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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 01, 2024
 
RLJ LODGING TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Maryland 001-35169 27-4706509
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
 
7373 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500 
Bethesda,Maryland20814
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(301) 280-7777
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
☐      Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
☐      Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
☐      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
☐      Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of Class Trading Symbol Name of Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share RLJ New York Stock Exchange

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐






Item 2.02.       Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On August 1, 2024, RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
 
The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
Item 9.01.       Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(a)  Not applicable.
 
(b)  Not applicable.
 
(c)  Not applicable.
 
(d)  The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 RLJ LODGING TRUST
  
Dated: August 1, 2024By:/s/ Leslie D. Hale
  Leslie D. Hale
  President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT LIST
 


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Press Release                                        

RLJ Lodging Trust Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Q2 RevPAR increased 2.6% above 2023
Acquired a boutique lifestyle hotel in Denver
Announced increase of quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share

Bethesda, MD, August 1, 2024 – RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter Highlights
•Portfolio Comparable RevPAR of $157.30; an increase of 2.6% from last year
•Total Revenue of $369.3 million; an increase of 3.5% from last year
•Net Income of $37.3 million
•Comparable Hotel EBITDA of $118.6 million
•Adjusted EBITDA of $109.0 million
•Adjusted FFO per diluted common share and unit of $0.51
•Acquired Hotel Teatro in Denver for $35.5 million
•Repurchased 0.3 million shares for approximately $3.1 million at an average price of $9.72
•Addressed 2024 debt maturities

“We were encouraged to see industry RevPAR growth improve during the second quarter despite a choppy backdrop. Relative to this environment, we were pleased with our solid second quarter performance, which was driven by strong gains in a number of our urban markets that benefitted from growth in business and group segments,” commented Leslie D. Hale, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Additionally, we were active on multiple fronts including, acquiring a high-quality boutique lifestyle hotel in Denver, progressing on our 2024 conversions, and repurchasing shares while increasing our quarterly dividend. Our strong execution of these initiatives once again demonstrates the optionality our strong balance sheet provides to drive multiple channels of growth simultaneously.”

The prefix “comparable” as defined by the Company, denotes operating results which include results for periods prior to its ownership and excludes sold hotels. Explanations of EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDA, Hotel EBITDA, Hotel EBITDA Margin, FFO, and Adjusted FFO, as well as reconciliations of those measures to net income or loss, if applicable, are included within this release.
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Financial and Operating Highlights
($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, Change, and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
For the three months ended June 30,For the six months ended June 30,
20242023Change20242023Change
Operational Overview: (1)
Comparable ADR$205.20$204.050.6%$202.26$201.830.2%
Comparable Occupancy76.7%75.1%2.1%73.0%71.8%1.6%
Comparable RevPAR$157.30$153.262.6%$147.61$144.951.8%
Financial Overview:
Total Revenue$369,297$356,9603.5%$693,707$671,4633.3%
Comparable Hotel Revenue$371,027$358,8803.4%$696,505$674,5893.2%
Net Income$37,291$41,720(10.6)%$42,037$52,234(19.5)%
Comparable Hotel EBITDA$118,639$123,532(4.0)%$207,432$214,577(3.3)%
Comparable Hotel EBITDA Margin32.0%34.4%(245) bps29.8%31.8%(203) bps
Adjusted EBITDA$108,971$113,829(4.3)%$188,563$196,513(4.0)%
Adjusted FFO$78,619$87,836(10.5)%$130,473$143,916(9.3)%
Adjusted FFO Per Diluted Common Share and Unit$0.51$0.56(8.9)%$0.84$0.90(6.7)%
Note:
(1) Comparable statistics reflect the Company's 96 hotel portfolio owned as of June 30, 2024.

Acquisitions and Dispositions
During the second quarter of 2024, the Company purchased the 110-room Hotel Teatro in Denver, Colorado for a purchase price of $35.5 million. The hotel is expected to generate an estimated 10% yield upon stabilization. Additionally, the Company sold a non-core 78-room Residence Inn hotel located in Indiana for a sales price of $8.1 million.

Share Repurchases
During the second quarter, the Company recycled proceeds from the sale of a non-core hotel to repurchase common shares. During the second quarter, the Company repurchased 0.3 million common shares for approximately $3.1 million at an average price of $9.72. Year-to-date, the Company has repurchased 0.5 million common shares for approximately $5.0 million at an average price of $9.66. As of August 1, the Company's 2024 share repurchase program had a remaining capacity of $245.0 million.

Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $771.1 million of total liquidity, comprising approximately $371.1 million of unrestricted cash and $400.0 million available under its revolving credit facility, and $2.2 billion of debt outstanding.

In April 2024, the Company drew $200.0 million under its $600.0 million revolving credit facility and utilized the proceeds to repay $200.0 million of maturing mortgage debt.

In April 2024, the Company exercised its one-year extension options to extend the maturities of $181.0 million of mortgage loans to April 2025.


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Dividends
The Company’s Board of Trustees declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.10 per common share of beneficial interest of the Company. The dividend was paid on July 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2024.

The Company's Board of Trustees declared a second quarter cash dividend of $0.4875 on the Company’s Series A Preferred Shares. The dividend was paid on July 31, 2024 to shareholders of record as of June 28, 2024.

In July, the Company's Board of Trustees approved an increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $0.15 per common share of beneficial interest of the Company starting with the third quarter of 2024. The Dividend will be paid on October 15, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2024.

Outlook Update
The Company is updating its full-year outlook range to incorporate recent transactions, year-to-date operating performance, and the current economic environment. No future acquisitions, dispositions, financings, or share repurchases are incorporated into the Company's outlook and could result in a material change to the Company's outlook.

FY 2024
Comparable RevPAR Growth1.0% to 2.5%
Comparable Hotel EBITDA$382.5M to $402.5M
Adjusted EBITDA$346.5M to $366.5M
Adjusted FFO per diluted share$1.45 to $1.58

Additionally, the Company's full year 2024 outlook includes:

•Net interest expense of $93.0 million to $95.0 million.
•Capital expenditures related to renovations in the range of $100.0 million to $120.0 million.
•Diluted weighted average common shares and units of 155.0 million.

Earnings Call
The Company will conduct its quarterly analyst and investor conference call on August 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-3982 or (201) 493-6780 for international participants and requesting RLJ Lodging Trust’s second quarter earnings conference call. Additionally, a live webcast of the conference call will be available through the Company’s website at http://www.rljlodgingtrust.com. A replay of the conference call webcast will be archived and available through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website for two weeks.

Supplemental Information
Please refer to the presentation of supplemental information for additional detail and comparable operating statistics, which will be available through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.




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About Us
RLJ Lodging Trust ("RLJ") is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns 96 premium-branded, rooms-oriented, high-margin, urban-centric hotels located within the heart of demand locations. Our hotels are geographically diverse and concentrated in major urban markets that provide multiple demand generators from business, leisure, and other travelers.

Forward-Looking Statements
This information contains certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company’s business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, that are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the use of the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “will continue,” “intend,” “should,” “may,” or similar expressions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, beliefs and expectations, such forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events or guarantees of future performance and our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and urges investors to carefully review the disclosures the Company makes concerning risks and uncertainties in the sections entitled “Risk Factors,” “Forward-Looking Statements,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which will be filed on August 2, 2024, as well as risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




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 Additional Contact:
Sean M. Mahoney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – (301) 280-7774
For additional information or to receive press releases via email, please visit our website:
 https://www.rljlodgingtrust.com



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RLJ Lodging Trust
Non-GAAP and Accounting Commentary
 
Non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“Non-GAAP”) Financial Measures
The Company considers the following non-GAAP financial measures useful to investors as key supplemental measures of its performance: (1) FFO, (2) Adjusted FFO, (3) EBITDA, (4) EBITDAre, (5) Adjusted EBITDA, (6) Hotel EBITDA, and (7) Hotel EBITDA Margin. These Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered along with, but not as alternatives to, net income or loss as a measure of its operating performance. FFO, Adjusted FFO, EBITDA, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDA, Hotel EBITDA, and Hotel EBITDA Margin, as calculated by the Company, may not be comparable to other companies that do not define such terms exactly as the Company defines such terms.
 
Funds From Operations (“FFO”)
The Company calculates Funds from Operations (“FFO”) in accordance with standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, or NAREIT, which defines FFO as net income or loss (calculated in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from sales of real estate, impairment, the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, plus depreciation and amortization, and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have instead historically risen or fallen with market conditions, most real estate industry investors consider FFO to be helpful in evaluating a real estate company’s operations. The Company believes that the presentation of FFO provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s operating performance and can facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), even though FFO does not represent an amount that accrues directly to common shareholders.
 
The Company’s calculation of FFO may not be comparable to measures calculated by other companies who do not use the NAREIT definition of FFO or do not calculate FFO per diluted share in accordance with NAREIT guidance. Additionally, FFO may not be helpful when comparing the Company to non-REITs. The Company presents FFO attributable to common shareholders, which includes unitholders of limited partnership interest (“OP units”) in RLJ Lodging Trust, L.P., the Company’s operating partnership, because the OP units may be redeemed for common shares of the Company. The Company believes it is meaningful for the investor to understand FFO attributable to all common shares and OP units.
 
EBITDA and EBITDAre
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“EBITDA”) is defined as net income or loss excluding: (1) interest expense; (2) income tax expense; and (3) depreciation and amortization expense. The Company considers EBITDA useful to an investor in evaluating and facilitating comparisons of its operating performance between periods and between REITs by removing the impact of its capital structure (primarily interest expense) and asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization expense) from its operating results. In addition, EBITDA is used as one measure in determining the value of hotel acquisitions and dispositions.

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In addition to EBITDA, the Company presents EBITDAre in accordance with NAREIT guidelines, which defines EBITDAre as net income or loss (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, gains or losses from sales of real estate, impairment, and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures. The Company believes that the presentation of EBITDAre provides useful information to investors regarding the Company's operating performance and can facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and between REITs.

Adjustments to FFO and EBITDA
The Company adjusts FFO, EBITDA, and EBITDAre for certain items that the Company considers outside the normal course of operations. The Company believes that Adjusted FFO, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDAre provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding its ongoing operating performance that, when considered with net income or loss, FFO, EBITDA, and EBITDAre, are beneficial to an investor’s understanding of the Company's operating performance. The Company adjusts FFO, EBITDA, and EBITDAre for the following items:

•Transaction Costs: The Company excludes transaction costs expensed during the period
•Pre-Opening Costs: The Company excludes certain costs related to pre-opening of hotels
•Non-Cash Expenses: The Company excludes the effect of certain non-cash items such as the amortization of share-based compensation, non-cash income tax expense or benefit, and non-cash interest expense related to discontinued interest rate hedges
•Other Non-Operational Expenses: The Company excludes the effect of certain non-operational expenses representing income and expenses outside the normal course of operations

Hotel EBITDA and Hotel EBITDA Margin
With respect to Consolidated Hotel EBITDA, the Company believes that excluding the effect of corporate-level expenses and certain non-cash items provides a more complete understanding of the operating results over which individual hotels and operators have direct control. The Company believes property-level results provide investors with supplemental information about the ongoing operational performance of the Company’s hotels and the effectiveness of third-party management companies.
 
Comparable Hotel EBITDA and Comparable Hotel EBITDA margin include prior ownership information provided by the sellers of the hotels for periods prior to our acquisition of the hotels and excludes results from sold hotels as applicable.

Comparable adjustments: Acquired hotel
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Comparable adjustments included the following acquired hotel:
•Hotel Teatro acquired in June 2024

Comparable adjustments: Sold hotel
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Comparable adjustments included the following sold hotel:
•Residence Inn Merrillville sold in May 2024
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RLJ Lodging Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets  
Investment in hotel properties, net$4,274,669 $4,136,216 
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures7,386 7,398 
Cash and cash equivalents371,133 516,675 
Restricted cash reserves36,081 38,652 
Hotel and other receivables, net of allowance of $369 and $265, respectively
30,916 26,163 
Lease right-of-use assets130,875 136,140 
Prepaid expense and other assets66,967 58,051 
Total assets$4,918,027 $4,919,295 
Liabilities and Equity  
Debt, net$2,222,642 $2,220,778 
Accounts payable and other liabilities149,682 147,819 
Advance deposits and deferred revenue33,475 32,281 
Lease liabilities119,902 122,588 
Accrued interest21,934 22,539 
Distributions payable22,621 22,500 
Total liabilities2,570,256 2,568,505 
Equity  
Shareholders’ equity:  
Preferred shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized
Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, $0.01 par value, 12,950,000 shares authorized; 12,879,475 shares issued and outstanding, liquidation value of $328,266, at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023366,936 366,936 
Common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized; 155,240,677 and 155,297,829 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively1,552 1,553 
Additional paid-in capital3,000,394 3,000,894 
Distributions in excess of net earnings(1,057,061)(1,055,183)
Accumulated other comprehensive income22,171 22,662 
Total shareholders’ equity2,333,992 2,336,862 
Noncontrolling interests:  
Noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership6,318 6,294 
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures7,461 7,634 
Total noncontrolling interest13,779 13,928 
Total equity2,347,771 2,350,790 
Total liabilities and equity$4,918,027 $4,919,295 
Note: The corresponding notes to the consolidated financial statements can be found in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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RLJ Lodging Trust
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
 For the three months ended June 30,For the six months ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Revenues    
Operating revenues    
Room revenue$303,652 $295,496 $570,282 $556,328 
Food and beverage revenue40,843 38,132 76,532 71,420 
Other revenue24,802 23,332 46,893 43,715 
Total revenues369,297 356,960 693,707 671,463 
Expenses    
Operating expenses    
Room expense73,941 70,333 143,327 136,384 
Food and beverage expense30,304 28,037 58,931 54,174 
Management and franchise fee expense29,789 29,277 55,444 55,459 
Other operating expenses90,792 84,207 180,601 166,831 
Total property operating expenses224,826 211,854 438,303 412,848 
Depreciation and amortization44,474 44,925 89,153 89,921 
Property tax, insurance and other28,753 24,684 56,587 49,332 
General and administrative13,940 14,627 29,045 28,283 
Transaction costs76 4 90 24 
Total operating expenses312,069 296,094 613,178 580,408 
Other income, net687 736 3,878 1,585 
Interest income4,118 5,011 8,905 8,675 
Interest expense(28,049)(24,543)(54,507)(48,673)
Gain (loss) on sale of hotel properties, net3,546 (44)3,546 (44)
Loss on extinguishment of indebtedness, net— (169)— (169)
Income before equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures37,530 41,857 42,351 52,429 
Equity in income from unconsolidated joint ventures154 220 388 501 
Income before income tax expense37,684 42,077 42,739 52,930 
Income tax expense(393)(357)(702)(696)
Net income 37,291 41,720 42,037 52,234 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:    
Noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership(169)(171)(167)(188)
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures(16)(154)173 (6)
Net income attributable to RLJ37,106 41,395 42,043 52,040 
Preferred dividends(6,279)(6,279)(12,557)(12,557)
Net income attributable to common shareholders$30,827 $35,116 $29,486 $39,483 
Basic per common share data:  
Net income per share attributable to common shareholders - basic$0.20 $0.22 $0.19 $0.25 
Weighted-average number of common shares153,641,065 156,424,444 153,305,640 157,945,406 
Diluted per common share data:  
Net income per share attributable to common shareholders - diluted$0.20 $0.22 $0.19 $0.25 
Weighted-average number of common shares154,105,871 156,741,187 154,151,135 158,381,380 
Note: The Statements of Comprehensive Income and corresponding notes to the consolidated financial statements can be found in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Funds from Operations (FFO) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Unitholders
 For the three months ended June 30,For the six months ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Net income$37,291 $41,720 $42,037 $52,234 
Preferred dividends(6,279)(6,279)(12,557)(12,557)
Depreciation and amortization44,474 44,925 89,153 89,921 
(Gain) loss on sale of hotel properties, net(3,546)44 (3,546)44 
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated joint ventures(16)(154)173 (6)
Adjustments related to consolidated joint venture (1)(47)(44)(92)(87)
Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint venture (2)228 236 457 473 
FFO72,105 80,448 115,625 130,022 
Transaction costs76 4 90 24 
Pre-opening costs (3)125 639 199 860 
Loss on extinguishment of indebtedness, net— 169 — 169 
Amortization of share-based compensation5,275 6,089 11,708 11,781 
Non-cash interest expense related to discontinued interest rate hedges418 482 900 964 
Other expenses (4)620 5 1,951 96 
Adjusted FFO$78,619 $87,836 $130,473 $143,916 
Adjusted FFO per common share and unit-basic$0.51 $0.56 $0.85 $0.91 
Adjusted FFO per common share and unit-diluted$0.51 $0.56 $0.84 $0.90 
Basic weighted-average common shares and units outstanding (5)154,413 157,196 154,077 158,717 
Diluted weighted-average common shares and units outstanding (5)154,878 157,513 154,923 159,153 
Notes:
(1)Includes depreciation and amortization expense allocated to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated joint venture.
(2)Includes our ownership interest in the depreciation and amortization expense of the unconsolidated joint venture.
(3)Represents expenses related to the brand conversions of certain hotel properties prior to opening.
(4)Represents expenses and income outside of the normal course of operations.
(5)Includes 0.8 million weighted-average operating partnership units for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.







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RLJ Lodging Trust
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(Amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)
 For the three months ended June 30,For the six months ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Net income$37,291 $41,720 $42,037 $52,234 
Depreciation and amortization44,474 44,925 89,153 89,921 
Interest expense, net of interest income23,931 19,532 45,602 39,998 
Income tax expense393 357 702 696 
Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint venture (1)332 345 667 690 
EBITDA 106,421 106,879 178,161 183,539 
(Gain) loss on sale of hotel properties, net(3,546)44 (3,546)44 
EBITDAre
102,875 106,923 174,615 183,583 
Transaction costs76 4 90 24 
Pre-opening costs (2)125 639 199 860 
Loss on extinguishment of indebtedness, net— 169 — 169 
Amortization of share-based compensation5,275 6,089 11,708 11,781 
Other expenses (3)620 5 1,951 96 
Adjusted EBITDA108,971 113,829 188,563 196,513 
General and administrative8,665 8,538 17,337 16,502 
Other corporate adjustments691 666 1,358 1,137 
Consolidated Hotel EBITDA118,327 123,033 207,258 214,152 
Comparable adjustments - income from sold hotels(162)(558)(352)(918)
Comparable adjustments - income from acquired hotels474 1,057 525 1,343 
Comparable Hotel EBITDA$118,639 $123,532 $207,432 $214,577 
Notes:
(1)Includes our ownership interest in the interest, depreciation, and amortization expense of the unconsolidated joint venture.
(2)Represents expenses related to the brand conversions of certain hotel properties prior to opening.
(3)Represents expenses and income outside of the normal course of operations.










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RLJ Lodging Trust
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(Amounts in thousands except margin data)
(unaudited)
 
Comparable Hotel EBITDA Margin
 For the three months ended June 30,For the six months ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Total revenue$369,297 $356,960 $693,707 $671,463 
Comparable adjustments - revenue from sold hotels(359)(866)(1,001)(1,487)
Comparable adjustments - revenue from prior ownership of acquired hotels2,107 2,806 3,834 4,649 
Other corporate adjustments / non-hotel revenue(18)(21)(35)(36)
Comparable Hotel Revenue$371,027 $358,880 $696,505 $674,589 
Comparable Hotel EBITDA$118,639 $123,532 $207,432 $214,577 
Comparable Hotel EBITDA Margin32.0 %34.4 %29.8 %31.8 %
































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RLJ Lodging Trust
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Full-Year Outlook
(Amounts in millions)
(unaudited)


Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)
 
For the year ended December 31, 2024
 Low EndHigh End
Net income$44.0 $62.0 
Depreciation and amortization187.0 187.0 
Interest expense, net of interest income93.0 95.0 
Income tax expense1.5 1.5 
Adjustments related to joint ventures1.5 1.5 
EBITDA 327.0 347.0 
Gain on sale of hotel properties, net
(3.5)(3.5)
EBITDAre
323.5 343.5 
Amortization of share-based compensation21.0 21.0 
All other items, net2.0 2.0 
Adjusted EBITDA346.5 366.5 
General and administrative36.0 36.0 
Consolidated Hotel EBITDA382.5 402.5 
Comparable adjustments - income from sold hotels(0.5)(0.5)
Comparable adjustments - income from acquired hotels0.5 0.5 
Comparable Hotel EBITDA$382.5 $402.5 

Funds from Operations (FFO) Attributable to Common Shareholders and Unitholders
 
For the year ended December 31, 2024
 Low EndHigh End
Net income$44.0 $62.0 
Preferred dividends(25.0)(25.0)
Depreciation and amortization187.0 187.0 
Gain on sale of hotel properties, net
(3.5)(3.5)
Adjustments related to joint ventures1.0 1.0 
FFO203.5 221.5 
Amortization of share-based compensation21.0 21.0 
All other items, net1.0 3.0 
Adjusted FFO$225.5 $245.5 
Adjusted FFO per common share and unit-diluted$1.45 $1.58 
Diluted weighted-average common shares and units outstanding
155.0 155.0 


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RLJ Lodging Trust
Consolidated Debt Summary
(Amounts in thousands except interest data)
(unaudited)
LoanBase Term (Years)Maturity
(incl. extensions)		Floating / Fixed (1)Interest Rate (2)Balance as of
June 30, 2024 (3)
Mortgage Debt
Mortgage loan - 1 hotel10Jan 2029Fixed5.06%$25,000 
Mortgage loan - 3 hotels5Apr 2026Floating5.04%96,000 
Mortgage loan - 4 hotels5Apr 2026Floating5.61%85,000 
Weighted Average / Mortgage Total5.28%$206,000 
Corporate Debt
Revolver (4)4May 2028Floating7.09%$200,000 
$225 Million Term Loan Maturing 20263May 2028Floating4.07%225,000 
$200 Million Term Loan Maturing 20263January 2028Floating7.04%200,000 
$400 Million Term Loan Maturing 20255May 2025Floating4.72%400,000 
$500 Million Senior Notes due 20265July 2026Fixed3.75%500,000 
$500 Million Senior Notes due 20298September 2029Fixed4.00%500,000 
Weighted Average / Corporate Total4.69%$2,025,000 
Weighted Average / Total4.75%$2,231,000 
Notes:
(1)The floating interest rate is hedged, or partially hedged, with an interest rate swap.
(2)Interest rates as of June 30, 2024, inclusive of the impact of interest rate hedges.
(3)Excludes the impact of fair value adjustments and deferred financing costs.
(4)As of June 30, 2024, there was $400.0 million of borrowing capacity on the Revolver, which is charged an unused commitment fee of 0.25% annually. In April 2024, the Company borrowed $200.0 million under the Revolver and utilized the proceeds to repay a $200.0 million maturing mortgage loan, reducing the remaining capacity on the Revolver to $400.0 million.

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Entity Registrant Name RLJ LODGING TRUST
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity File Number 001-35169
Entity Address, Address Line One 7373 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500
Entity Address, City or Town Bethesda,
Entity Address, State or Province MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20814
City Area Code 301
Local Phone Number 280-7777
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