As of both March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company’s issued and outstanding awards consisted of both time-based and performance-based restricted stock grants. The Company’s amortization expense, including forfeitures related to restricted shares was as follows (unaudited and in thousands): | | | | | | | | | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | 2026 | | 2025 | Amortization expense, including forfeitures | | $ | 1,889 | | $ | 2,064 | | | | | | | | Capitalized compensation cost (1) | | $ | 149 | | $ | 172 |
| (1) | The Company capitalizes compensation costs related to restricted shares granted to certain employees whose work is directly related to the Company’s capital investment in its hotels. |
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