SCHEDULE: RM Trading Discloses 9.7% Stake in RLJ Lodging Trust
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
RM Trading of Florida LLC and its principals have disclosed a combined beneficial ownership of 9.7% in RLJ Lodging Trust.
Summary
- RM Trading of Florida LLC, Mark Steven Paley, and Roger J. Beit have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in RLJ Lodging Trust.
- RM Trading of Florida LLC directly owns 13,900,000 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, representing 9.2% of the class.
- Mark Steven Paley, as a manager and member of RM Trading of Florida LLC, is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power over these 13,900,000 shares, also representing 9.2%.
- Roger J. Beit, also a manager and member of RM Trading of Florida LLC, is deemed to have shared voting and dispositive power over the 13,900,000 shares held by RMT.
- Additionally, Roger J. Beit directly owns 800,000 shares, bringing his total beneficial ownership to 14,700,000 shares, or 9.7% of the class.
- The reported percentages are based on 151,048,741 Common Shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025, as reported in RLJ Lodging Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 6, 2025.
- The securities were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that inherently indicates positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or prospects.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
NA
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Disclosure of a significant ownership stake by an investment entity and its principals may signal increased institutional interest or potential for future engagement with RLJ Lodging Trust.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | Date of event requiring the filing of this statement and the date for which outstanding shares were reported. |
| 2025-11-06 | Date RLJ Lodging Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for Q3 2025 was filed, reporting outstanding shares. |
| 2025-11-12 | Date the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1 was signed and filed. |
Keywords
RLJ Lodging Trust, RM Trading of Florida LLC, Mark Steven Paley, Roger J Beit, Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, common shares, hotel REIT, lodging trust
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