---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-024438"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AHT"
cik: "0001232582"
company_name: "ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T18:33:24.966934+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CFO Deric Eubanks to depart March 31; Justin Coe named principal financial officer

## Summary
- Deric Eubanks terminates as CFO of Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) and Braemar (BHR) effective March 31, 2026.
- Justin Coe, current Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as principal financial officer after the termination date.
- Eubanks receives $1.796M severance in 12 monthly installments plus $200K transition pay through June 2026.
- Outstanding deferred cash grants of $3.316M continue vesting; Eubanks provides consulting up to 40 hrs/month.
- Eubanks bound by 12-month non-compete, 24-month non-solicitation, and standstill obligations.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-024438
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AHT
- cik: 0001232582
- company_name: ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1232582/000110465926024438/0001104659-26-024438-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1232582/000110465926024438/tm268203d1_8k.htm

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