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Braemar Hotels (NYSE: BHR) extends advisory fee negotiations through 2026

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Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. entered into Amendment No. 3 to its Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement with Ashford Inc. and affiliated entities on May 21, 2026. The amendment was proposed to, and approved by, the company’s independent directors.

The change solely extends the period during which Braemar and its external advisor will negotiate a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee under the advisory agreement, now running through and including December 31, 2026. All other terms of the advisory agreement remain governed by the existing documents referenced in the exhibits.

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Amendment date May 21, 2026 Date Amendment No. 3 to advisory agreement was executed
Negotiation period end December 31, 2026 New deadline to negotiate revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee
Material Definitive Agreement regulatory
"ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT."
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Advisory Agreement financial
"to amend the Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement"
Base Fee financial
"negotiate a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee"
Incentive Fee financial
"negotiate a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee"
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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): May 21, 2026

BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland001-3597246-2488594
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File Number)(IRS employer identification number)
14185 Dallas Parkway
Suite 1200
Dallas
Texas75254
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972490-9600

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).
Emerging growth company    
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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockBHRNew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series BBHR-PBNew York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock, Series DBHR-PDNew York Stock Exchange



ITEM 1.01    ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.

Ashford Inc. (“AINC”) proposed to the independent directors of the board of directors of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) to amend the Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement (as amended, the “Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement”). The independent directors of the board of directors of the Company agreed to the proposed amendment, and on May 21, 2026, the parties entered into Amendment No. 3 (the “Amendment”) to the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement by and among the Company, Braemar Hospitality Limited Partnership, Braemar TRS Corporation, AINC and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC (together with AINC, the “Advisor”). The Amendment amends the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement solely to extend the period during which the Company and the Advisor shall negotiate a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee (each defined in the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement) through and including December 31, 2026.

The foregoing description of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number     Exhibit Description

10.1    Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2018, among Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc., Braemar Hospitality Limited Partnership, Braemar TRS Corporation, Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC and Ashford Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2018) (File No. 001-35972)
10.2*    Amendment No. 3 to the Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2026, by and among Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc., Braemar Hospitality Limited Partnership, Braemar TRS Corporation, Ashford Inc. and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC
101    Inline Interactive Data Files
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

* Filed herewith.



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.

 
BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC.
Dated: May 21, 2026By:/s/ Jim Plohg
Jim Plohg
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary


FAQ

What did Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) change in its advisory agreement?

Braemar Hotels & Resorts amended its advisory agreement to extend the period for negotiating a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee. The extension gives the company and its advisor more time to agree on updated compensation terms without altering other disclosed provisions.

Who are the parties to Braemar Hotels & Resorts’ amended advisory agreement?

The amended advisory agreement involves Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc., Braemar Hospitality Limited Partnership, Braemar TRS Corporation, Ashford Inc., and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC. These entities collectively define the relationship and compensation structure between Braemar and its external advisor under the existing advisory framework.

Until when can Braemar and its advisor negotiate revised base or incentive fees?

The amendment extends the negotiation period for a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee through and including December 31, 2026. This new deadline replaces the prior timetable and establishes how long the parties may continue discussing updated advisory compensation terms under the agreement.

Did Braemar’s amendment change anything beyond the fee negotiation period?

The amendment is described as solely extending the period to negotiate a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee. Other aspects of the Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement remain governed by the existing agreement and prior amendments referenced in the exhibit list.

Where can investors find the full text of Braemar’s Amendment No. 3?

The full text of Amendment No. 3 is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the current report. The company notes that its brief description is qualified in its entirety by this exhibit, which is incorporated by reference for complete contractual details.

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