RLJ Lodging Trust Announces 2019 Dividend Income Tax Information

RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the 2019 tax classification of the dividend distributions made to the Company’s holders of its common shares of beneficial interest and Series A Preferred Shares.

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 2019		Ordinary Non- Qualifying Dividend		Ordinary Qualifying Dividend		Return of Capital		Eligible Sec.199A Dividend
12/31/2018		1/15/2019		$0.3300		$0.1759		$0.1118		$0.0345		$0.0296		$0.1118
3/29/2019		4/15/2019		$0.3300		$0.3300		$0.2096		$0.0648		$0.0556		$0.2096
6/28/2019		7/15/2019		$0.3300		$0.3300		$0.2096		$0.0648		$0.0556		$0.2096
9/30/2019		10/15/2019		$0.3300		$0.3300		$0.2096		$0.0648		$0.0556		$0.2096
Total				$1.3200		$1.1659		$0.7406		$0.2289		$0.1964		$0.7406
Percent						100%		63%		20%		17%
Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP # 74965L200):
Record Date		Payment Date		Total Distribution Per Share		Total Distribution Allocable to 2019		Ordinary Non- Qualifying Dividend		Ordinary Qualifying Dividend		Return of Capital		Eligible Sec. 199A Dividend
3/29/2019		4/30/2019		$0.4875		$0.4875		$0.3724		$0.1151		$0.0000		$0.3724
6/28/2019		7/31/2019		$0.4875		$0.4875		$0.3724		$0.1151		$0.0000		$0.3724
9/30/2019		10/31/2019		$0.4875		$0.4875		$0.3724		$0.1151		$0.0000		$0.3724
Total				$1.4625		$1.4625		$1.1172		$0.3453		$0.0000		$1.1172
Percent						100%		76%		24%		0%

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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