the extent that the proposed transferee received an amount for the shares that exceeds the amount he or she was entitled to receive, the excess shall be paid to the trustee upon demand.
In addition, shares of beneficial interest held in the trust will be deemed to have been offered for sale to us, or our designee, at a price per share equal to the lesser of (i) the price per share in the transaction that resulted in the transfer to the trust (or, if the event which resulted the transfer did not involve a purchase of such shares at Market Price, the Market Price on the trading day immediately preceding the day of the event causing the shares to be held in the trust) and (ii) the Market Price on the date we, or our designee, accept the offer, which we may reduce by the amount of dividends and other distributions paid to the proposed transferee and owed by the proposed transferee to the trustee. We will have the right to accept the offer until the trustee has sold the shares. Upon a sale to us, the interest of the charitable beneficiary in the shares sold will terminate and the trustee will distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the proposed transferee and the charitable beneficiary and any dividends or other distributions held by the trustee shall be paid to the charitable beneficiary.
If a transfer to a charitable trust, as described above, would be ineffective for any reason to prevent a violation of a restriction, the transfer that would have resulted in such violation will be void ab initio, and the proposed transferee shall acquire no rights in such shares.
Every owner of more than 5% (or such lower percentage as required by the Code or the regulations promulgated thereunder) of our shares of beneficial interest, within 30 days after the end of each taxable year, is required to give us written notice, stating his or her name and address, the number of shares of each class and series of our shares of beneficial interest that he or she beneficially owns and a description of the manner in which the shares are held. Each such owner will provide us with such additional information as we may request in order to determine the effect, if any, of his or her beneficial ownership on our status as a REIT and to ensure compliance with the ownership limits. In addition, each shareholder will upon demand be required to provide us with such information as we may request in good faith in order to determine our status as a REIT and to comply with the requirements of any taxing authority or governmental authority or to determine such compliance.
These ownership limitations could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for our shares or otherwise be in the best interest of our shareholders.
Power to Increase Authorized Shares and Issue Additional Shares of Beneficial Interest
Our board of trustees has the power to amend our declaration of trust from time to time without shareholder approval to increase or decrease the aggregate number of authorized shares or the number of authorized shares of any issued series of shares, to issue additional authorized but unissued shares and to classify or reclassify unissued common shares or preferred shares into other classes or series of shares and thereafter to cause Pebblebrook to issue such classified or reclassified shares. Subject to the limited rights of holders of the Series E Preferred Shares, Series F Preferred Shares, Series G Preferred Shares and Series H Preferred Shares and each other parity class or series of preferred shares, voting together as a single class, to approve certain issuances of senior classes or series of shares, the additional classes or series, as well as the common shares, will be available for issuance without further action by the shareholders, unless shareholder consent is required by applicable law or the rules of any shares exchange or automated quotation system on which the securities may be listed or traded.
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
All outstanding common shares are duly authorized, fully paid and nonassessable and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “PEB.” Subject to the preferential rights of any other class or series of shares of beneficial interest and to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on transfer of shares of beneficial interest, holders of common shares are entitled to receive dividends on such shares if, as and when authorized by our board of trustees out of assets legally available therefor and declared by Pebblebrook and to share ratably in the assets of Pebblebrook legally available for distribution to its shareholders in the event of its liquidation, dissolution or winding up after payment or establishment of reserves for all known debts and liabilities.
Subject to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on transfer of shares, and except as may be otherwise specified therein, with respect to any class or series of common shares, each outstanding common share entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders, including the election of trustees and, except as provided with respect to any other class or series of shares, the holders of such shares will possess the exclusive voting power. There is no cumulative voting in the election of the board of trustees, which means that the holders of a majority of the outstanding common shares can elect all of the trustees then standing for election and the holders of the remaining shares will not be able to elect any trustees.
Holders of common shares have no preference, conversion, exchange, sinking fund or redemption rights, have no preemptive rights to subscribe for any securities of Pebblebrook and generally have no appraisal rights unless our board of trustees determines that appraisal rights apply, with respect to all or any classes or series of shares, to one or more transactions occurring after the date of such determination in connection with which shareholders would otherwise be entitled to exercise appraisal rights. Subject to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on transfer of shares, the common shares will have equal distribution, liquidation and other rights.
Our declaration of trust authorizes our board of trustees to reclassify any unissued common shares into other classes or series of shares and to establish the number of shares in each class or series and to set the preferences, conversion and other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions or other distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions of redemption for each such class or series.
Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest
6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest
General. The outstanding Series E Preferred Shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “PEB-PE.” Our board of trustees may, without notice to or the consent of holders of Series E Preferred Shares, authorize the issuance and sale of additional Series E Preferred Shares from time to time. For purposes of this section “6.375% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest,” terms that are defined in this section have such meanings in this section only.
Ranking. The Series E Preferred Shares will rank, with respect to distribution rights and rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up:
•senior to all classes or series of common shares, and to any other class or series of shares expressly designated as ranking junior to the Series E Preferred Shares;
•on parity with any class or series of shares expressly designated as ranking on parity with the Series E Preferred Shares, including the Series F Preferred Shares, the Series G Preferred Shares and the Series H Preferred Shares; and
•junior to any other class or series of shares expressly designated as ranking senior to the Series E Preferred Shares.
Distribution Rate and Payment Date. Holders of the Series E Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive cumulative cash distributions on the Series E Preferred Shares from and including the date of original issue, payable quarterly in arrears on or about the last calendar day of January, April, July and October of each year, commencing on January 15, 2019, at the rate of 6.375% per annum of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to an annual amount of $1.59375 per share). Distributions on the Series E Preferred Shares will accrue whether or not Pebblebrook has earnings, whether or not there are funds legally available for the payment of such distributions and whether or not such distributions are authorized or declared.
Liquidation Preference. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of the Series E Preferred Shares will have the right to receive $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid distributions (whether or not earned or declared) up to but excluding the date of payment, before any payment is made to holders of the common shares and any other class or series of shares ranking junior to the Series E Preferred Shares as to liquidation rights. The rights of holders of Series E Preferred Shares to receive their liquidation preference will be subject to the proportionate rights of any other class or series of shares ranking on parity with the Series E Preferred Shares as to liquidation.
Optional Redemption. The Series E Preferred Shares are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part at any time or from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid distributions (whether or not authorized or declared) up to and including the redemption date. However, unless full cumulative distributions on the Series E Preferred Shares for all past distribution periods have been, or contemporaneously are, paid or an amount sufficient for the payment thereof is set apart, no Series E Preferred Shares may be redeemed unless all outstanding Series E Preferred Shares are simultaneously redeemed; provided, that the foregoing restriction does not prevent Pebblebrook from taking action necessary to preserve its status as a REIT. In this case, we will determine the number of Series E Preferred Shares to be redeemed on a pro rata basis or by lot.
Special Optional Redemption. Upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in our declaration of trust), Pebblebrook may, at its option, redeem the Series E Preferred Shares, in whole or in part within 120 days after the first date on which such change of control occurred, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions up to and including the date of redemption. If, prior to the conversion date (as defined below), Pebblebrook exercises any of its redemption rights relating to the Series E Preferred Shares (whether its optional redemption right or its special optional redemption right), the holders of Series E Preferred Shares will not have the conversion right described below.
No Maturity, Sinking Fund or Mandatory Redemption. The Series E Preferred Shares do not have a stated maturity date and Pebblebrook will not be required to redeem the Series E Preferred Shares at any time. Accordingly, the Series E Preferred Shares will remain outstanding indefinitely, unless Pebblebrook decides, at its option, to exercise its redemption right or, under circumstances where the holders of the Series E Preferred Shares have a conversion right, such holders decide to convert the Series E Preferred Shares into common shares. The Series E Preferred Shares are not subject to any sinking fund.
Voting Rights. Holders of the Series E Preferred Shares generally have no voting rights. However, if Pebblebrook is in arrears on distributions on the Series E Preferred Shares for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive, holders of the Series E Preferred Shares (voting separately as a single class together as a class with the holders of all other classes or series of parity preferred shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable) will be entitled to vote at a special meeting called upon the written request of at least 10% of such holders or at the next annual meeting of shareholders and each subsequent annual meeting of shareholders for the election of two additional trustees to serve on our board of trustees until all unpaid distributions with respect to the Series E Preferred Shares and any other class or series of parity preferred shares have been paid or authorized and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof set aside for payment. In addition, Pebblebrook may not make certain material and adverse changes to the terms of the Series E Preferred Shares without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series E Preferred Shares and all other shares of any class or series ranking on parity with the Series E Preferred Shares that are entitled to similar voting rights (such series voting separately as a class).
Conversion. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, each holder of Series E Preferred Shares will have the right (unless, prior to the change of control conversion date, Pebblebrook has provided or provides notice of its election to redeem the Series E Preferred Shares) to convert some or all of the Series E Preferred Shares held by such holder on the date the Series E Preferred Shares is to be converted, which Pebblebrook refers to as the change of control conversion date, into a number of shares of common shares per Series E Preferred Share to be converted equal to the lesser of:
•the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of (x) the $25.00 liquidation preference per Series E Preferred Share to be converted, plus (y) the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions to and including the change of control conversion date (unless the change of control conversion date is after a distribution record date (as defined in our declaration of trust) and prior to the corresponding distribution payment date (as defined in our declaration of trust), in which case no additional amount for such accrued and unpaid distribution will be included in such sum), by (ii) the common share price (as defined below) (we refer to such quotient as the “conversion rate”); and
•1.9372 (the “Share Cap”);
subject, in each case, to provisions for the receipt of alternative consideration as described in our declaration of trust.
The common share price shall be (i) if the consideration to be received in the change of control by holders of common shares is solely cash, the amount of cash consideration per common share, and (ii) if the consideration to be received in the change of control by holders of common shares is other than solely cash, the average of the closing price per common share on the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the effective date of the change of control.
If, prior to the change of control conversion date, Pebblebrook has provided or provides a redemption notice, whether pursuant to its special optional redemption right in connection with a change of control or its optional redemption right, holders of Series E Preferred Shares will not have any right to convert the Series E Preferred Shares into shares of our common shares in connection with the change of control and any Series E Preferred Shares selected for redemption that have been tendered for conversion will be redeemed on the related date of redemption instead of converted on the change of control conversion date.
Except as provided above in connection with a change of control, the Series E Preferred Shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other securities or property.
Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer. For information regarding restrictions on ownership and transfer of the Series E Preferred Shares, see “All Classes and Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer” above. In order to ensure that we continue to meet the requirements for qualification as a REIT, the Series E Preferred Shares will be subject to the restrictions on ownership and transfer in Article VII of our declaration of trust.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Series E Preferred Shares, no holder of the Series E Preferred Shares will be entitled to convert any Series E Preferred Shares into our common shares to the extent that receipt of our common shares would cause such holder or any other person to exceed the ownership limits contained in our declaration of trust.
6.3% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest
General. The outstanding Series F Preferred Shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “PEB-PF.” Our board of trustees may, without notice to or the consent of holders of Series F Preferred Shares, authorize the issuance and sale of additional Series F Preferred Shares from time to time. For purposes of this section “6.3% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest,” terms that are defined in this section have such meanings in this section only.
Ranking. The Series F Preferred Shares will rank, with respect to distribution rights and rights upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up:
•senior to all classes or series of common shares, and to any other class or series of shares expressly designated as ranking junior to the Series F Preferred Shares;
•on parity with any class or series of shares expressly designated as ranking on parity with the Series F Preferred Shares, including the Series E Preferred Shares, the Series G Preferred Shares and the Series H Preferred Shares; and
•junior to any other class or series of shares expressly designated as ranking senior to the Series F Preferred Shares.
Distribution Rate and Payment Date. Holders of the Series F Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive cumulative cash distributions on the Series F Preferred Shares from and including the date of original issue, payable quarterly in arrears on or about the last calendar day of January, April, July and October of each year, commencing on January 15, 2019, at the rate of 6.3% per annum of the $25.00 liquidation preference per share (equivalent to an annual amount of $1.575 per share). Distributions on the Series F Preferred Shares will accrue whether or not Pebblebrook has earnings, whether or not there are funds legally available for the payment of such distributions and whether or not such distributions are authorized or declared.
Liquidation Preference. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, holders of the Series F Preferred Shares will have the right to receive $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid distributions (whether or not earned or declared) up to but excluding the date of payment, before any payment is made to holders of the common shares and any other class or series of shares ranking junior to the Series F Preferred Shares as to liquidation rights. The rights of holders of Series F Preferred Shares to receive their liquidation preference will be subject to the proportionate rights of any other class or series of shares ranking on parity with the Series F Preferred Shares as to liquidation.
Optional Redemption. The Series F Preferred Shares may be redeemed at our option, in whole or in part at any time or from time to time, for cash at a redemption price of $25.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid distributions (whether or not authorized or declared) up to but excluding the redemption date. However, unless full cumulative distributions on the Series F Preferred Shares for all past distribution periods have been, or contemporaneously are, paid or an amount sufficient for the payment thereof is set apart, no Series F Preferred Shares may be redeemed unless all outstanding Series F Preferred Shares are simultaneously redeemed; provided, that the foregoing restriction does not prevent Pebblebrook from taking action necessary to preserve its status as a REIT. In this case, we will determine the number of Series E Preferred Shares to be redeemed on a pro rata basis or by lot.
Special Optional Redemption. Upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in our declaration of trust), Pebblebrook may, at its option, redeem the Series F Preferred Shares, in whole or in part within 120 days after the first date on which such change of control occurred, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of redemption. If, prior to the change of control conversion date, Pebblebrook exercises any of its redemption rights relating to the Series F Preferred Shares (whether its optional redemption right or its special optional redemption right), the holders of Series F Preferred Shares will not have the conversion right described below.
No Maturity, Sinking Fund or Mandatory Redemption. The Series F Preferred Shares do not have a stated maturity date and Pebblebrook will not be required to redeem the Series F Preferred Shares at any time. Accordingly, the Series F Preferred Shares will remain outstanding indefinitely, unless Pebblebrook decides, at its option, to exercise its redemption right or, under circumstances where the holders of the Series F Preferred Shares have a conversion right, such holders decide to convert the Series F Preferred Shares into common shares. The Series F Preferred Shares are not subject to any sinking fund.
Voting Rights. Holders of the Series F Preferred Shares generally have no voting rights. However, if Pebblebrook is in arrears on distributions on the Series F Preferred Shares for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive, holders of the Series F Preferred Shares (voting separately as a single class together as a class with the holders of all other classes or series of parity preferred shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable) will be entitled to vote at a special meeting called upon the written request of at least 10% of such holders or at the next annual meeting of shareholders and each subsequent annual meeting of shareholders for the election of two additional trustees to serve on our board of trustees until all unpaid distributions with respect to the Series F Preferred Shares and any other class or series of parity preferred shares have been paid or authorized and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof set aside for payment. In addition, Pebblebrook may not make certain material and adverse changes to the terms of the Series F Preferred Shares without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series F Preferred Shares and all other shares of any class or series ranking on parity with the Series F Preferred Shares that are entitled to similar voting rights (voting as a single class).
Conversion. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, each holder of Series F Preferred Shares will have the right (unless, prior to the change of control conversion date, Pebblebrook has provided or provides notice of its election to redeem the Series F Preferred Shares) to convert some or all of the Series F Preferred Shares held by such holder on the date the Series F Preferred Shares is to be converted, which Pebblebrook refers to as the change of control conversion date, into a number of shares of common shares per share of the Series F Preferred Shares to be converted equal to the lesser of:
•the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of (x) the $25.00 liquidation preference per Series F Preferred Share to be converted, plus (y) the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions to and including the change of control conversion date (unless the change of control conversion date is after a distribution record date (as defined in our declaration of trust) and prior to the corresponding distribution payment date (as defined in our declaration of trust), in which case no additional amount for such accrued and unpaid distribution will be included in such sum), by (ii) the common share price (as defined below) (we refer to such quotient as the “conversion rate”); and
•2.0649 (the “Share Cap”);
subject, in each case, to provisions for the receipt of alternative consideration as described in our declaration of trust.
The common share price shall be (i) if the consideration to be received in the change of control by holders of common shares is solely cash, the amount of cash consideration per common share, and (ii) if the consideration to be received in the change of control by holders of common shares is other than solely cash, the average of the closing price per common share on the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the effective date of the change of control.
If, prior to the change of control conversion date, Pebblebrook has provided or provides a redemption notice, whether pursuant to its special optional redemption right in connection with a change of control or its optional redemption right, holders of Series F Preferred Shares will not have any right to convert the Series F Preferred Shares into shares of our common shares in connection with the change of control and any Series F Preferred Shares selected for redemption that have been tendered for conversion will be redeemed on the related date of redemption instead of converted on the change of control conversion date.
Except as provided above in connection with a change of control, the Series F Preferred Shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other securities or property.
Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer. For information regarding restrictions on ownership and transfer of the Series F Preferred Shares, see “All Classes and Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer” above. In order to ensure that we continue to meet the requirements for qualification as a REIT, the Series E Preferred Shares will be subject to the restrictions on ownership and transfer in Article VII of our declaration of trust.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Series F Preferred Shares, no holder of the Series F Preferred Shares will be entitled to convert any Series F Preferred Shares into our common shares to the extent that receipt of our common shares would cause such holder or any other person to exceed the ownership limits contained in our declaration of trust.
6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
General. The outstanding Series G Preferred Shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “PEB-PG.” Our board of trustees may, without notice to or the consent of holders of Series G Preferred Shares, authorize the issuance and sale of additional Series G Preferred Shares from time to time. For purposes of this section “6.375% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest”: (1) the term Parity Preferred Shares means the Series E Preferred Shares, the Series F Preferred Shares, the Series H Preferred Shares and any other of our future equity securities that we may later authorize or issue that by their terms are on a parity with the Series G Preferred Shares; and (2) terms that are defined in this section have such meanings in this section only.
Ranking. The Series G Preferred Shares rank senior to our common shares and to any other of our future equity securities that we may later authorize or issue that by their terms rank junior to the Series G Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of distributions and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series G Preferred Shares rank pari passu with any Parity Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of distributions and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series G Preferred Shares rank junior to any equity securities that we may later authorize or issue that by their terms rank senior to the Series G Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of distributions and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Any such authorization or issuance of such senior equity securities would require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series G Preferred Shares. Any convertible debt securities that we may issue are not considered to be equity securities for these purposes. The Series G Preferred Shares rank junior to all of our existing and future indebtedness.
Distributions. Holders of the Series G Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive, when and as authorized by our board of trustees, out of assets legally available for the payment of distributions, cumulative cash distributions at the rate of 6.375% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference, equivalent to $1.59375 per annum per Series G Preferred Share. Distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares will accumulate on a daily basis and be cumulative from and including the original date of issuance and be payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th day of January, April, July and October of each year (or, if not on a business day, on the next succeeding business day). Distributions payable on the Series G Preferred Shares for any partial period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. We will pay distributions to holders of record as they appear in our share records at the close of business on the applicable record date, which will be the first day of the calendar month in which the applicable distribution payment date falls, or such other date as designated by our board of trustees for the payment of distributions that is not more than 90 days nor fewer than 10 days prior to the distribution payment date.
Our board of trustees will not authorize, and we will not pay, any distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares or set apart assets for the payment of distributions if the terms of any of our agreements, including agreements relating to our indebtedness, prohibit that authorization, payment or setting aside of assets or provide that the authorization, payment or setting aside of assets is a breach of or a default under that agreement, or if the authorization, payment or setting aside of assets is restricted or prohibited by law. We are and may in the future become a party to agreements that restrict or prevent the payment of distributions on, or the purchase or redemption of, our shares of beneficial interest. Under certain circumstances, these agreements could restrict or prevent the payment of distributions on or the purchase or redemption of Series G Preferred Shares. These restrictions may be indirect (for example, covenants requiring us to maintain specified levels of net worth or assets) or direct. We do not believe that these restrictions currently have any adverse impact on our ability to pay distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares will accrue whether or not we have earnings, whether or not there are assets legally available for the payment of distributions and whether or not distributions are authorized or declared. Accrued but unpaid distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares will not bear interest, and the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares will not be entitled to any distributions in excess of full cumulative distributions as described above. All of our distributions on Series G Preferred Shares, including any capital gain distributions, will be credited to the previously accrued distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares. We will credit any distribution made on Series G Preferred Shares first to the earliest accrued and unpaid distribution due.
We will not declare or pay any distributions, or set apart any assets for the payment of distributions (other than in common shares or other shares ranking junior to the Series G Preferred Shares as to distributions and upon liquidation), on our common shares or any other shares that rank on a parity with or junior to the Series G Preferred Shares as to distributions or upon liquidation, if any, or redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire our common shares or any other shares that rank on a parity with or junior to the Series G Preferred Shares as to distributions or upon liquidation, unless we also have declared and either paid or set apart for payment the full cumulative distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares for all past distribution periods. This restriction will not limit conversion into or exchange for any of our other shares ranking junior to the Series G Preferred Shares as to distributions and upon liquidation or our redemption, purchase or other acquisition of shares under incentive, benefit or share purchase plans for officers, trustees or employees or others performing or providing similar services or for the purposes of enforcing restrictions upon ownership and transfer of our equity securities contained in our declaration of trust in order to preserve our status as a REIT.
If we do not declare and either pay or set apart for payment the full cumulative distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares and all shares that rank on a parity with Series G Preferred Shares, the amount which we have declared will be allocated pro rata to the Series G Preferred Shares and to each parity series of shares so that the amount declared for each Series G Preferred Share and for each share of each parity series is proportionate to the accrued and unpaid distributions on those shares.
Liquidation Rights. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares will be entitled to be paid out of our assets legally available for distribution to our shareholders (after payment or provision for payment of all of our debts and other liabilities) liquidating distributions in cash equal to a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of the payment. Holders of Series G Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive this liquidating distribution before we distribute any assets to holders of our common shares or any other shares of beneficial interest that rank junior to the Series G Preferred Shares. The rights of holders of Series G Preferred Shares to receive their liquidation preference would be subject to preferential rights of the holders of any series of shares that is senior to the Series G Preferred Shares. Written notice will be given to each holder of Series G Preferred Shares of any such liquidation no fewer than 30 days and no more than 60 days prior to the payment date. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distribution to which they are entitled, the holders of Series G Preferred Shares will have no right or claim to any of our remaining assets. If we consolidate, merge or convert with or into any other entity, sell, lease, transfer or convey all or substantially all of our property or business, or engage in a statutory share exchange, we will not be deemed to have liquidated. In the event our assets are insufficient to pay the full liquidating distributions to the holders of Series G Preferred Shares and all the Parity Preferred Shares, then we will distribute our assets to the holders of Series G Preferred Shares and all the Parity Preferred Shares ratably in proportion to the full liquidating distributions they would have otherwise received.
Redemption. We may not redeem the Series G Preferred Shares prior to May 13, 2026, except as described below under “— Special Optional Redemption” and “— Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer.” On and after May 13, 2026, upon no fewer than 30 days’ nor more than 60 days’ written notice, we may, at our option, redeem the Series G Preferred Shares, in whole or from time to time in part, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of redemption. Unless full cumulative distributions on all Series G Preferred Shares shall have been or contemporaneously are authorized and paid or authorized and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for payment for all past distribution periods, no Series G Preferred Shares shall be redeemed unless all outstanding Series G Preferred Shares are simultaneously redeemed; provided, that the foregoing restriction does not prevent Pebblebrook from taking action necessary to preserve its status as a REIT.
Special Optional Redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, we may, at our option, redeem the Series G Preferred Shares, in whole or in part and within 120 days after the first date on which such Change of Control occurred, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of redemption. If, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of redemption with respect to the Series G Preferred Shares (whether pursuant to our optional redemption right or our special optional redemption right), the holders of Series G Preferred Shares to which such notice of redemption relates will not have the conversion right described below under “— Conversion Rights” and such Series G Preferred Shares will instead be redeemed in accordance with such notice.
If we redeem fewer than all of the Series G Preferred Shares, the notice of redemption mailed to each shareholder will also specify the number of Series G Preferred Shares that we will redeem from each shareholder. In this case, we will determine the number of Series G Preferred Shares to be redeemed on a pro rata basis or by lot.
If we have given a notice of redemption and have set apart sufficient assets for the redemption in trust for the benefit of the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares called for redemption, then from and after the redemption date, those Series G Preferred Shares will be treated as no longer being outstanding, no further distributions will accrue and all other rights of the holders of those Series G Preferred Shares will terminate. The holders of those Series G Preferred Shares will retain their right to receive the redemption price for their shares and any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the redemption date.
The holders of Series G Preferred Shares at the close of business on a distribution record date will be entitled to receive the distribution payable with respect to the Series G Preferred Shares on the corresponding payment date notwithstanding the redemption of the Series G Preferred Shares between such record date and the corresponding payment date. Except as provided above, we will make no payment or allowance for unpaid distributions, whether or not in arrears, on Series G Preferred Shares to be redeemed.
A “Change of Control” is when, after the original issuance of the Series G Preferred Shares, the following have occurred and are continuing:
•the acquisition by any person, including any syndicate or group deemed to be a “person” under Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, of beneficial ownership, directly or indirectly, through a purchase, merger or other acquisition transaction or series of purchases, mergers or other acquisition transactions of shares of our company entitling that person to exercise more than 50% of the total voting power of all shares of our company entitled to vote generally in elections of trustees (except that such person will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such person has the right to acquire, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition); and
•following the closing of any transaction referred to in the bullet point above, neither we nor the acquiring or surviving entity has a class of common securities (or ADRs representing such securities) listed on the NYSE, the NYSE American or Nasdaq or listed or quoted on an exchange or quotation system that is a successor to the NYSE, the NYSE American or Nasdaq.
Conversion Rights. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder of Series G Preferred Shares will have the right, unless, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem the Series G Preferred Shares as described under “— Redemption” or “— Special Optional Redemption” above to convert some or all of the Series G Preferred Shares held by such holder (the “Change of Control Conversion Right”) on the Change of Control Conversion Date into a number of our common shares per Series G Preferred Share (the “Common Share Conversion Consideration”) equal to the lesser of:
•the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the $25.00 liquidation preference plus the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the Change of Control Conversion Date (unless the Change of Control Conversion Date is after a record date for a Series G Preferred Share distribution payment and prior to the corresponding Series G Preferred Share distribution payment date, in which case no additional amount for such accrued and unpaid distribution will be included in this sum) by (ii) the Common Share Price; and
•2.1231 (i.e., the Share Cap), subject to the adjustments described below.
The Share Cap is subject to pro rata adjustments for any share splits (including those effected pursuant to a distribution of our common shares), subdivisions or combinations (in each case, a “Share Split”) with respect to our common shares as follows: the adjusted Share Cap as the result of a Share Split will be the number of our common shares that is equivalent to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the Share Cap in effect immediately prior to such Share Split by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of our common shares outstanding after giving effect to such Share Split and the denominator of which is the number of our common shares outstanding immediately prior to such Share Split.
For the avoidance of doubt, subject to the immediately succeeding sentence, the aggregate number of our common shares (or equivalent Alternative Conversion Consideration (as defined below), as applicable) issuable in connection with the exercise of the Change of Control Conversion Right will not exceed 16,984,800 (or equivalent Alternative Conversion Consideration, as applicable) (the “Exchange Cap”). The Exchange Cap is subject to pro rata adjustments for any Share Splits on the same basis as the corresponding adjustment to the Share Cap and for additional issuances of Series G Preferred Shares, if any.
In the case of a Change of Control pursuant to which our common shares will be converted into cash, securities or other property or assets (including any combination thereof) (the “Alternative Form Consideration”), a holder of Series G Preferred Shares will receive upon conversion of such Series G Preferred Shares the kind and amount of Alternative Form Consideration which such holder would have owned or been entitled to receive upon the Change of Control had such holder held a number of our common shares equal to the Common Share Conversion Consideration immediately prior to the effective time of the Change of Control (the “Alternative Conversion Consideration,” and the Common Share Conversion Consideration or the Alternative Conversion Consideration, as may be applicable to a Change of Control, is referred to as the “Conversion Consideration”).
If the holders of our common shares have the opportunity to elect the form of consideration to be received in the Change of Control, the consideration that the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares will receive will be the form of consideration elected by the holders of our common shares who participate in the determination (based on the weighted average of elections) and will be subject to any limitations to which all holders of our common shares are subject, including, without limitation, pro rata reductions applicable to any portion of the consideration payable in the Change of Control.
We will not issue fractional common shares upon the conversion of the Series G Preferred Shares. Instead, we will pay the cash value of such fractional shares.
Within 15 days following the occurrence of a Change of Control, we will provide to holders of Series G Preferred Shares a notice of occurrence of the Change of Control that describes the resulting Change of Control Conversion Right. This notice will state the following:
•the events constituting the Change of Control;
•the date of the Change of Control;
•the last date on which the holders of Series G Preferred Shares may exercise their Change of Control Conversion Right;
•the method and period for calculating the Common Share Price;
•the Change of Control Conversion Date;
•that if, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem all or any portion of the Series G Preferred Shares, the holders will not be able to convert Series G Preferred Shares and such shares will be redeemed on the related redemption date, even if such shares have already been tendered for conversion pursuant to the Change of Control Conversion Right;
•if applicable, the type and amount of Alternative Conversion Consideration entitled to be received per Series G Preferred Share;
•the name and address of the paying agent and the conversion agent; and
•the procedures that the holders of Series G Preferred Shares must follow to exercise the Change of Control Conversion Right.
We will issue a press release for publication on the Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Business Wire, PR Newswire or Bloomberg Business News (or, if these organizations are not in existence at the time of issuance of the press release, such other news or press organization as is reasonably calculated to broadly disseminate the relevant information to the public), or post notice on our website, in any event prior to the opening of business on the first business day following any date on which we provide the notice described above to the holders of Series G Preferred Shares.
To exercise the Change of Control Conversion Right, a holder of Series G Preferred Shares will be required to deliver, on or before the close of business on the Change of Control Conversion Date, the certificates (if any) evidencing Series G Preferred Shares to be converted, duly endorsed for transfer, together with a written conversion notice completed, to our transfer agent. The conversion notice must state:
•the relevant Change of Control Conversion Date;
•the number of Series G Preferred Shares to be converted; and
•that the Series G Preferred Shares are to be converted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Series G Preferred Shares.
The “Change of Control Conversion Date” is the date the Series G Preferred Shares are to be converted, which will be a business day that is no fewer than 20 days nor more than 35 days after the date on which we provide the notice described above to the holders of Series G Preferred Shares.
The “Common Share Price” will be: (i) the amount of cash consideration per common share, if the consideration to be received in the Change of Control by the holders of our common shares is solely cash; and (ii) the average of the closing prices for our common shares on the NYSE for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the effective date of the Change of Control, if the consideration to be received in the Change of Control by the holders of our common shares is other than solely cash.
Holders of Series G Preferred Shares may withdraw any notice of exercise of a Change of Control Conversion Right (in whole or in part) by a written notice of withdrawal delivered to our transfer agent prior to the close of business on the business day prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date. The notice of withdrawal must state:
•the number of withdrawn Series G Preferred Shares;
•if certificated Series G Preferred Shares have been issued, the certificate numbers of the withdrawn Series G Preferred Shares; and
•the number of Series G Preferred Shares, if any, which remain subject to the conversion notice.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Series G Preferred Shares are held in global form, the conversion notice and/or the notice of withdrawal, as applicable, must comply with applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company, or DTC.
Series G Preferred Shares as to which the Change of Control Conversion Right has been properly exercised and for which the conversion notice has not been properly withdrawn will be converted into the applicable Conversion Consideration in accordance with the Change of Control Conversion Right on the Change of Control Conversion Date, unless, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem such Series G Preferred Shares, whether pursuant to our optional redemption right or our special optional redemption right. If we elect to redeem Series G Preferred Shares that would otherwise be converted into the applicable Conversion Consideration on a Change of Control Conversion Date, such Series G Preferred Shares will not be so converted and the holders of such shares will be entitled to receive on the applicable redemption date $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.
We will deliver amounts owing upon conversion no later than the third business day following the Change of Control Conversion Date.
In connection with the exercise of any Change of Control Conversion Right, we will comply with all federal and state securities laws and stock exchange rules in connection with any conversion of Series G Preferred Shares into our common shares. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Series G Preferred Shares, no holder of Series G Preferred Shares will be entitled to convert such Series G Preferred Shares for our common shares to the extent that receipt of such common shares would cause such holder (or any other person) to exceed the share ownership limits contained in our declaration of trust unless we provide an exemption from this limitation for such holder.
These Change of Control conversion and redemption features may discourage a party from taking over our company or make it more difficult for a party to take over our company.
Except as provided above in connection with a Change of Control, the Series G Preferred Shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other securities or property.
Voting Rights. Holders of Series G Preferred Shares have no voting rights, except as set forth below.
Whenever distributions on the Series G Preferred Shares are due but unpaid for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive (a “Preferred Distribution Default”), the number of trustees then constituting our board of trustees shall be increased by two and the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class with the holders of any other Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, will be entitled to vote for the election of two additional trustees to serve on our board of trustees (the “Preferred Shares Trustees”) at a special meeting called by the holders of at least 33% of the outstanding Series G Preferred Shares or the holders of at least 33% of any such other class or series of Parity Preferred Shares so in arrears if the request is received 90 or more days before the next annual or special meeting of shareholders, or at the next annual or special meeting of shareholders, and at each subsequent annual or special meeting of shareholders until all distributions accumulated on the Series G Preferred Shares for the past distribution periods have been fully paid or declared and set apart for payment in full.
If and when all accumulated distributions in arrears on the Series G Preferred Shares shall have been paid in full or authorized and declared and set apart for payment in full, the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares shall be divested of the voting rights as described in this section (subject to revesting in the event of each and every Preferred Distribution Default) and, if all accumulated distributions in arrears have been paid in full or declared and set apart for payment in full on all other classes or series of Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, the term of office of each Preferred Shares Trustee so elected shall terminate. Any Preferred Shares Trustee may be removed at any time with or without cause by the vote of, and shall not be removed otherwise than by the vote of, the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding Series G Preferred Shares when they have the voting rights set forth as described in this section (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable). So long as a Preferred Distribution Default shall continue, any vacancy in the office of a Preferred Shares Trustee may be filled by written consent of the Preferred Shares Trustee remaining in office or, if none remains in office, by a vote of the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding Series G Preferred Shares when they have the voting rights set forth in this section (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable). The Preferred Shares Trustees shall each be entitled to one vote per trustee on any matter.
So long as any Series G Preferred Shares remain outstanding, we shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the Series G Preferred Shares outstanding at the time: (i) authorize or create, or increase the authorized or issued amount of, any class or series of shares ranking senior to the Series G Preferred Shares with respect to payment of distributions or rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, or reclassify any authorized shares of our company into any such shares, or create, authorize or issue any obligations or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares; or (ii) amend, alter or repeal the provisions of our declaration of trust, whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise, in each case in such a way that would materially and adversely affect any right, preference, privilege or voting power of the Series G Preferred Shares; provided, however, that with respect to the occurrence of any event set forth in (ii) above, so long as (a) the Series G Preferred Shares remain outstanding with the terms thereof materially unchanged, or (b) the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares receive equity securities with rights, preferences, privileges and voting powers substantially the same as those of the Series G Preferred Shares, then the occurrence of any such event shall not be deemed to materially and adversely affect the rights, privileges or voting powers of the holders of the Series G Preferred Shares. In addition, any increase in the amount of authorized Series G Preferred Shares or the creation or issuance, or increase in the amounts authorized, of any other equity securities ranking on a parity with or junior to the Series G Preferred Shares with respect to payment of distributions and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, shall not be deemed to materially and adversely affect the rights, preferences, privileges or voting powers of the Series G Preferred Shares.
In any matter in which the Series G Preferred Shares are entitled to vote, each Series G Preferred Share will be entitled to one vote. If the holders of Series G Preferred Shares and another class or series of preferred shares, including our Series E Preferred Shares, Series F Preferred Shares and Series H Preferred Shares, are entitled to vote together as a single class on any matter, the Series G Preferred Shares and the shares of such other series will have one vote for each $25.00 of liquidation preference.
Information Rights. During any period in which we are not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and any Series G Preferred Shares are outstanding, we will (i) transmit by mail to all holders of Series G Preferred Shares as their names and addresses appear in our record books and without cost to such holders, copies of reports containing substantially the same information as would have appeared in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that we would have been required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act if we were subject thereto (other than any exhibits that would have been required) and (ii) within 15 days following written request, supply copies of such reports to any prospective holder of the Series G Preferred Shares. We will mail (or otherwise provide) the reports to the holders of Series G Preferred Shares within 15 days after the respective dates by which we would have been required to file such reports with the SEC if we were subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer. For information regarding restrictions on ownership and transfer of the Series G Preferred Shares, see “All Classes and Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer” above.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Series G Preferred Shares, no holder of the Series G Preferred Shares will be entitled to convert any Series G Preferred Shares into our common shares to the extent that receipt of our common shares would cause such holder or any other person to exceed the ownership limits contained in our declaration of trust.
Preemptive Rights. No holders of the Series G Preferred Shares shall, as the holders, have any preemptive rights to purchase or subscribe for our common shares or any other security of our company.
5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares
General. The outstanding Series H Preferred Shares are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “PEB-PH.” Our board of trustees may, without notice to or the consent of holders of Series H Preferred Shares, authorize the issuance and sale of additional Series H Preferred Shares from time to time. For purposes of this section “5.70% Series H Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest”: (1) the term Parity Preferred Shares means the Series E Preferred Shares, the Series F Preferred Shares, the Series G Preferred Shares and any other of our future equity securities that we may later authorize or issue that by their terms are on a parity with the Series H Preferred Shares; and (2) terms that are defined in this section have such meanings in this section only.
Ranking. The Series H Preferred Shares rank senior to our common shares and to any other of our future equity securities that we may later authorize or issue that by their terms rank junior to the Series H Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of distributions and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series H Preferred Shares rank pari passu with any Parity Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of distributions and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. The Series H Preferred Shares rank junior to any equity securities that we may later authorize or issue that by their terms rank senior to the Series H Preferred Shares with respect to the payment of distributions and the distribution of assets in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Any such authorization or issuance of such senior equity securities would require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the outstanding Series H Preferred Shares. Any convertible debt securities that we may issue are not considered to be equity securities for these purposes. The Series H Preferred Shares rank junior to all of our existing and future indebtedness.
Distributions. Holders of the Series H Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive, when and as authorized by our board of trustees, out of assets legally available for the payment of distributions, cumulative cash distributions at the rate of 5.70% per annum of the $25.00 per share liquidation preference, equivalent to $1.4250 per annum per Series H Preferred Share. Distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares will accumulate on a daily basis and be cumulative from and including the original date of issuance and be payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th day of January, April, July and October of each year (or, if not on a business day, on the next succeeding business day). Distributions payable on the Series H Preferred Shares for any partial period will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. We will pay distributions to holders of record as they appear in our share records at the close of business on the applicable record date, which will be the first day of the calendar month in which the applicable distribution payment date falls, or such other date as designated by our board of trustees for the payment of distributions that is not more than 90 days nor fewer than 10 days prior to the distribution payment date.
Our board of trustees will not authorize, and we will not pay, any distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares or set apart assets for the payment of distributions if the terms of any of our agreements, including agreements relating to our indebtedness, prohibit that authorization, payment or setting aside of assets or provide that the authorization, payment or setting aside of assets is a breach of or a default under that agreement, or if the authorization, payment or setting aside of assets is restricted or prohibited by law. We are and may in the future become a party to agreements that restrict or prevent the payment of distributions on, or the purchase or redemption of, our shares of beneficial interest. Under certain circumstances, these agreements could restrict or prevent the payment of distributions on or the purchase or redemption of Series H Preferred Shares. These restrictions may be indirect (for example, covenants requiring us to maintain specified levels of net worth or assets) or direct. We do not believe that these restrictions currently have any adverse impact on our ability to pay distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares will accrue whether or not we have earnings, whether or not there are assets legally available for the payment of distributions and whether or not distributions are authorized or declared. Accrued but unpaid distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares will not bear interest, and the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares will not be entitled to any distributions in excess of full cumulative distributions as described above. All of our distributions on Series H Preferred Shares, including any capital gain distributions, will be credited to the previously accrued distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares. We will credit any distribution made on Series H Preferred Shares first to the earliest accrued and unpaid distribution due.
We will not declare or pay any distributions, or set apart any assets for the payment of distributions (other than in common shares or other shares ranking junior to the Series H Preferred Shares as to distributions and upon liquidation), on our common shares or any other shares that rank on a parity with or junior to the Series H Preferred Shares as to distributions or upon liquidation, if any, or redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire our common shares or any other shares that rank on a parity with or junior to the Series H Preferred Shares as to distributions or upon liquidation, unless we also have declared and either paid or set apart for payment the full cumulative distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares for all past distribution periods. This restriction will not limit conversion into or exchange for any of our other shares ranking junior to the Series H Preferred Shares as to distributions and upon liquidation or our redemption, purchase or other acquisition of shares under incentive, benefit or share purchase plans for officers, trustees or employees or others performing or providing similar services or for the purposes of enforcing restrictions upon ownership and transfer of our equity securities contained in our declaration of trust in order to preserve our status as a REIT.
If we do not declare and either pay or set apart for payment the full cumulative distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares and all shares that rank on a parity with Series H Preferred Shares, the amount which we have declared will be allocated pro rata to the Series H Preferred Shares and to each parity series of shares so that the amount declared for each Series H Preferred Share and for each share of each parity series is proportionate to the accrued and unpaid distributions on those shares.
Liquidation Rights. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares will be entitled to be paid out of our assets legally available for distribution to our shareholders (after payment or provision for payment of all of our debts and other liabilities) liquidating distributions in cash equal to a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of the payment. Holders of Series H Preferred Shares will be entitled to receive this liquidating distribution before we distribute any assets to holders of our common shares or any other shares of beneficial interest that rank junior to the Series H Preferred Shares. The rights of holders of Series H Preferred Shares to receive their liquidation preference would be subject to preferential rights of the holders of any series of shares that is senior to the Series H Preferred Shares. Written notice will be given to each holder of Series H Preferred Shares of any such liquidation no fewer than 30 days and no more than 60 days prior to the payment date. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distribution to which they are entitled, the holders of Series H Preferred Shares will have no right or claim to any of our remaining assets. If we consolidate, merge or convert with or into any other entity, sell, lease, transfer or convey all or substantially all of our property or business, or engage in a statutory share exchange, we will not be deemed to have liquidated. In the event our assets are insufficient to pay the full liquidating distributions to the holders of Series H Preferred Shares and all the Parity Preferred Shares, then we will distribute our assets to the holders of Series H Preferred Shares and all the Parity Preferred Shares ratably in proportion to the full liquidating distributions they would have otherwise received.
Redemption. We may not redeem the Series H Preferred Shares prior to July 27, 2026, except as described below under “— Special Optional Redemption” and “— Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer.” On and after July 27, 2026, upon no fewer than 30 days’ nor more than 60 days’ written notice, we may, at our option, redeem the Series H Preferred Shares, in whole or from time to time in part, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of redemption. Unless full cumulative distributions on all Series H Preferred Shares shall have been or contemporaneously are authorized and paid or authorized and a sum sufficient for the payment thereof set apart for payment for all past distribution periods, no Series H Preferred Shares shall be redeemed unless all outstanding Series H Preferred Shares are simultaneously redeemed; provided, that the foregoing restriction does not prevent Pebblebrook from taking action necessary to preserve its status as a REIT.
Special Optional Redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, we may, at our option, redeem the Series H Preferred Shares, in whole or in part on, or within 120 days after, the first date on which such Change of Control occurred, by paying $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the date of redemption. If, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of redemption with respect to the Series H Preferred Shares (whether pursuant to our optional redemption right or our special optional redemption right), the holders of Series H Preferred Shares to which such notice of redemption relates will not have the conversion right described below under “— Conversion Rights” and such Series H Preferred Shares will instead be redeemed in accordance with such notice.
If we redeem fewer than all of the Series H Preferred Shares, the notice of redemption mailed to each shareholder will also specify the number of Series H Preferred Shares that we will redeem from each shareholder. In this case, we will determine the number of Series H Preferred Shares to be redeemed on a pro rata basis or by lot.
If we have given a notice of redemption and have set apart sufficient assets for the redemption in trust for the benefit of the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares called for redemption, then from and after the redemption date, those Series H Preferred Shares will be treated as no longer being outstanding, no further distributions will accrue and all other rights of the holders of those Series H Preferred Shares will terminate. The holders of those Series H Preferred Shares will retain their right to receive the redemption price for their shares and any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the redemption date.
The holders of Series H Preferred Shares at the close of business on a distribution record date will be entitled to receive the distribution payable with respect to the Series H Preferred Shares on the corresponding payment date notwithstanding the redemption of the Series H Preferred Shares between such record date and the corresponding payment date. Except as provided above, we will make no payment or allowance for unpaid distributions, whether or not in arrears, on Series H Preferred Shares to be redeemed.
A “Change of Control” is when, after the original issuance of the Series H Preferred Shares, the following have occurred and are continuing:
•the acquisition by any person, including any syndicate or group deemed to be a “person” under Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act, of beneficial ownership, directly or indirectly, through a purchase, merger or other acquisition transaction or series of purchases, mergers or other acquisition transactions of shares of our company entitling that person to exercise more than 50% of the total voting power of all shares of our company entitled to vote generally in elections of trustees (except that such person will be deemed to have beneficial ownership of all securities that such person has the right to acquire, whether such right is currently exercisable or is exercisable only upon the occurrence of a subsequent condition); and
•following the closing of any transaction referred to in the bullet point above, neither we nor the acquiring or surviving entity has a class of common securities (or ADRs representing such securities) listed on the NYSE, the NYSE American or Nasdaq or listed or quoted on an exchange or quotation system that is a successor to the NYSE, the NYSE American or Nasdaq.
Conversion Rights. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, each holder of Series H Preferred Shares will have the right, unless, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem the Series H Preferred Shares as described under “— Redemption” or “— Special Optional Redemption” above to convert some or all of the Series H Preferred Shares held by such holder (the “Change of Control Conversion Right”) on the Change of Control Conversion Date into a number of our common shares per Series H Preferred Share (the “Common Share Conversion Consideration”) equal to the lesser of:
•the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the $25.00 liquidation preference plus the amount of any accrued and unpaid distributions to, but not including, the Change of Control Conversion Date (unless the Change of Control Conversion Date is after a record date for a Series H Preferred Share distribution payment and prior to the corresponding Series H Preferred Share distribution payment date, in which case no additional amount for such accrued and unpaid distribution will be included in this sum) by (ii) the Common Share Price; and
•2.2311 (i.e., the Share Cap), subject to the adjustments described below.
The Share Cap is subject to pro rata adjustments for any share splits (including those effected pursuant to a distribution of our common shares), subdivisions or combinations (in each case, a “Share Split”) with respect to our common shares as follows: the adjusted Share Cap as the result of a Share Split will be the number of our common shares that is equivalent to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the Share Cap in effect immediately prior to such Share Split by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of our common shares outstanding after giving effect to such Share Split and the denominator of which is the number of our common shares outstanding immediately prior to such Share Split.
For the avoidance of doubt, subject to the immediately succeeding sentence, the aggregate number of our common shares (or equivalent Alternative Conversion Consideration (as defined below), as applicable) issuable in connection with the exercise of the Change of Control Conversion Right will not exceed 22,311,000 (or equivalent Alternative Conversion Consideration, as applicable) (the “Exchange Cap”). The Exchange Cap is subject to pro rata adjustments for any Share Splits on the same basis as the corresponding adjustment to the Share Cap and for additional issuances of Series H Preferred Shares, if any.
In the case of a Change of Control pursuant to which our common shares will be converted into cash, securities or other property or assets (including any combination thereof) (the “Alternative Form Consideration”), a holder of Series H Preferred Shares will receive upon conversion of such Series H Preferred Shares the kind and amount of Alternative Form Consideration which such holder would have owned or been entitled to receive upon the Change of Control had such holder held a number of our common shares equal to the Common Share Conversion Consideration immediately prior to the effective time of the Change of Control (the “Alternative Conversion Consideration,” and the Common Share Conversion Consideration or the Alternative Conversion Consideration, as may be applicable to a Change of Control, is referred to as the “Conversion Consideration”).
If the holders of our common shares have the opportunity to elect the form of consideration to be received in the Change of Control, the consideration that the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares will receive will be the form of consideration elected by the holders of our common shares who participate in the determination (based on the weighted average of elections) and will be subject to any limitations to which all holders of our common shares are subject, including, without limitation, pro rata reductions applicable to any portion of the consideration payable in the Change of Control.
We will not issue fractional common shares upon the conversion of the Series H Preferred Shares. Instead, we will pay the cash value of such fractional shares.
Within 15 days following the occurrence of a Change of Control, we will provide to holders of Series H Preferred Shares a notice of occurrence of the Change of Control that describes the resulting Change of Control Conversion Right. This notice will state the following:
•the events constituting the Change of Control;
•the date of the Change of Control;
•the last date on which the holders of Series H Preferred Shares may exercise their Change of Control Conversion Right;
•the method and period for calculating the Common Share Price;
•the Change of Control Conversion Date;
•that if, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem all or any portion of the Series H Preferred Shares, the holders will not be able to convert Series H Preferred Shares and such shares will be redeemed on the related redemption date, even if such shares have already been tendered for conversion pursuant to the Change of Control Conversion Right;
•if applicable, the type and amount of Alternative Conversion Consideration entitled to be received per Series H Preferred Share;
•the name and address of the paying agent and the conversion agent; and
•the procedures that the holders of Series H Preferred Shares must follow to exercise the Change of Control Conversion Right.
We will issue a press release for publication on the Dow Jones & Company, Inc., Business Wire, PR Newswire or Bloomberg Business News (or, if these organizations are not in existence at the time of issuance of the press release, such other news or press organization as is reasonably calculated to broadly disseminate the relevant information to the public), or post notice on our website, in any event prior to the opening of business on the first business day following any date on which we provide the notice described above to the holders of Series H Preferred Shares.
To exercise the Change of Control Conversion Right, a holder of Series H Preferred Shares will be required to deliver, on or before the close of business on the Change of Control Conversion Date, the certificates (if any) evidencing Series H Preferred Shares to be converted, duly endorsed for transfer, together with a written conversion notice completed, to our transfer agent. The conversion notice must state:
•the relevant Change of Control Conversion Date;
•the number of Series H Preferred Shares to be converted; and
•that the Series H Preferred Shares are to be converted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Series H Preferred Shares.
The “Change of Control Conversion Date” is the date the Series H Preferred Shares are to be converted, which will be a business day that is no fewer than 20 days nor more than 35 days after the date on which we provide the notice described above to the holders of Series H Preferred Shares.
The “Common Share Price” will be: (i) the amount of cash consideration per common share, if the consideration to be received in the Change of Control by the holders of our common shares is solely cash; and (ii) the average of the closing prices for our common shares on the NYSE for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding, but not including, the effective date of the Change of Control, if the consideration to be received in the Change of Control by the holders of our common shares is other than solely cash.
Holders of Series H Preferred Shares may withdraw any notice of exercise of a Change of Control Conversion Right (in whole or in part) by a written notice of withdrawal delivered to our transfer agent prior to the close of business on the business day prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date. The notice of withdrawal must state:
•the number of withdrawn Series H Preferred Shares;
•if certificated Series H Preferred Shares have been issued, the certificate numbers of the withdrawn Series H Preferred Shares; and
•the number of Series H Preferred Shares, if any, which remain subject to the conversion notice.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Series H Preferred Shares are held in global form, the conversion notice and/or the notice of withdrawal, as applicable, must comply with applicable procedures of The Depository Trust Company, or DTC.
Series H Preferred Shares as to which the Change of Control Conversion Right has been properly exercised and for which the conversion notice has not been properly withdrawn will be converted into the applicable Conversion Consideration in accordance with the Change of Control Conversion Right on the Change of Control Conversion Date, unless, prior to the Change of Control Conversion Date, we have provided or provide notice of our election to redeem such Series H Preferred Shares, whether pursuant to our optional redemption right or our special optional redemption right. If we elect to redeem Series H Preferred Shares that would otherwise be converted into the applicable Conversion Consideration on a Change of Control Conversion Date, such Series H Preferred Shares will not be so converted and the holders of such shares will be entitled to receive on the applicable redemption date $25.00 per share, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.
We will deliver amounts owing upon conversion no later than the third business day following the Change of Control Conversion Date.
In connection with the exercise of any Change of Control Conversion Right, we will comply with all federal and state securities laws and stock exchange rules in connection with any conversion of Series H Preferred Shares into our common shares. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Series H Preferred Shares, no holder of Series H Preferred Shares will be entitled to convert such Series H Preferred Shares for our common shares to the extent that receipt of such common shares would cause such holder (or any other person) to exceed the share ownership limits contained in our declaration of trust unless we provide an exemption from this limitation for such holder.
These Change of Control conversion and redemption features may discourage a party from taking over our company or make it more difficult for a party to take over our company.
Except as provided above in connection with a Change of Control, the Series H Preferred Shares are not convertible into or exchangeable for any other securities or property.
Voting Rights. Holders of Series H Preferred Shares have no voting rights, except as set forth below.
Whenever distributions on the Series H Preferred Shares are due but unpaid for six or more quarterly periods, whether or not consecutive (a “Preferred Distribution Default”), the number of trustees then constituting our board of trustees shall be increased by two and the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class with the holders of any other Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, will be entitled to vote for the election of two additional trustees to serve on our board of trustees (the “Preferred Shares Trustees”) at a special meeting called by the holders of at least 33% of the outstanding Series H Preferred Shares or the holders of at least 33% of any such other class or series of Parity Preferred Shares so in arrears if the request is received 90 or more days before the next annual or special meeting of shareholders, or at the next annual or special meeting of shareholders, and at each subsequent annual or special meeting of shareholders until all distributions accumulated on the Series H Preferred Shares for the past distribution periods have been fully paid.
If and when all accumulated distributions in arrears on the Series H Preferred Shares shall have been paid in full, the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares shall be divested of the voting rights as described in this section (subject to revesting in the event of each and every Preferred Distribution Default) and, if all accumulated distributions in arrears have been paid in full on all other classes or series of Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable, the term of office of each Preferred Shares Trustee so elected shall terminate. Any Preferred Shares Trustee may be removed at any time with or without cause by the vote of, and shall not be removed otherwise than by the vote of, the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding Series H Preferred Shares when they have the voting rights set forth as described in this section (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable). So long as a Preferred Distribution Default shall continue, any vacancy in the office of a Preferred Shares Trustee may be filled by written consent of the Preferred Shares Trustee remaining in office or, if none remains in office, by a vote of the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding Series H Preferred Shares when they have the voting rights set forth in this section (voting together as a single class with all other classes or series of Parity Preferred Shares upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable). The Preferred Shares Trustees shall each be entitled to one vote per trustee on any matter.
So long as any Series H Preferred Shares remain outstanding, we shall not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the Series H Preferred Shares outstanding at the time: (i) authorize or create, or increase the authorized or issued amount of, any class or series of shares ranking senior to the Series H Preferred Shares with respect to payment of distributions or rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, or reclassify any authorized shares of our company into any such shares, or create, authorize or issue any obligations or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares; or (ii) amend, alter or repeal the provisions of our declaration of trust, whether by merger, consolidation or otherwise, in each case in such a way that would materially and adversely affect any right, preference, privilege or voting power of the Series H Preferred Shares; provided, however, that with respect to the occurrence of any event set forth in (ii) above, so long as (a) the Series H Preferred Shares remain outstanding with the terms thereof materially unchanged, or (b) the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares receive equity securities with rights, preferences, privileges and voting powers substantially the same as those of the Series H Preferred Shares, then the occurrence of any such event shall not be deemed to materially and adversely affect the rights, privileges or voting powers of the holders of the Series H Preferred Shares. In addition, any increase in the amount of authorized Series H Preferred Shares or the creation or issuance, or increase in the amounts authorized, of any other equity securities ranking on a parity with or junior to the Series H Preferred Shares with respect to payment of distributions and the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our company, shall not be deemed to materially and adversely affect the rights, preferences, privileges or voting powers of the Series H Preferred Shares.
In any matter in which the Series H Preferred Shares are entitled to vote, each Series H Preferred Share will be entitled to one vote. If the holders of Series H Preferred Shares and another class or series of preferred shares, including our Series E Preferred Shares, Series F Preferred Shares and Series G Preferred Shares, are entitled to vote together as a single class on any matter, the Series H Preferred Shares and the shares of such other series will have one vote for each $25.00 of liquidation preference.
Information Rights. During any period in which we are not subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and any Series H Preferred Shares are outstanding, we will (i) transmit by mail to all holders of Series H Preferred Shares as their names and addresses appear in our record books and without cost to such holders, copies of reports containing substantially the same information as would have appeared in the Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q that we would have been required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act if we were subject thereto (other than any exhibits that would have been required) and (ii) within 15 days following written request, supply copies of such reports to any prospective holder of the Series H Preferred Shares. We will mail (or otherwise provide) the reports to the holders of Series H Preferred Shares within 15 days after the respective dates by which we would have been required to file such reports with the SEC if we were subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer. For information regarding restrictions on ownership and transfer of the Series H Preferred Shares, see “All Classes and Series of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer” above.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Series H Preferred Shares, no holder of the Series H Preferred Shares will be entitled to convert any Series H Preferred Shares into our common shares to the extent that receipt of our common shares would cause such holder or any other person to exceed the ownership limits contained in our declaration of trust.
Preemptive Rights. No holders of the Series H Preferred Shares shall, as the holders, have any preemptive rights to purchase or subscribe for our common shares or any other security of our company.
Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and of Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws
Number of Trustees; Vacancies
Our declaration of trust and bylaws provide that the number of our trustees may be established, increased or decreased by our board of trustees but may not be less than the minimum number required by the MRL, if any, nor more than 15. Pursuant to our declaration of trust, we have also elected to be subject to the provision of Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL regarding the filling of vacancies on our board of trustees. Accordingly, except as may be provided by our board of trustees in setting the terms of any class or series of shares of beneficial interest, any and all vacancies on our board of trustees may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining trustees in office, even if the remaining trustees do not constitute a quorum, and any individual elected to fill such vacancy will serve for the remainder of the full term of the class in which the vacancy occurred and until a successor is duly elected and qualifies.
Each of our trustees will be elected by our shareholders to serve for a one-year term and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. A majority of all votes cast with respect to a trustee at a meeting of shareholders at which a quorum is present is sufficient to elect that trustee; provided, however, that the trustees shall be elected by a plurality of all the votes cast at any annual meeting for which the number of nominees exceeds the number of trustees to be elected. The presence in person or by proxy of shareholders entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at a meeting constitutes a quorum.
Removal of Trustees
Our declaration of trust provides that, subject to the rights of holders of any class or series of preferred shares, a trustee may be removed only for “cause,” and then only by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast generally in the election of trustees. For this purpose, “cause” means, with respect to any particular trustee, conviction of a felony or a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction holding that such trustee caused demonstrable, material harm to us through bad faith or active and deliberate dishonesty.
Business Combinations
Under certain provisions of the MGCL applicable to Maryland real estate investment trusts, certain “business combinations,” including a merger, consolidation, statutory share exchange or, in certain circumstances, an asset transfer or issuance or reclassification of equity securities, between a Maryland real estate investment trust and an “interested shareholder” or, generally, any person who beneficially, directly or indirectly, owns 10% or more of the voting power of the real estate investment trust’s outstanding voting shares or an affiliate or associate of the real estate investment trust who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the voting power of the then outstanding voting shares of beneficial interest of the real estate investment trust, or an affiliate of such an interested shareholder, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder. Thereafter, any such business combination must be recommended by the board of trustees of such real estate investment trust and approved by the affirmative vote of at least (a) 80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares of beneficial interest in the real estate investment trust and (b) two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting shares of beneficial interest in the real estate investment trust other than shares held by the interested shareholder with whom (or with whose affiliate) the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder, unless, among other conditions, the common shareholders receive a minimum price (as defined in the MGCL) for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its shares. Under the MGCL, a person is not an “interested shareholder” if the board of trustees approved in advance the transaction by which the person otherwise would have become an interested shareholder. A board of trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance with any terms and conditions determined by it.
These provisions of the MGCL do not apply, however, to business combinations that are approved or exempted by a board of trustees prior to the time that the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder.
Pursuant to the statute, our board of trustees has by resolution exempted business combinations between us and any other person from these provisions of the MGCL, provided that the business combination is first approved by our board of trustees, including a majority of trustees who are not affiliates or associates of such person, and, consequently, the five year prohibition and the supermajority vote requirements will not apply to such business combinations. However, our board of trustees may repeal or modify this resolution at any time in the future, in which case the applicable provisions of this statute will become applicable to business combinations between us and interested shareholders.
Control Share Acquisitions
The MGCL provides that holders of “control shares” of a Maryland real estate investment trust acquired in a “control share acquisition” have no voting rights with respect to the control shares except to the extent approved by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares of beneficial interest in a real estate investment trust in respect of which any of the following persons is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of the voting power of such shares in the election of trustees: (1) the acquiror, (2) an officer of the real estate investment trust or (3) an employee of the real estate investment trust who is also a trustee of the real estate investment trust. “Control shares” are voting shares which, if aggregated with all other such shares owned by the acquirer, or in respect of which the acquirer is able to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquirer to exercise voting power in electing trustees within one of the following ranges of voting power:
• one-tenth or more but less than one-third,
• one-third or more but less than a majority, or
• a majority or more of all voting power.
Control shares do not include shares that the acquirer is then entitled to vote as a result of having previously obtained shareholder approval or shares acquired directly from the real estate investment trust. A “control share acquisition” means the acquisition of issued and outstanding control shares, subject to certain exceptions.
A person who has made or proposes to make a control share acquisition, upon satisfaction of certain conditions (including an undertaking to pay expenses and making an “acquiring person statement” as described in the MGCL), may compel a board of trustees to call a special meeting of shareholders to be held within 50 days of demand to consider the voting rights of the shares. If no request for a meeting is made, the real estate investment trust may itself present the question at any shareholders’ meeting.
If voting rights are not approved at the meeting or if the acquirer does not deliver an acquiring person statement as required by the statute, then, subject to certain conditions and limitations, the real estate investment trust may redeem any or all of the control shares (except those for which voting rights have previously been approved) for fair value determined, without regard to the absence of voting rights for the control shares, as of the date of any meeting of shareholders at which the voting rights of such shares are considered and not approved or, if no such meeting is held, as of the date of the last control share acquisition by the acquirer. If voting rights for control shares are approved at a shareholders’ meeting and the acquirer becomes entitled to vote a majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other shareholders may exercise appraisal rights, unless our declaration of trust or bylaws provide otherwise. The fair value of the shares as determined for purposes of such appraisal rights may not be less than the highest price per share paid by the acquirer in the control share acquisition.
The control share acquisition statute does not apply to (1) shares acquired directly from the Company, (2) shares acquired in a merger, consolidation, or share exchange if we are a party to the transaction or (3) acquisitions approved or exempted by our declaration of trust or our bylaws.
Our bylaws contain a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any acquisition by any person of our shares of beneficial interest. There is no assurance that such provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.
Proxy Access
Our bylaws permit a shareholder, or group of no more than 20 shareholders, owning at least 3% of our outstanding common shares continuously for at least the prior three years to nominate a candidate for election to the board of trustees and inclusion in our proxy materials for the annual meeting of shareholders, provided that the total number of all shareholder nominees included in our proxy materials shall not exceed 20% of the number of trustees in office as of the last day on which notice of a nomination may be delivered pursuant to our bylaws, or if such amount is not a whole number, the closest whole number below 20%. The foregoing proxy access right is subject to additional eligibility, procedural and disclosure requirements set forth in our bylaws.
Subtitle 8
Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL permits a Maryland real estate investment trust with a class of equity securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as amended, the “Exchange Act”) and at least three independent trustees to elect to be subject, by provision in its declaration of trust or bylaws or a resolution of its board of trustees and notwithstanding any contrary provision in the declaration of trust or bylaws, to any or all of five provisions:
• a classified board;
• a two-thirds vote requirement for removing a trustee;
• a requirement that the number of trustees be fixed only by vote of the trustees;
• a requirement that a vacancy on the board be filled only by the remaining trustees and, if the board is classified, for the remainder of the full term of the class of trustees in which the vacancy occurred; and
• a majority requirement for the calling of a shareholder-requested special meeting of shareholders.
Pursuant to our declaration of trust, we have elected to be subject to the provision of Subtitle 8 that requires that vacancies on our board may be filled only by the remaining trustees and for the remainder of the full term of the trusteeship in which the vacancy occurred. Through provisions in our declaration of trust and bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8, we (1) require the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter for the removal of any trustee from the board, which removal will be allowed only for cause, (2) vest in the board the exclusive power to fix the number of trusteeships and (3) provide that only our board of trustees can call a special meeting of shareholders.
Meetings of Shareholders
Pursuant to our declaration of trust and bylaws, a meeting of our shareholders for the purpose of the election of trustees and the transaction of any business will be held annually on a date and at the time and place set by our board of trustees. The chairman of our board of trustees, the chief executive officer, president or our board of trustees have the exclusive power to call a special meeting.
Extraordinary Transactions
Under the MRL, a Maryland trust generally cannot dissolve, merge, convert, sell all or substantially all of its assets, engage in a statutory share exchange or engage in similar transactions outside the ordinary course of business unless the action is declared advisable by its board of trustees and approved by the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter unless a lesser percentage (but not less than a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter) is set forth in the real estate investment trust’s declaration of trust. Our declaration of trust provides that any of these actions may be approved by the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. However, Maryland law permits a trust to transfer all or substantially all of its assets without the approval of the shareholders to one or more persons if all of the equity interests of the person or persons are owned, directly or indirectly, by the trust. In addition, operating assets may be held by a trust’s subsidiaries and these subsidiaries may be able to transfer all or substantially all of such assets without a vote of the shareholders.
Amendment to Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws
Under the MRL, a Maryland real estate investment trust generally cannot amend its declaration of trust unless advised by its board of trustees and approved by the affirmative vote of shareholders entitled to cast at least two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter unless a different percentage (but not less than a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter) is set forth in the trust’s declaration of trust.
Except for certain amendments to their declaration of trust relating to the removal of trustees and the vote required for certain amendments, our declaration of trust provides that these actions may be taken if declared advisable by a majority of the board of trustees and approved by the vote of shareholders entitled to cast a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Our board of trustees has the exclusive power to adopt, alter or repeal any provision of our bylaws and to make new bylaws except that our bylaws may be altered or repealed, and new bylaws may be made, pursuant to a binding proposal that is (a) submitted to the shareholders for approval at a duly called meeting of shareholders by (i) the board of trustees or (ii) a shareholder who provides us with timely notice of such proposal that satisfies the notice procedures in accordance with our bylaws and who is, at the time such notice is delivered to us and as of such meeting, an Eligible Shareholder (as defined in our bylaws), and (b) approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of beneficial interest then outstanding and entitled to vote on such proposal.
Our Termination
Our declaration of trust provides for us to have a perpetual existence. Our termination must be approved by a majority of our entire board of trustees and the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter.
Advance Notice of Trustee Nominations and New Business
Our bylaws provide that, with respect to an annual meeting of shareholders, nominations of individuals for election to our board of trustees at an annual meeting and the proposal of other business to be considered by shareholders may be made only (1) pursuant to our notice of the meeting, (2) by or at the direction of our board of trustees or (3) by a shareholder of record at the record date set by our board of trustees for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to vote at the annual meeting, at the time of giving of notice and at the time of the annual meeting (and any postponement or adjournment thereof), who is entitled to vote at the meeting in the election of each individual so nominated or on any such other business, and has complied with the advance notice provisions set forth in our bylaws. Shareholders generally must provide notice to our secretary not earlier than the 150th day or later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the 120th day before the first anniversary of the date of our proxy statement for the preceding year’s annual meeting.
With respect to special meetings of shareholders, only the business specified in our notice of meeting may be brought before the meeting. Nominations of individuals for election to our board of trustees at a special meeting may be made only (1) by or at the direction of our board of trustees or (2) provided that a special meeting has been called in accordance with our bylaws or the purpose of electing trustees, by a shareholder who is a shareholder of record at the record date set by the board of trustees for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to vote at the special meeting, at the time of giving of notice provided for in our bylaws and at the time of the special meeting (and any postponement or adjournment thereof), who is entitled to vote at the meeting in the election of each individual so nominated and who has complied with the notice procedures set forth in our bylaws. Shareholders generally must provide notice to our secretary not earlier than the 120th day prior to such special meeting or later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on the later of the 90th day before the special meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the date of the special meeting.
Exclusive Forum
Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland, or, if that court does not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division, will be the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of any duty owed by any of our present or former trustees, officers or other employees to us or to our shareholders, (c) any action asserting a claim against us or any of our present or former trustees, officers or other employees arising pursuant to any provision of the MRL, MGCL, as applicable, or our declaration of trust or bylaws or (d) any action asserting a claim against us or any of our present or former trustees, officers or other employees that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
Indemnification and Limitation of Trustees’ and Officers’ Liability
Maryland law permits a Maryland real estate investment trust to include in its declaration of trust a provision eliminating the liability of its trustees and officers to the real estate investment trust and its shareholders for money damages except for liability resulting from actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services or active and deliberate dishonesty that was established by a final judgment and was material to the cause of action. Our declaration of trust limits the liability of our trustees and officers for monetary damages to the maximum extent permitted under Maryland law.
Maryland law permits a Maryland real estate investment trust to indemnify and advance expenses to its trustees and officers to the same extent as permitted for directors and officers of Maryland corporations. The MGCL requires a Maryland corporation (unless its charter provides otherwise, which our declaration of trust does not) to indemnify a director or officer who has been successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any proceeding to which he or she is made a party by reason of his or her service in that capacity. The MGCL permits a Maryland corporation to indemnify its present and former directors and officers, among others, against judgments, penalties, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually incurred by them in connection with any proceeding to which they may be made or threatened to be made a party to, or witness in, by reason of their service in those or other capacities unless it is established that:
• the act or omission of the director or officer was material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and (1) was committed in bad faith or (2) was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty;
• the director or officer actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or services; or
• in the case of any criminal proceeding, the director or officer had reasonable cause to believe that the act or omission was unlawful.
Under the MGCL, a Maryland corporation may not indemnify a director or officer in a suit by or on behalf of the corporation in which the director or officer was adjudged liable to the corporation or in a suit in which the director or officer was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received. Nevertheless, a court may order indemnification if it determines that the director or officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification, even though the director or officer did not meet the prescribed standard of conduct or was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received. However, indemnification for an adverse judgment in a suit by or on behalf of the corporation, or for a judgment of liability on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received, is limited to expenses.
In addition, the MGCL permits a Maryland corporation to advance reasonable expenses to a director or officer upon its receipt of:
• a written affirmation by the director or officer of his or her good faith belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the corporation; and
• a written undertaking by the director or officer or on the director’s or officer’s behalf to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the corporation if it is ultimately determined that the director or officer did not meet the standard of conduct.
Our declaration of trust authorizes us to obligate ourselves and our bylaws obligate us, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from time to time, to indemnify and, without requiring a preliminary determination of the ultimate entitlement to indemnification, pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding to:
• present or former trustee or officer; or
• any individual who, while a trustee or officer of us and at our request, serves or has served as a trustee, director, officer, partner, member, manager, employee, or agent of another real estate investment trust, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, and
• who is made or threatened to be made a party to, or witness in, the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity from. Our declaration of trust and bylaws also permit us, with the approval of our board of trustees, to indemnify and advance expenses to any individual who served a predecessor of us in any of the capacities described above and any employees or agents of us or our predecessor.
We have entered into indemnification agreements with each of our executive officers and trustees that provide for indemnification to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law.
REIT Qualification
Our declaration of trust provides that our board of trustees may revoke or otherwise terminate our REIT election, without approval of our shareholders, if it determines that it is no longer in our best interest to continue to qualify as a REIT.
Document
Exhibit 10.1
PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST
2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
As Amended and Restated
Effective May 23, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Page
| ARTICLE I<br>DEFINITIONS | -1- |
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| 1.01. Affiliate | -1- |
| 1.02. Agreement | -1- |
| 1.03. Board | -1- |
| 1.04. Change in Control | -1- |
| 1.05. Code | -3- |
| 1.06. Committee | -3- |
| 1.07. Common Share | -3- |
| 1.08. Company | -3- |
| 1.09. Control Change Date | -3- |
| 1.10. Corresponding SAR | -3- |
| 1.11. Dividend Equivalent Right | -4- |
| 1.12. Exchange Act | -4- |
| 1.13. Fair Market Value | -4- |
| 1.14. Incentive Award | -4- |
| 1.15. Initial Value | -4- |
| 1.16. LTIP Unit | -5- |
| 1.17. Operating Partnership | -5- |
| 1.18. Option | -5- |
| 1.19. Other Equity-Based Award | -5- |
| 1.20. Participant | -5- |
| 1.21. Performance Goal | -5- |
| 1.22. Performance Units | -6- |
| 1.23. Person | -6- |
| 1.24. Plan | -6- |
| 1.25. SAR | -7- |
| 1.26. Share Award | -7- |
| 1.27. Ten Percent Shareholder | -7- |
| ARTICLE II<br>PURPOSES | -7- |
| ARTICLE III<br>ADMINISTRATION | -7- |
| ARTICLE IV<br>ELIGIBILITY | -9- |
| ARTICLE V<br>COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN | -9- |
| 5.01. Common Shares Issued | -9- |
| 5.02. Aggregate Limit | -9- |
| 5.03. Individual Grant Limit | -10- |
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| 5.04. Reallocation of Shares | -10- |
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| 5.05. Burn Rate Limit | -10- |
| ARTICLE VI<br>OPTIONS | -11- |
| 6.01. Award | -11- |
| 6.02. Option Price | -11- |
| 6.03. Maximum Option Period | -11- |
| 6.04. Nontransferability | -11- |
| 6.05. Transferable Options | -12- |
| 6.06. Employee Status | -12- |
| 6.07. Exercise | -12- |
| 6.08. Payment | -13- |
| 6.09. Shareholder Rights | -13- |
| 6.10. Disposition of Shares | -13- |
| ARTICLE VII<br>SARS | -13- |
| 7.01. Award | -13- |
| 7.02. Maximum SAR Period | -13- |
| 7.03. Nontransferability | -14- |
| 7.04. Transferable SARs | -14- |
| 7.05. Exercise | -14- |
| 7.06. Employee Status | -15- |
| 7.07. Settlement | -15- |
| 7.08. Shareholder Rights | -15- |
| 7.09. No Reduction of Initial Value | -15- |
| ARTICLE VIII<br>SHARE AWARDS | -16- |
| 8.01. Award | -16- |
| 8.02. Vesting | -16- |
| 8.03. Employee Status | -16- |
| 8.04. Shareholder Rights | -16- |
| ARTICLE IX<br>PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARDS | -17- |
| 9.01. Award | -17- |
| 9.02. Earning the Award | -17- |
| 9.03. Payment | -17- |
| 9.04. Shareholder Rights | -17- |
| 9.05. Nontransferability | -18- |
| 9.06. Transferable Performance Units | -18- |
| 9.07. Employee Status | -18- |
| ARTICLE X<br>OTHER EQUITY–BASED AWARDS | -18- |
| 10.01. Award | -18- |
| 10.02. Terms and Conditions | -19- |
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| 10.03. Payment or Settlement | -19- |
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| 10.04. Employee Status | -19- |
| 10.05. Shareholder Rights | -20- |
| ARTICLE XI<br>INCENTIVE AWARDS | -20- |
| 11.01. Award | -20- |
| 11.02. Terms and Conditions | -20- |
| 11.03. Nontransferability | -21- |
| 11.04. Employee Status | -21- |
| 11.05. Settlement | -21- |
| 11.06. Shareholder Rights | -21- |
| ARTICLE XII<br>ADJUSTMENT UPON CHANGE IN COMMON STOCK | -21- |
| ARTICLE XIII<br>COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND APPROVAL OF REGULATORY BODIES | -22- |
| ARTICLE XIV<br>GENERAL PROVISIONS | -22- |
| 14.01. Effect on Employment and Service | -23- |
| 14.02. Unfunded Plan | -23- |
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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS
1.01. Affiliate
“Affiliate” means any entity, whether now or hereafter existing, which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company (including, but not limited to, joint ventures, limited liability companies and partnerships). For this purpose, the term “control” shall mean ownership of 50% or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of shares or interests in the entity, or the power to direct the management and policies of the entity, by contract or otherwise.
1.02. Agreement
“Agreement” means a written agreement (including any amendment or supplement thereto) between the Company and a Participant specifying the terms and conditions of a Share Award, an Incentive Award, an award of Performance Units, an Option, SAR or Other Equity-Based Award (including an LTIP Unit) granted to such Participant.
1.03. Board
“Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Company.
1.04. Change in Control
“Change in Control” shall mean a change in control of the Company which will be deemed to have occurred after the date hereof if:
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| (1) any “person” as such term is used in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, as modified and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof except that such term shall not include (A) the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (B) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any of its affiliates, (C) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities, (D) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company’s common shares, or (E) any person or group as used in Rule 13d-1(b) under the Exchange Act, is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing at least 50% of the combined voting power or common shares of the Company; |
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| (2) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new trustee (other than (A) a trustee designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in clause (1), (3), or (4) of this Section 1.05 or (B) a trustee whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened election contest, including but not limited to a consent solicitation, relating to the election of trustees of the Company) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the trustees then still in office who either were trustees at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof; |
| (3) there is consummated a merger or consolidation of the Company or any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or any parent thereof) in combination with the ownership of any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, more than 50% of the combined voting power and common shares of the Company or such surviving entity or any parent thereof outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or |
| (4) there is consummated a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets (or any transaction having a similar effect, including a liquidation) other than a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to an entity, more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power and common shares of which is owned by shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the common shares of the Company immediately prior to such sale. |
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an award under this Plan constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, no payment shall be made under such award on account of a Change in Control unless the occurrence of one or more of the preceding events also constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets, all as determined in accordance with the regulations under Section 409A of the Code.
1.05. Code
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any amendments thereto.
1.06. Committee
“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board; provided, however, that if there is no Compensation Committee, then “Committee” means the Board; and provided, further that with respect to awards made to a member of the Board who is not an employee of the Company or an Affiliate, “Committee” means the Board.
1.07. Common Share
“Common Share” means common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company.
1.08. Company
“Company” means Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust.
1.09. Control Change Date
“Control Change Date” means the date on which a Change in Control occurs. If a Change in Control occurs on account of a series of transactions, the “Control Change Date” is the date of the last of such transactions.
1.10. Corresponding SAR
“Corresponding SAR” means an SAR that is granted in relation to a particular Option and that can be exercised only upon the surrender to the Company, unexercised, of that portion of the Option to which the SAR relates.
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1.11. Dividend Equivalent Right
“Dividend Equivalent Right” means the right, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the Committee, of a Participant to receive (or have credited) cash, shares or other property in amounts equivalent to the cash, shares or other property dividends declared on Common Shares with respect to specified Performance Units or Common Shares subject to an Other Equity-Based Award, as determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion. The Committee shall provide that Dividend Equivalent Rights (if any) payable with respect to any award that does not vest or become exercisable solely on account of continued employment or service shall be distributed only when, and to the extent that, the underlying award is vested or exercisable and also may provide that Dividend Equivalent Rights (if any) shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Common Shares or otherwise reinvested.
1.12. Exchange Act
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
1.13. Fair Market Value
“Fair Market Value” means, on any given date, the reported “closing” price of a Common Share on the New York Stock Exchange. If, on any given date, the Common Shares are not listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange, then Fair Market Value shall be the “closing” price of a Common Share on such other exchange on which the Common Shares are listed for trading or, if the Common Shares are not listed on any exchange, the amount determined by the Committee using any reasonable method in good faith and in accordance with the regulations under Section 409A of the Code.
1.14. Incentive Award
“Incentive Award” means an award under Article XI which, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed by the Committee, entitles the Participant to receive a payment from the Company or an Affiliate.
1.15. Initial Value
“Initial Value” means, with respect to a Corresponding SAR, the option price per share of the related Option and, with respect to an SAR granted independently of an Option, the price per Common Share as determined by the Committee on the date of grant; provided, however, that the price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value on the date of grant.
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1.16. LTIP Unit
“LTIP Unit” means an “LTIP Unit” as defined in the Operating Partnership’s partnership agreement. An LTIP Unit granted under this Plan represents the right to receive the benefits, payments or other rights set forth in that partnership agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Agreement and that partnership agreement.
1.17. Operating Partnership
“Operating Partnership” means Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P.
1.18. Option
“Option” means a share option that entitles the holder to purchase from the Company a stated number of Common Shares at the price set forth in an Agreement.
1.19. Other Equity-Based Award
“Other Equity-Based Award” means any award other than an Option, SAR, a Performance Unit award or a Share Award which, subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Committee, entitles a Participant to receive Common Shares or rights or units valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Shares (including securities convertible into Common Shares) or other equity interests including LTIP Units.
1.20. Participant
“Participant” means an employee or officer of the Company or an Affiliate, a member of the Board, or an individual who provides bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate (including an individual who provides services to the Company or an Affiliate by virtue of employment with, or providing services to, the Operating Partnership), and who satisfies the requirements of Article IV and is selected by the Committee to receive an award of Performance Units, a Share Award, an Incentive Award Option, SAR, Other Equity-Based Award or a combination thereof.
1.21. Performance Goal
“Performance Goal” means a performance objective that is stated with respect to one or more of the following, alone or in combination: funds from operations; adjusted funds from operations; earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”); adjusted EBITDA; hotel-level EBITDA; hotel revenues; return on equity; total earnings; revenues or
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sales; earnings per Common Share; return on capital; Fair Market Value; or total shareholder return.
A Performance Goal may be expressed on an absolute basis or relative to the performance of one or more similarly situated companies or a published index. When establishing Performance Goals, the Committee may exclude any or all special, unusual or extraordinary items as determined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, including, without limitation, the charges or costs associated with restructurings of the Company, discontinued operations, other unusual or non-recurring items and the cumulative effects of accounting changes. To the extent permitted under Section 162(m) of the Code (for any award that is intended to constitute “performance based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code), the Committee may also adjust the Performance Goals as it deems equitable in recognition of unusual or non-recurring events affecting the Company, changes in applicable tax laws or accounting principles or such other factors as the Committee may determine.
1.22. Performance Units
“Performance Units” means an award, in the amount determined by the Committee, stated with reference to a specified number of Common Shares or other securities or property, that in accordance with the terms of an Agreement entitles the holder to receive a payment for each specified unit equal to the value of the Performance Unit on the date of payment.
1.23. Person
“Person” means any human being, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity. “Person” also includes any human being, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity as defined in sections 13(d)(3) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the term “Person” does not include (i) the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (ii) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any Affiliate, (iii) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to an offering of such securities or (iv) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Common Shares.
1.24. Plan
“Plan” means this Pebblebrook Hotel Trust 2009 Equity Incentive Plan as amended and restated effective May 23, 2025.
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1.25. SAR
“SAR” means a share appreciation right that in accordance with the terms of an Agreement entitles the holder to receive, with respect to each Common Share encompassed by the exercise of the SAR, the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value at the time of exercise over the Initial Value. References to “SARs” include both Corresponding SARs and SARs granted independently of Options, unless the context requires otherwise.
1.26. Share Award
“Share Award” means Common Shares awarded to a Participant under Article VIII.
1.27. Ten Percent Shareholder
“Ten Percent Shareholder” means any individual owning more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares of the Company or of a “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” (as such terms are defined in Section 424 of the Code) of the Company. An individual shall be considered to own any voting shares owned (directly or indirectly) by or for his or her brothers, sisters, spouse, ancestors or lineal descendants and shall be considered to own proportionately any voting shares owned (directly or indirectly) by or for a corporation, partnership, estate or trust of which such individual is a shareholder, partner or beneficiary.
ARTICLE II PURPOSES
This Plan is intended to assist the Company and its Affiliates in recruiting and retaining individuals and other service providers with ability and initiative by enabling such persons or entities to participate in the future success of the Company and its Affiliates and to associate their interests with those of the Company and its shareholders. This Plan is intended to permit the grant of both Options qualifying under Section 422 of the Code (“incentive stock options”) and Options not so qualifying, and the grant of SARs, Share Awards, Incentive Awards, Performance Units, and Other Equity-Based Awards in accordance with this Plan and any procedures that may be established by the Committee. No Option that is intended to be an incentive stock option shall be invalid for failure to qualify as an incentive stock option. The proceeds received by the Company from the sale of Common Shares pursuant to this Plan shall be used for general corporate purposes.
ARTICLE III ADMINISTRATION
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This Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have authority to grant SARs, Share Awards, Incentive Awards, Performance Units, Options and Other Equity-Based Awards upon such terms (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Plan), as the Committee may consider appropriate. Such terms may include conditions (in addition to those contained in this Plan), on the exercisability of all or any part of an Option or SAR or on the transferability or forfeitability of a Share Award, an Incentive Award, an award of Performance Units or an Other Equity-Based Award. Notwithstanding any such conditions, the Committee may, in its discretion, accelerate the time at which any Option or SAR may be exercised, or the time at which a Share Award, an Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award may become transferable or nonforfeitable or the time at which an Other Equity-Based Award, an Incentive Award or an award of Performance Units may be settled. In addition, the Committee shall have complete authority to interpret all provisions of this Plan; to prescribe the form of Agreements; to adopt, amend, and rescind rules and regulations pertaining to the administration of this Plan (including rules and regulations that require or allow Participants to defer the payment of benefits under this Plan); and to make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan. The Committee’s determinations under this Plan (including without limitation, determinations of the individuals to receive awards under this Plan, the form, amount and timing of such awards, the terms and provisions of such awards and the Agreements) need not be uniform and may be made by the Committee selectively among individuals who receive, or are eligible to receive, awards under this Plan, whether or not such persons are similarly situated. The express grant in this Plan of any specific power to the Committee shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of the Committee. Any decision made, or action taken, by the Committee in connection with the administration of this Plan shall be final and conclusive. The members of the Committee shall not be liable for any act done in good faith with respect to this Plan or any Agreement, Option, SAR, Share Award, Incentive Award, Other Equity-Based Award or award of Performance Units. All expenses of administering this Plan shall be borne by the Company.
The Committee, in its discretion, may delegate to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer all or part of the Committee’s authority and duties with respect to grants and awards to individuals who are not subject to the reporting and other provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. The Committee may revoke or amend the terms of a delegation at any time but such action shall not invalidate any prior actions of the Committee’s delegate that were consistent with the terms of this Plan and the Committee’s prior delegation. References to the “Committee” in this Plan include the Committee’s delegate to the extent consistent with the Committee’s delegation.
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ARTICLE IV ELIGIBILITY
Any employee of the Company or an Affiliate (including a trade or business that becomes an Affiliate after the adoption of this Plan) and any member of the Board is eligible to participate in this Plan. In addition, any other individual who provides significant services to the Company or an Affiliate (including an individual who provides services to the Company or an Affiliate by virtue of employment with, or providing services to, the Operating Partnership) is eligible to participate in this Plan if the Committee, in its sole discretion, determines that the participation of such individual is in the best interest of the Company. The Committee may also grant Options, SARs, Share Awards, Incentive Awards, Performance Units and Other Equity-Based Awards to an individual as an inducement to such individual becoming eligible to participate in this Plan and prior to the date that the individual first performs services for the Company, an Affiliate or the Operating Partnership, provided that such awards will not become vested or exercisable, and no shares shall be issued or other payment made to such individual with respect to such awards prior to the date the individual first performs services for the Company, an Affiliate or the Operating Partnership.
ARTICLE V COMMON SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN
5.01. Common Shares Issued
Upon the award of Common Shares pursuant to a Share Award, an Other Equity-Based Award or in settlement of an award of Performance Units or Incentive Award, the Company may deliver to the Participant Common Shares from its treasury shares or authorized but unissued Common Shares. Upon the exercise of any Option, SAR or Other Equity-Based Award denominated in Common Shares, the Company may deliver to the Participant (or the Participant’s broker if the Participant so directs), Common Shares from its treasury shares or authorized but unissued Common Shares.
5.02. Aggregate Limit
(a) The maximum aggregate number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan pursuant to the exercise of Options and SARs, the grant of Share Awards or Other Equity-Based Awards and the settlement of Performance Units and Incentive Awards is 8,347,625 Common Shares. Other Equity-Based Awards that are LTIP Units shall reduce the maximum aggregate number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan on a one-for-one basis, i.e., each such unit shall be treated as an award of Common Shares.
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(b) The maximum number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan in accordance with Section 5.02(a) shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Article XII.
(c) The maximum number of Common Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of Options that are incentive stock options or Corresponding SARs that are related to incentive stock options shall be determined in accordance with Sections 5.02(a) and 5.02(b).
5.03. Individual Grant Limit
No Participant may be granted Options, SARs, Share Awards, Performance Units or Other Equity-Based Awards in any calendar year with respect to more than 855,656 Common Shares. For purposes of this Section 5.03, an Option and Corresponding SAR shall be treated as a single award. The maximum number of Common Shares for which a Participant may be granted Options, SARs, Share Awards, Performance Units and Other Equity-Based Awards in any calendar year shall be subject to adjustment as provided in Article XII.
5.04. Reallocation of Shares
If any award or grant under this Plan (including LTIP Units) expires, is forfeited or is terminated without having been exercised or is paid in cash without delivery of Common Shares, then any Common Shares covered by such lapsed, cancelled, expired, unexercised or cash-settled portion of such award or grant and any forfeited, lapsed, cancelled or expired LTIP Units shall be available for the grant of other Options, SARs, Share Awards, Other Equity-Based Awards and settlement of Performance Units and Incentive Awards under this Plan. Any Common Shares tendered or withheld to satisfy the grant or exercise price or tax withholding obligation pursuant to any award shall increase the number of Common Shares available for future grants or awards; provided that any Common Shares tendered or withheld to satisfy a tax withholding obligation at a rate above the minimum statutory federal, state, district and city tax rates shall not increase the number of Common Shares available for future grants or awards.
5.05. Burn Rate Limit
During the three-year period beginning on July 10, 2012, as amended and restated herein, no award shall be made if that award, together with awards previously granted during that period, would cause this Plan’s gross average three-year “burn rate” to exceed 2.34% (the Company’s 2012 burn rate cap set forth in the Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. 2012 U.S. Proxy Voting Summary Guidelines).
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ARTICLE VI OPTIONS
6.01. Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an Option is to be granted and, subject to Section 5.03, will specify the number of Common Shares covered by such awards.
6.02. Option Price
The price per Common Share purchased on the exercise of an Option shall be determined by the Committee on the date of grant, but shall not be less than the Fair Market Value on the date the Option is granted. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the price per Common Share purchased on the exercise of any Option that is an incentive stock option granted to an individual who is a Ten Percent Shareholder on the date such option is granted, shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value on the date the Option is granted. Except as provided in Article XII, the price per share of an outstanding Option may not be reduced (by amendment, cancellation and new grant or otherwise) without the approval of shareholders. In addition, no payment shall be made in cancellation of an Option if, on the date of cancellation, the option price per share exceeds Fair Market Value.
6.03. Maximum Option Period
The maximum period in which an Option may be exercised shall be determined by the Committee on the date of grant except that no Option shall be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the date such Option was granted. In the case of an incentive stock option granted to a Participant who is a Ten Percent Shareholder on the date of grant, such Option shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant. The terms of any Option may provide that it is exercisable for a period less than such maximum period.
6.04. Nontransferability
Except as provided in Section 6.05, each Option granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any transfer of an Option (by the Participant or his transferee), the Option and any Corresponding SAR that relates to such Option must be transferred to the same person or persons or entity or entities. Except as provided in Section 6.05, during the lifetime of the Participant to whom the Option is granted, the Option may be exercised only by the Participant. No right or interest of a Participant in any Option shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.
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6.05. Transferable Options
Section 6.04 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Agreement provides, an Option that is not an incentive stock option may be transferred by a Participant to the Participant’s children, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners, on such terms and conditions as may be permitted under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time. The holder of an Option transferred pursuant to this Section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the Option during the period that it was held by the Participant; provided, however, that such transferee may not transfer the Option except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any transfer of an Option (by the Participant or his transferee), the Option and any Corresponding SAR that relates to such Option must be transferred to the same person or persons or entity or entities.
6.06. Employee Status
For purposes of determining the applicability of Section 422 of the Code (relating to incentive stock options), or in the event that the terms of any Option provide that it may be exercised only during employment or continued service or within a specified period of time after termination of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability, or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.
6.07. Exercise
Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the applicable Agreement, an Option may be exercised in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Committee shall determine; provided, however, that incentive stock options (granted under this Plan and all plans of the Company and its Affiliates) may not be first exercisable in a calendar year for Common Shares having a Fair Market Value (determined as of the date an Option is granted) exceeding $100,000. An Option granted under this Plan may be exercised with respect to any number of whole shares less than the full number for which the Option could be exercised. A partial exercise of an Option shall not affect the right to exercise the Option from time to time in accordance with this Plan and the applicable Agreement with respect to the remaining shares subject to the Option. The exercise of an Option shall result in the termination of any Corresponding SAR to the extent of the number of shares with respect to which the Option is exercised.
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6.08. Payment
Subject to rules established by the Committee and unless otherwise provided in an Agreement, payment of all or part of the Option price may be made in cash, certified check, by tendering Common Shares or by attestation of ownership of Common Shares or by a broker-assisted cashless exercise. If Common Shares are used to pay all or part of the Option price, the sum of the cash and cash equivalent and the Fair Market Value (determined as of the day preceding the date of exercise) of the shares surrendered must not be less than the Option price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised.
6.09. Shareholder Rights
No Participant shall have any rights as a shareholder with respect to Common Shares subject to an Option until the date of exercise of such Option.
6.10. Disposition of Shares
A Participant shall notify the Company of any sale or other disposition of Common Shares acquired pursuant to an Option that was an incentive stock option if such sale or disposition occurs (i) within two years of the grant of an Option or (ii) within one year of the issuance of the Common Shares to the Participant. Such notice shall be in writing and directed to the Secretary of the Company.
ARTICLE VII SARS
7.01. Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom SARs are to be granted and will, subject to Section 5.03, specify the number of Common Shares covered by such awards. No Participant may be granted Corresponding SARs (under this Plan and all plans of the Company and its Affiliates) that are related to incentive stock options which are first exercisable in any calendar year for Common Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date the related Option is granted) that exceeds $100,000.
7.02. Maximum SAR Period
The term of each SAR shall be determined by the Committee on the date of grant, except that no SAR shall have a term of more than ten years from the date of grant. In the case of a Corresponding SAR that is related to an incentive stock option granted to a Participant who is a
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Ten Percent Shareholder on the date of grant, such Corresponding SAR shall not be exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant. The terms of any SAR may provide that it has a term that is less than such maximum period.
7.03. Nontransferability
Except as provided in Section 7.04, each SAR granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any such transfer, a Corresponding SAR and the related Option must be transferred to the same person or persons or entity or entities. Except as provided in Section 7.04, during the lifetime of the Participant to whom the SAR is granted, the SAR may be exercised only by the Participant. No right or interest of a Participant in any SAR shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.
7.04. Transferable SARs
Section 7.03 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Agreement provides, an SAR, other than a Corresponding SAR that is related to an incentive stock option, may be transferred by a Participant to the Participant’s children, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners, on such terms and conditions as may be permitted under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time. The holder of an SAR transferred pursuant to this Section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the SAR during the period that it was held by the Participant; provided, however, that such transferee may not transfer the SAR except by will or the laws of descent and distribution. In the event of any transfer of a Corresponding SAR (by the Participant or his transferee), the Corresponding SAR and the related Option must be transferred to the same person or person or entity or entities.
7.05. Exercise
Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the applicable Agreement, an SAR may be exercised in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Committee shall determine; provided, however, that a Corresponding SAR that is related to an incentive stock option may be exercised only to the extent that the related Option is exercisable and only when the Fair Market Value exceeds the option price of the related Option. An SAR granted under this Plan may be exercised with respect to any number of whole shares less than the full number for which the SAR could be exercised. A partial exercise of an SAR shall not affect the right to exercise the SAR from time to time in accordance with this Plan and the applicable Agreement with respect to the remaining shares
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subject to the SAR. The exercise of a Corresponding SAR shall result in the termination of the related Option to the extent of the number of shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised.
7.06. Employee Status
If the terms of any SAR provide that it may be exercised only during employment or continued service or within a specified period of time after termination of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.
7.07. Settlement
At the Committee’s discretion, the amount payable as a result of the exercise of an SAR may be settled in cash, Common Shares, or a combination of cash and Common Shares. No fractional share will be deliverable upon the exercise of an SAR but a cash payment will be made in lieu thereof.
7.08. Shareholder Rights
No Participant shall, as a result of receiving an SAR, have any rights as a shareholder of the Company or any Affiliate until the date that the SAR is exercised and then only to the extent that the SAR is settled by the issuance of Common Shares.
7.09. No Reduction of Initial Value
Except as provided in Article XII, the Initial Value of an outstanding SAR may not be reduced (by amendment, cancellation and new grant or otherwise) without the approval of shareholders. In addition, no payment shall be made in cancellation of a SAR if, on the date of cancellation, the Initial Value exceeds Fair Market Value.
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ARTICLE VIII SHARE AWARDS
8.01. Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom a Share Award is to be made and will, subject to Section 5.03, specify the number of Common Shares covered by such awards.
8.02. Vesting
The Committee, on the date of the award, may prescribe that a Participant’s rights in a Share Award shall be forfeitable or otherwise restricted for a period of time or subject to such conditions as may be set forth in the Agreement. By way of example and not of limitation, the Committee may prescribe that a Participant’s rights in a Share Award shall be forfeitable or otherwise restricted subject to the attainment of objectives stated with reference to the Company’s, an Affiliate’s or a business unit’s attainment of objectives stated with respect to performance criteria established by the Committee, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals.
8.03. Employee Status
In the event that the terms of any Share Award provide that shares may become transferable and nonforfeitable thereunder only after completion of a specified period of employment or continuous service, the Committee may decide in each case to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability, or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.
8.04. Shareholder Rights
Unless otherwise specified in accordance with the applicable Agreement, while the Common Shares granted pursuant to the Share Award may be forfeited or are nontransferable, a Participant will have all rights of a stockholder with respect to a Share Award, including the right to receive dividends and vote the shares; provided, however, that dividends payable on Common Shares subject to a Share Award that does not become nonforfeitable and transferable solely on account of continued employment or service, such dividends shall be distributed only when, and to the extent that, the underlying Share Award is nonforfeitable and transferable and the Committee may provide that such dividends shall be deemed to have been reinvested in additional Common Shares. During the period that the Common Shares granted pursuant to the Share Award may be forfeited or are nontransferable (i) a Participant may not sell, transfer, pledge, exchange, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of shares granted pursuant to a Share
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Award, (ii) the Company shall retain custody of the certificates evidencing shares granted pursuant to a Share Award, and (iii) the Participant will deliver to the Company a stock power, endorsed in blank, with respect to each Share Award. The limitations set forth in the preceding sentence shall not apply after the shares granted under the Share Award are transferable and are no longer forfeitable.
ARTICLE IX PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARDS
9.01. Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an award of Performance Units is to be made and will, subject to Section 5.03, specify the number of Common Shares or other securities or property covered by such awards. The Committee also will specify whether Dividend Equivalent Rights are granted in conjunction with the Performance Units.
9.02. Earning the Award
The Committee, on the date of the grant of an award, shall prescribe that the Performance Units will be earned, and the Participant will be entitled to receive payment pursuant to the award of Performance Units, only upon the satisfaction of performance objectives and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the Committee, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals.
9.03. Payment
In the discretion of the Committee, the amount payable when an award of Performance Units is earned may be settled in cash, by the issuance of Common Shares, by the delivery of other securities or property or a combination thereof. A fractional Common Share shall not be deliverable when an award of Performance Units is earned, but a cash payment will be made in lieu thereof. The amount payable when an award of Performance Units is earned shall be paid in a lump sum.
9.04. Shareholder Rights
A Participant, as a result of receiving an award of Performance Units, shall not have any rights as a shareholder until, and then only to the extent that, the award of Performance Units is earned and settled in Common Shares. After an award of Performance Units is earned and settled in Common Shares, a Participant will have all the rights of a shareholder as described in Section 8.05.
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9.05. Nontransferability
Except as provided in Section 9.06, Performance Units granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. No right or interest of a Participant in any Performance Units shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.
9.06. Transferable Performance Units
Section 9.05 to the contrary notwithstanding, if the Agreement provides, an award of Performance Units may be transferred by a Participant to the Participant’s children, grandchildren, spouse, one or more trusts for the benefit of such family members or a partnership in which such family members are the only partners, on such terms and conditions as may be permitted under Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time. The holder of Performance Units transferred pursuant to this Section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the Performance Units during the period that they were held by the Participant; provided, however that such transferee may not transfer Performance Units except by will or the laws of descent and distribution.
9.07. Employee Status
In the event that the terms of any Performance Unit award provide that no payment will be made unless the Participant completes a stated period of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for government or military service, illness, temporary disability, or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.
ARTICLE X OTHER EQUITY–BASED AWARDS
10.01. Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an Other Equity-Based Award is to be made and will, subject to Section 5.03, specify the number of Common Shares or other equity interests (including LTIP Units) covered by such awards. The grant of LTIP Units must satisfy the requirements of the partnership agreement of the Operating Partnership as in effect on the date of grant. The
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Committee also will specify whether Dividend Equivalent Rights are granted in conjunction with the Other Equity-Based Award.
10.02. Terms and Conditions
The Committee, at the time an Other Equity-Based Award is made, shall specify the terms and conditions which govern the award. The terms and conditions of an Other Equity-Based Award may prescribe that a Participant’s rights in the Other Equity-Based Award shall be forfeitable, nontransferable or otherwise restricted for a period of time or subject to such other conditions as may be determined by the Committee, in its discretion and set forth in the Agreement, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals. Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted to Participants, either alone or in addition to other awards granted under this Plan, and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted in the settlement of other Awards granted under this Plan.
10.03. Payment or Settlement
Other Equity-Based Awards valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Shares, shall be payable or settled in Common Shares, cash or a combination of Common Shares and cash, as determined by the Committee in its discretion; provided, however, that any Common Shares that are issued on account of the conversion of LTIP Units into Common Stock shall not be issued under this Plan. Other Equity-Based Awards denominated as equity interests other than Common Shares may be paid or settled in shares or units of such equity interests or cash or a combination of both as determined by the Committee in its discretion.
10.04. Employee Status
If the terms of any Other Equity-Based Award provides that it may be earned or exercised only during employment or continued service or within a specified period of time after termination of employment or continued service, the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.
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10.05. Shareholder Rights
A Participant, as a result of receiving an Other Equity-Based Award, shall not have any rights as a shareholder until, and then only to the extent that, the Other Equity-Based Award is earned and settled in Common Shares.
ARTICLE XI INCENTIVE AWARDS
11.01. Award
In accordance with the provisions of Article IV, the Committee will designate each individual to whom an Incentive Award is to be made. The amount payable under all Incentive Awards shall be finally determined by the Committee; provided, however, that no individual may receive an Incentive Award payment in any calendar year that exceeds the lesser of (i) 250% of the individual’s base salary (prior to any salary reduction or deferral elections) as of the date of grant of the Incentive Award and (ii) $2.5 million.
11.02. Terms and Conditions
The Committee, at the time an Incentive Award is made, shall specify the terms and conditions that govern the award. Such terms and conditions may prescribe that the Incentive Award shall be earned only to the extent that the Participant, the Company or an Affiliate, during a performance period of at least one year, achieves objectives stated with reference to one or more performance measures or criteria prescribed by the Committee, including the attainment of objectives stated with respect to one or more Performance Goals. Such terms and conditions also may include other limitations on the payment of Incentive Awards including, by way of example and not of limitation, requirements that the Participant complete a specified period of employment or service with the Company or an Affiliate or that the Company, an Affiliate, or the Participant attain stated objectives or goals (in addition to those prescribed in accordance with the preceding sentence) as a prerequisite to payment under an Incentive Award.
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11.03. Nontransferability
Incentive Awards granted under this Plan shall be nontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. No right or interest of a Participant in an Incentive Award shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant.
11.04. Employee Status
If the terms of an Incentive Award provide that a payment will be made thereunder only if the Participant completes a stated period of employment or continued service the Committee may decide to what extent leaves of absence for governmental or military service, illness, temporary disability or other reasons shall not be deemed interruptions of continuous employment or service.
11.05. Settlement
An Incentive Award that is earned shall be settled with a single lump sum payment which may be in cash, Common Shares or a combination of cash and Common Shares, as determined by the Committee.
11.06. Shareholder Rights
No participant shall, as a result of receiving an Incentive Award, have any rights as a shareholder of the Company or an Affiliate until the date that the Incentive Award is settled and then only to the extent that the Incentive Award is settled by the issuance of Common Shares.
ARTICLE XII ADJUSTMENT UPON CHANGE IN COMMON STOCK
The maximum number of Common Shares as to which Options, SARs, Performance Units, Share Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted, the individual grant limit in Section 5.03 and the terms of outstanding Share Awards, Options, SARs, Incentive Awards, Performance Units and Other Equity-Based Awards shall be adjusted as determined by the Board in the event that (i) the Company (a) effects one or more nonreciprocal transactions between the Company and its shareholders such as a share dividend, extra-ordinary cash dividend, share split-up, subdivision or consolidation of shares that affects the number or kind of Common Shares (or other securities of the Company) or the Fair Market Value (or the value of other Company Securities) and causes a change in the Fair Market Value of the Common Shares subject to outstanding awards or (b) engages in a transaction to which Section 424 of the Code applies or (ii) there occurs any other event which, in the judgment of the Board necessitates such action. Any determination made under this Article XII by the Board shall be final and conclusive.
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The issuance by the Company of shares of any class, or securities convertible into shares of any class, for cash or property, or for labor or services, either upon direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefor, or upon conversion of shares or obligations of the Company convertible into such shares or other securities, shall not affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the maximum number of shares as to which Options, SARs, Performance Units, Share Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted, the individual grant limit in Section 5.03 or the terms of outstanding Share Awards, Options, SARs, Incentive Awards, Performance Shares or Other Equity-Based Awards.
The Committee may make Share Awards and may grant Options, SARs, Performance Units or Other Equity-Based Awards in substitution for performance shares, phantom shares, stock awards, stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar awards held by an individual who becomes an employee of the Company or an Affiliate in connection with a transaction described in the first paragraph of this Article XII. Notwithstanding any provision of this Plan (other than the limitation of Section 5.02), the terms of such substituted Share Awards, SARs, Other Equity-Based Awards, Options or Performance Units shall be as the Committee, in its discretion, determines is appropriate.
ARTICLE XIII COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND APPROVAL OF REGULATORY BODIES
No Option or SAR shall be exercisable, no Common Shares shall be issued, no certificates for Common Shares shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan except in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, without limitation, tax withholding requirements), any listing agreement to which the Company is a party, and the rules of all domestic stock exchanges on which the Company’s shares may be listed. The Company shall have the right to rely on an opinion of its counsel as to such compliance. Any certificate issued to evidence Common Shares when a Share Award is granted, a Performance Unit, Incentive Award or Other Equity-Based Award is settled or for which an Option or SAR is exercised may bear such legends and statements as the Committee may deem advisable to assure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. No Option or SAR shall be exercisable, no Share Award or Performance Unit shall be granted, no Common Shares shall be issued, no certificate for Common Shares shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan until the Company has obtained such consent or approval as the Committee may deem advisable from regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over such matters.
ARTICLE XIV GENERAL PROVISIONS
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14.01. Effect on Employment and Service
Neither the adoption of this Plan, its operation, nor any documents describing or referring to this Plan (or any part thereof), shall confer upon any individual or entity any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or an Affiliate or in any way affect any right and power of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate the employment or service of any individual or entity at any time with or without assigning a reason therefor.
14.02. Unfunded Plan
This Plan, insofar as it provides for grants, shall be unfunded, and the Company shall not be required to segregate any assets that may at any time be represented by grants under this Plan. Any liability of the Company to any person with respect to any grant under this Plan shall be based solely upon any contractual obligations that may be created pursuant to this Plan. No such obligation of the Company shall be deemed to be secured by any pledge of, or other encumbrance on, any property of the Company.
14.03. Rules of Construction
Headings are given to the articles and sections of this Plan solely as a convenience to facilitate reference. The reference to any statute, regulation, or other provision of law shall be construed to refer to any amendment to or successor of such provision of law.
All awards made under this Plan are intended to comply with, or otherwise be exempt from, Section 409A of the Code (“Section 409A”), after giving effect to the exemptions in Treasury Regulation sections 1.409A-1(b)(3) through (b)(12). This Plan and all Agreements shall be administered, interpreted and construed in a manner consistent with Section 409A. If any provision of this Plan or any Agreement is found not to comply with, or otherwise not be exempt from, the provisions of Section 409A, it shall be modified and given effect, in the sole discretion of the Committee and without requiring the Participant’s consent, in such manner as the Committee determines to be necessary or appropriate to comply with, or effectuate an exemption from, Section 409A. Each payment under an award granted under this Plan shall be treated as a separate indentified payment for purposes of Section 409A.
If a payment obligation under an award or an Agreement arises on account of the Participant’s termination of employment and such payment obligation constitutes “deferred compensation” (as defined under Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(b)(1), after giving effect to the exemptions in Treasury Regulation sections 1.409A-1(b)(3) through (b)(12)), it shall be payable only after the Participant’s “separation from service” (as defined under Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(h)); provided, however, that if the Participant is a “specified
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employee” (as defined under Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(i)), any such payment that is scheduled to be paid within six months after such separation from service shall accrue without interest and shall be paid on the first day of the seventh month beginning after the date of the Participant’s separation from service or, if earlier, within fifteen days after the appointment of the personal representative or executor of the Participant’s estate following the Participant’s death.
14.04. Withholding Taxes
Each Participant shall be responsible for satisfying any income and employment tax withholding obligations attributable to participation in this Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Agreement, any such tax withholding obligations may be satisfied in cash (including from any cash payable in settlement of an award of Performance Units, SARs, Incentive Awards or Other Equity-Based Award) or a cash equivalent acceptable to the Committee. Statutory federal, state, district and city tax withholding obligations also may be satisfied (a) by surrendering to the Company Common Shares previously acquired by the Participant; (b) by authorizing the Company to withhold or reduce the number of Common Shares otherwise issuable to the Participant upon the exercise of an Option or SAR, the settlement of a Performance Unit award, Incentive Award or an Other Equity-Based Award (if applicable) or the grant or vesting of a Share Award; or (c) by any other method as may be approved by the Committee; provided that the amount withheld shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the amount calculated based on the maximum statutory tax rates then in effect and (ii) the amount above which would require classifying and accounting for the award as a liability under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Classification Topic 718 or any successor accounting standard applicable to the Company. If Common Shares are used to pay all or part of such tax withholding obligation, the Fair Market Value of the shares surrendered, withheld or reduced shall be determined as of the day the tax liability arises.
14.05. Return of Awards; Repayment
Each Share Award, Option, SAR, Performance Unit award, Incentive Award and Other Equity-Based Award granted under this Plan, as amended and restated herein, is subject to the condition that the Company may require that such award be returned and that any payment made with respect to such award must be repaid if such action is required under the terms of any Company “clawback” policy as in effect on the date that the payment was made, on the date the award was granted or, as applicable, the date the Option or SAR was exercised or the date the Share Award, Performance Unit award or Other Equity-Based Award is vested or earned.
ARTICLE XV CHANGE IN CONTROL
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15.01. Impact of Change in Control.
Upon a Change in Control, the Committee is authorized to cause (i) outstanding Options and SARs to become fully exercisable, (ii) outstanding Share Awards to become transferable and nonforfeitable and (iii) outstanding Performance Units, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards to become earned and nonforfeitable in their entirety.
15.02. Assumption Upon Change in Control.
In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee, in its discretion and without the need for a Participant’s consent, may provide that an outstanding Option, SAR, Incentive Award, Share Award, Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based Award shall be assumed by, or a substitute award granted by, the surviving entity in the Change in Control. Such assumed or substituted award shall be of the same type of award as the original Option, SAR, Incentive Award, Share Award, Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based Award being assumed or substituted. The assumed or substituted award shall have an intrinsic value, as of the Control Change Date, that is substantially equal to the intrinsic value of the original award (or the difference between the Fair Market Value and the option price or Initial Value in the case of Options and SARs) as the Committee determines is equitably required and such other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Committee.
15.03. Cash-Out Upon Change in Control.
In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee, in its discretion and without the need of a Participant’s consent, may provide that each Option, SAR, Incentive Award, Share Award and Performance Unit and Other Equity-Based Award shall be cancelled in exchange for a payment. The payment may be in cash, Common Shares or other securities or consideration received by shareholders in the Change in Control transaction. The amount of the payment shall be an amount that is substantially equal to (i) the amount by which the price per share received by shareholders in the Change in Control exceeds the option price or Initial Value in the case of an Option and SAR, or (ii) the price per share received by shareholders for each Common Share subject to a Share Award, Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based Award, (iii) the value of the other securities or property in which the Performance Unit or Other Equity-Based award is denominated or (iv) the amount payable under an Incentive Award on account of meeting all Performance Goals or other performance objectives. If the option price or Initial Value exceeds the price per share received by shareholders in the Change in Control transaction, the Option or SAR may be cancelled under this Section 15.03 without any payment to the Participant.
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15.04. Limitation of Benefits
The benefits that a Participant may be entitled to receive under this Plan and other benefits that a Participant is entitled to receive under other plans, agreements and arrangements (which, together with the benefits provided under this Plan, are referred to as “Payments”), may constitute Parachute Payments that are subject to Code Sections 280G and 4999. As provided in this Section 15.04, the Parachute Payments will be reduced if, and only to the extent that, a reduction will allow a Participant to receive a greater Net After Tax Amount than a Participant would receive absent a reduction.
The Accounting Firm will first determine the amount of any Parachute Payments that are payable to a Participant. The Accounting Firm also will determine the Net After Tax Amount attributable to the Participant’s total Parachute Payments.
The Accounting Firm will next determine the largest amount of Payments that may be made to the Participant without subjecting the Participant to tax under Code Section 4999 (the “Capped Payments”). Thereafter, the Accounting Firm will determine the Net After Tax Amount attributable to the Capped Payments.
The Participant will receive the total Parachute Payments or the Capped Payments, whichever provides the Participant with the higher Net After Tax Amount. If the Participant will receive the Capped Payments, the total Parachute Payments will be adjusted by first reducing the amount of any noncash benefits under this Plan or any other plan, agreement or arrangement (with the source of the reduction to be directed by the Participant) and then by reducing the amount of any cash benefits under this Plan or any other plan, agreement or arrangement (with the source of the reduction to be directed by the Participant). The Accounting Firm will notify the Participant and the Company if it determines that the Parachute Payments must be reduced to the Capped Payments and will send the Participant and the Company a copy of its detailed calculations supporting that determination.
As a result of the uncertainty in the application of Code Sections 280G and 4999 at the time that the Accounting Firm makes its determinations under this Article XV, it is possible that amounts will have been paid or distributed to the Participant that should not have been paid or distributed under this Section 15.04 (“Overpayments”), or that additional amounts should be paid or distributed to the Participant under this Section 15.04 (“Underpayments”). If the Accounting Firm determines, based on either the assertion of a deficiency by the Internal Revenue Service against the Company or the Participant, which assertion the Accounting Firm believes has a high probability of success or controlling precedent or substantial authority, that an Overpayment has been made, the Participant must repay to the Company, without interest; provided, however, that no loan will be deemed to have been made and no amount will be payable by the Participant to
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the Company unless, and then only to the extent that, the deemed loan and payment would either reduce the amount on which the Participant is subject to tax under Code Section 4999 or generate a refund of tax imposed under Code Section 4999. If the Accounting Firm determines, based upon controlling precedent or substantial authority, that an Underpayment has occurred, the Accounting Firm will notify the Participant and the Company of that determination and the amount of that Underpayment will be paid to the Participant promptly by the Company.
For purposes of this Section 15.04, the term “Accounting Firm” means the independent accounting firm engaged by the Company immediately before the Control Change Date. For purposes of this Article XV, the term “Net After Tax Amount” means the amount of any Parachute Payments or Capped Payments, as applicable, net of taxes imposed under Code Sections 1, 3101(b) and 4999 and any State or local income taxes applicable to the Participant on the date of payment. The determination of the Net After Tax Amount shall be made using the highest combined effective rate imposed by the foregoing taxes on income of the same character as the Parachute Payments or Capped Payments, as applicable, in effect on the date of payment. For purposes of this Section 15.04, the term “Parachute Payment” means a payment that is described in Code Section 280G(b)(2), determined in accordance with Code Section 280G and the regulations promulgated or proposed thereunder.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 15.04, the limitations and provisions of this Section 15.04 shall not apply to any Participant who, pursuant to an agreement with the Company or the terms of another plan maintained by the Company, is entitled to indemnification for any liability that the Participant may incur under Code Section 4999.
ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENT
The Board may amend or terminate this Plan at any time; provided, however, that no amendment may adversely impair the rights of a Participant with respect to outstanding awards without the Participant’s consent. In addition, an amendment will be contingent on approval of the Company’s shareholders if such approval is required by law or the rules of any exchange on which the Common Shares are listed or if the amendment would materially increase the benefits accruing to Participants under this Plan, materially increase the aggregate number of Common Shares that may be issued under this Plan or materially modify the requirements as to eligibility for participation in this Plan.
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ARTICLE XVII DURATION OF PLAN
No Share Award, Performance Unit Award, Incentive Award, Option, SAR or Other Equity-Based Award may be granted under this Plan after June 30, 2036. Share Awards, Performance Unit awards, Incentive Awards, Options, SARs and Other Equity-Based Awards granted before such date shall remain valid in accordance with their terms.
ARTICLE XVIII EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLAN
Options, Share Awards, Performance Units, Incentive Awards and Other Equity-Based Awards may be granted under this Plan, as amended and restated herein, on and after May 23, 2025.
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Document
Exhibit 21.1
List of Subsidiaries of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
| Name | State of Incorporation or Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pebblebrook Hotel, L.P. | Delaware |
| 2. | Pebblebrook Hotel Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 3. | Huskies Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 4. | Huskies Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 5. | Orangemen Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 6. | Orangemen Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 7. | Gator Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 8. | Gator Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 9. | Jayhawk Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 10. | Jayhawk Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 11. | Blue Devils Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 12. | Blue Devils Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 13. | Wildcats Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 14. | Wildcats Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 15. | Terrapins Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 16. | Skamania Lodge Furnishings, LLC | Delaware |
| 17. | Terrapins Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 18. | Spartans Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 19. | Spartans Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 20. | South 17th Street OwnerCo Mezzanine, L.P. | Delaware |
| 21. | South 17th Street OwnerCo, L.P. | Delaware |
| 22. | South 17th Street LeaseCo, LLC | Delaware |
| 23. | South 17th Street LeaseCo Mezzanine, LLC | Delaware |
| 24. | Bruins Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 25. | Bruins Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 26. | Bruins Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 27. | Running Rebels Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 28. | Running Rebels Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 29. | Wolverines Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 30. | Wolverines Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 31. | Razorbacks Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 32. | Razorbacks Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 33. | Cardinals Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 34. | Cardinals Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 35. | Hoyas Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 36. | Hoyas Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 37. | Wolfpack Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 38. | Wolfpack Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 39. | Golden Eagles Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 40. | Golden Eagles Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 41. | Miners Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 42. | Miners Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 43. | Miners Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 44. | Ramblers Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 45. | Ramblers Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 46. | Ramblers Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 47. | Bearcats Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 48. | Bearcats Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 49. | Bearcats Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 50. | Buckeyes Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 51. | Buckeyes Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 52. | Buckeyes Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 53. | Golden Bears Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 54. | Golden Bears Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 55. | Dons Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 56. | Dons Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 57. | Dons Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 58. | Crusaders Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 59. | Crusaders Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 60. | Crusaders Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 61. | Beavers Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 62. | Beavers Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 63. | Menudo Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 64. | Menudo Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 65. | RHCP Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 66. | RHCP Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 67. | RHCP Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 68. | Flatts Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 69. | Flatts Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 70. | NKOTB Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 71. | NKOTB Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 72. | Hazel Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 73. | Hazel Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 74. | Creedence Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 75. | Creedence Hotel Owner, L.P. | Delaware |
| 76. | Creedence Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 77. | Portland Hotel Trust | Maryland |
| 78. | 371 Seventh Avenue Co., LLC | Delaware |
| 79. | 371 Seventh Avenue Co. Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 80. | 150 East 34th Street Co., LLC | Delaware |
| 81. | 150 East 34th Street Co. Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 82. | LaSalle Hotel Operating Partnership, L.P. | Delaware |
| 83. | Ping Merger OP GP, LLC | Delaware |
| 84. | Glass Houses | Maryland |
| 85. | LaSalle Washington One Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 86. | Westban Hotel Investors, LLC | Delaware |
| 87. | LHO Backstreets, LLC | Delaware |
| 88. | LHO Backstreets Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 89. | Harborside, LLC | Florida |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90. | Harborside Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 91. | PDX Pioneer, LLC | Delaware |
| 92. | PDX Pioneer Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 93. | Sunset City, LLC | Delaware |
| 94. | Sunset City Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 95. | PC Festivus, LLC | Delaware |
| 96. | PC Festivus Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 97. | LHO Onyx Hotel One, LLC | Delaware |
| 98. | LHO Onyx One Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 99. | RW New York, LLC | Delaware |
| 100. | RW New York Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 101. | LHO Michigan Avenue Freezeout, LLC | Delaware |
| 102. | LHO Michigan Avenue Freezeout Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 103. | LHO Chicago River, LLC | Delaware |
| 104. | LHO Chicago River Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 105. | LHO Harborside Hotel, LLC | Delaware |
| 106. | Don't Look Back, LLC | Delaware |
| 107. | Don't Look Back Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 108. | Look Forward Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 109. | Look Forward, LLC | Delaware |
| 110. | NYC Serenade, LLC | Delaware |
| 111. | NYC Serenade Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 112. | Viva Soma, L.P. | Delaware |
| 113. | Viva Soma Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 114. | Viva Soma, LLC | Delaware |
| 115. | LHO Hollywood LM, L.P. | Delaware |
| 116. | Ramrod Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 117. | SF Treat, L.P. | Delaware |
| 118. | SF Treat, LLC | Delaware |
| 119. | SF Treat Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 120. | Fun to Stay, L.P. | Delaware |
| 121. | Fun to Stay Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 122. | Fun to Stay, LLC | Delaware |
| 123. | LHOBerge, L.P. | Delaware |
| 124. | LHOBerge Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 125. | LHOBerge, LLC | Delaware |
| 126. | Serenity Now, L.P. | Delaware |
| 127. | Serenity Now Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 128. | Serenity Now, LLC | Delaware |
| 129. | Let It FLHO, L.P. | Delaware |
| 130. | Let It FLHO Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 131. | Let It FLHO, LLC | Delaware |
| 132. | Seaside Hotel, L.P. | Delaware |
| 133. | Seaside Hotel Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 134. | Seaside Hotel, LLC | Delaware |
| 135. | Chamber Maid, L.P. | Delaware |
| 136. | Chamber Maid Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
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| 137. | Chamber Maid, LLC | Delaware |
| 138. | Geary Darling, L.P. | Delaware |
| 139. | Geary Darling Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 140. | Geary Darling, LLC | Delaware |
| 141. | Lucky Town Burbank, L.P. | Delaware |
| 142. | Lucky Town Burbank Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 143. | Lucky Town Burbank, LLC | Delaware |
| 144. | Souldriver, L.P. | Delaware |
| 145. | Souldriver Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 146. | Souldriver, LLC | Delaware |
| 147. | LHO Grafton Hotel, L.P. | Delaware |
| 148. | LHO Grafton Hotel Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 149. | LHO Grafton Hotel, LLC | Delaware |
| 150. | Park Sunset, LLC | Delaware |
| 151. | LHO Mission Bay Hotel, L.P. | California |
| 152. | Paradise Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 153. | LHO San Diego Financing, LLC | Delaware |
| 154. | LHO Mission Bay Rosie Hotel, L.P. | Delaware |
| 155. | LHO Mission Bay Rosie Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 156. | LHO Mission Bay Rosie Hotel, LLC | Delaware |
| 157. | LHO Le Parc, L.P. | Delaware |
| 158. | LHO Le Parc Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 159. | LHO Le Parc, LLC | Delaware |
| 160. | LHO Santa Cruz Hotel One, L.P. | Delaware |
| 161. | LHO Santa Cruz One Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 162. | LHO Santa Cruz Hotel One, LLC | Delaware |
| 163. | LHO San Diego Hotel One, L.P. | Delaware |
| 164. | LHO San Diego One Lessee, Inc. | Delaware |
| 165. | LHO San Diego Hotel One, LLC | Delaware |
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| 168. | Wild Innocent I Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 169. | Innocent I, LLC | Delaware |
| 170. | LHO Washington Hotel One, LLC | Delaware |
| 171. | DC One Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 172. | LHO Washington Hotel Two, LLC | Delaware |
| 173. | DC Two Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 174. | LHO Washington Hotel Three, LLC | Delaware |
| 175. | DC Three Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 176. | LHO Washington Hotel Four, LLC | Delaware |
| 177. | DC Four Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 178. | I&G Capitol, LLC | Delaware |
| 179. | DC I&G Capital Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 180. | LHO Washington Hotel Six, LLC | Delaware |
| 181. | DC Six Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 182. | LHO Tom Joad Circle DC, LLC | Delaware |
| 183. | LHO Tom Joad Circle DC Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
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| 185. | H Street Shuffle Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
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| 187. | Silver P Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 188. | Curator IP, LLC | Delaware |
| 189. | CHRC, LLC | Delaware |
| 190. | Curatorbrook Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 191. | Curatorbrook Hotel, LLC | Delaware |
| 192. | Z Collection, LLC | Delaware |
| 193. | Golden Isles Owner, LLC | Delaware |
| 194. | Golden Isles Lessee, LLC | Delaware |
| 195. | Happy Hour Owner, LLC | Delaware |
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Document
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No. 333-277228) on Form S-3 and (Nos. 333-163638, 333-186324, 333-214345, 333-256379, and 333-287592) on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 25, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 25, 2026
Document
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Jon E. Bortz, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: | February 25, 2026 | /s/ JON E. BORTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Jon E. Bortz | ||
| Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (principal executive officer) |
Document
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Raymond D. Martz, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: | February 25, 2026 | /s/ RAYMOND D. MARTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond D. Martz | ||
| Co-President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |
Document
Exhibit 32.1
Certification Pursuant To
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Jon E. Bortz, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| Date: | February 25, 2026 | /s/ JON E. BORTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Jon E. Bortz | ||
| Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board (principal executive officer) |
Document
Exhibit 32.2
Certification Pursuant To
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Raymond D. Martz, Co-President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| Date: | February 25, 2026 | /s/ RAYMOND D. MARTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond D. Martz | ||
| Co-President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |