RLJ Lodging Trust Announces 2020 Dividend Income Tax Information

January 28, 2021

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2021-- RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE:RLJ) today announced the 2020 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 2020	Return of Capital

12/31/2019	1/15/2020	$0.3300	$0.3300	$0.3300
3/31/2020	4/15/2020	$0.0100	$0.0100	$0.0100
6/30/2020	7/15/2020	$0.0100	$0.0100	$0.0100
9/30/2020	10/15/2020	$0.0100	$0.0100	$0.0100

Total		$0.3600	$0.3600	$0.3600
Percent				100%

Series A Preferred Stock (CUSIP # 74965L200):

Record Date	Payment Date	Total Distribution Per Share	Total Distribution Allocable to 2020	Return of Capital
12/31/2019	1/31/2020	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875
3/31/2020	4/30/2020	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875
6/30/2020	7/31/2020	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875
9/30/2020	10/30/2020	$0.4875	$0.4875	$0.4875

Total		$1.9500	$1.9500	$1.9500
Percent				100%

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.

About Us
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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Sean Mahoney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – (301) 280-7774

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