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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): April 17, 2024
ASHFORD INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Nevada | | 001-36400 | | 84-2331507 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS employer
identification number) |
| 14185 Dallas Parkway | | | | |
| Suite 1200 | | | | |
| Dallas | | | | |
| Texas | | | | 75254 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 490-9600
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:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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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. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock | | AINC | | NYSE American LLC |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | | | | NYSE American LLC |
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On April 17, 2024, J. Robison Hays, III, Senior Managing Director of Ashford Inc. (“Ashford” or the “Company”), gave notice of his intention to voluntarily resign from his employment and all other employment-related positions he holds with the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliated entities, and entities that it advises (including in his role as President and Chief Executive Officer at Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (“Ashford Trust”)). Mr. Hay’s resignation is expected to be effective June 30, 2024.
On April 17, 2024, the board of directors of Ashford Trust appointed Stephen Zsigray to fill the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Ashford Trust, effective June 30, 2024. There are no current plans to fill Mr. Hays’ role as Senior Managing Director at Ashford.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 18, 2024 | | | | | | | | |
| ASHFORD INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Alex Rose |
| | Alex Rose |
| | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |