RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE:RLJ) today announced the 2025 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company's holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares during the year ended December 31, 2025.

The income tax classification as expected to be reported on Form 1099-DIV is as follows:

Common Stock (CUSIP # 74965L101):

Record Date	Payment Date	Total Distribution Per Share	Total Distribution Allocable to 2025	Ordinary Non- Qualifying Dividend	Return of Capital	Eligible Sec. 199A Dividend

3/31/2025	4/15/2025	$0.1500	$0.1500	$0.1071	$0.0429	$0.1071
6/30/2025	7/15/2025	$0.1500	$0.1500	$0.1071	$0.0429	$0.1071
9/30/2025	10/15/2025	$0.1500	$0.1500	$0.1071	$0.0429	$0.1071
12/31/2025	1/15/2026	$0.1500	$0.0000	$0.0000	$0.0000	$0.0000

Total		$0.6000	$0.4500	$0.3213	$0.1287	$0.3213

Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP # 74965L200):

Record Date	Payment Date	Total Distribution Per Share	Total Distribution Allocable to 2025	Ordinary Non- Qualifying Dividend	Return of Capital	Eligible Sec. 199A Dividend

3/31/2025	4/30/2024	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.0000	$0.4875
6/30/2025	7/31/2024	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.0000	$0.4875
9/30/2025	10/31/2024	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.0000	$0.4875
12/31/2025	1/31/2025	$0.4875	$0.0000	$0.0000	$0.0000	$0.0000

Total		$1.9500	$1.4625	$1.4625	$0.0000	$1.4625

The information presented above is based on preliminary results and is subject to correction or adjustment when the Company's filings are completed. The tax information provided should not be construed as tax advice. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with their tax advisors regarding their specific tax treatment.

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RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels.

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Leslie D. Hale, President and Chief Executive Officer – (301) 280-7777

Nikhil Bhalla, Chief Financial Officer – (301) 280-7777

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RLJ Lodging Trust Announces Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends