DALLAS, April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Inc. (NYSE MKT: AINC) (the "Company") today announced an update on its pending litigation with Sessa Capital ("Sessa").  The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an order on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the civil case in which Ashford Inc. is a named defendant granting Ashford Hospitality Prime's ("Ashford Prime") request for expedited discovery.  The discovery request seeks the names and identities of Sessa's limited partners, communication between those limited partners and Sessa, and information about cooperation between Sessa and its limited partners in support of its claims that Sessa violated Ashford Prime's bylaws and federal securities laws. Ashford Inc. understands that additional discovery will be pursued against the limited partners themselves as their identities are revealed regarding all communication between the limited partners and Sessa related to Ashford Group of Companies.

Sessa unsuccessfully opposed the request for expedited discovery and also unsuccessfully sought to have its claims heard first. The Court also rejected these requests by Sessa, and delayed Sessa's application until it could resolve the challenge to the validity of Sessa's slate.  

The Company will continue to vigorously defend itself in this action.  The Company believes Sessa's claims are frivolous and without merit.

In a separate action filed by the Company on March 23, 2016, the Company continues to seek relief for what it believes is tortious interference by Sessa with the advisory agreement between the Company and Ashford Prime.  In connection with this action, the Company is seeking to prevent payment of redemptions by Sessa to its investors in order to ensure funds in excess of $200 million are available upon a successful ruling in the Company's favor in the lawsuit.  The Company will continue to take all necessary action in order to protect its stockholders.

Ashford Inc. provides global asset management, investment management and related services to the real estate and hospitality sectors.

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