STOCK TITAN

[SCHEDULE 13D/A] Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. SEC Filing

Filing Impact
(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amendment to Schedule 13D for Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) updates ownership and discloses a Cooperation Agreement dated August 25, 2025, under which the Issuer agreed to appoint Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh to the board and the Reporting Persons withdrew a prior director nomination for the 2025 meeting. The amendment states the Group Agreement terminated, and Samuel J. Jagger ceases to be a reporting person. The Reporting Persons are subject to standstill and voting restrictions during a defined Restricted Period. The filing reports aggregate beneficial ownership of 5,153,591 shares (≈7.3%) by the group, with Morning View Hotels holding 2,500,000 shares (≈3.6%) and Bob Ghassemieh beneficially owning 2,615,942 shares (≈3.7%). The filing references the Issuer's announcement that it is initiating a sale process and an Advisory Agreement amendment providing a $480 million termination fee payable to Ashford in certain change-of-control scenarios.

Emendamento allo Schedule 13D per Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) aggiorna la partecipazione e rivela un Accordo di Cooperazione datato 25 agosto 2025, in base al quale l'Emittente ha concordato di nominare Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh nel consiglio e le Parti Segnalanti hanno ritirato una precedente candidatura di direttore per l'assemblea 2025. L'emendamento dichiara la cessazione dell'Accordo di Gruppo e la cessazione di Samuel J. Jagger come persona segnalante. Le Parti Segnalanti sono soggette a obblighi di standstill e a restrizioni di voto per un Periodo di Restrizione definito. Il deposito riporta una partecipazione complessiva di beneficio di 5.153.591 azioni (≈7,3%) detenute dal gruppo, con Morning View Hotels che detiene 2.500.000 azioni (≈3,6%) e Bob Ghassemieh che detiene beneficiariamente 2.615.942 azioni (≈3,7%). Il deposito fa riferimento all'annuncio dell'Emittente di aver avviato un processo di vendita e a una modifica dell'Accordo di Consulenza che prevede una commissione di risoluzione di $480 milioni pagabile ad Ashford in determinati scenari di cambio di controllo.

Enmienda al Schedule 13D para Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) actualiza la propiedad y revela un Acuerdo de Cooperación fechado el 25 de agosto de 2025, por el cual el Emisor acordó nombrar a Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh en el consejo y las Personas Informantes retiraron una nominación previa de director para la junta de 2025. La enmienda indica que el Acuerdo de Grupo ha terminado y que Samuel J. Jagger deja de ser persona informante. Las Personas Informantes están sujetas a restricciones de standstill y de voto durante un Período Restringido definido. La presentación informa una propiedad beneficiaria agregada de 5.153.591 acciones (≈7,3%) por el grupo, con Morning View Hotels poseyendo 2.500.000 acciones (≈3,6%) y Bob Ghassemieh poseyendo beneficiariamente 2.615.942 acciones (≈3,7%). La presentación hace referencia al anuncio del Emisor de que está iniciando un proceso de venta y a una enmienda al Acuerdo de Asesoría que prevé una tarifa de terminación de $480 millones pagadera a Ashford en ciertos escenarios de cambio de control.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR)에 대한 Schedule 13D 수정는 지분 보유를 갱신하고 2025년 8월 25일자 협력 계약을 공시합니다. 이에 따라 발행사는 Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh을 이사회에 선임하기로 합의했고, 보고인들은 2025년 총회를 위한 이전 이사 지명을 철회했습니다. 수정서는 그룹 계약이 종료되었으며 Samuel J. Jagger가 보고인에서 제외되었음을 명시합니다. 보고인들은 정해진 제한 기간 동안 스탠드스틸 및 의결 제한을 받습니다. 제출서류는 그룹의 총 실질 보유가 5,153,591주(약 7.3%)라고 보고하며, Morning View Hotels는 2,500,000주(약 3.6%)를 보유하고 Bob Ghassemieh는 실질적으로 2,615,942주(약 3.7%)를 보유하고 있습니다. 제출서류는 발행사가 매각 절차를 시작했다고 발표한 점과, 특정 경영권 변경 상황에서 Ashford에 지급되는 $4억 8천만의 해지 수수료를 규정한 자문계약 수정안을 언급합니다.

Avenant au Schedule 13D pour Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) met à jour la détention et divulgue un accord de coopération en date du 25 août 2025, en vertu duquel l'Émetteur a accepté de nommer Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh au conseil d'administration et les personnes déclarante ont retiré une précédente nomination de directeur pour l'assemblée de 2025. L'amendement indique que l'accord de groupe a pris fin et que Samuel J. Jagger cesse d'être une personne déclarante. Les personnes déclarante sont soumises à des restrictions de standstill et de vote pendant une période restreinte définie. le dépôt rapporte une participation bénéficiaire agrégée de 5 153 591 actions (≈7,3%) par le groupe, Morning View Hotels détenant 2 500 000 actions (≈3,6%) et Bob Ghassemieh détenant bénéficiairement 2 615 942 actions (≈3,7%). Le dépôt fait référence à l'annonce de l'Émetteur selon laquelle il lance un processus de vente et à un avenant au contrat de conseil prévoyant des frais de résiliation de 480 millions $ payables à Ashford dans certains scénarios de changement de contrôle.

Nachtrag zum Schedule 13D für Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) aktualisiert die Beteiligungsverhältnisse und legt ein Kooperationsabkommen vom 25. August 2025 offen, wonach der Emittent zustimmte, Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh in den Vorstand zu berufen, und die meldenden Personen eine frühere Direktorkandidatur für die Sitzung 2025 zurückzogen. Der Nachtrag stellt fest, dass die Gruppenvereinbarung beendet wurde und Samuel J. Jagger nicht mehr als meldende Person gilt. Die meldenden Personen unterliegen während eines definierten Sperrzeitraums Standstill- und Stimmrechtsbeschränkungen. Die Einreichung berichtet eine aggregierte wirtschaftliche Beteiligung von 5.153.591 Aktien (≈7,3%) durch die Gruppe, wobei Morning View Hotels 2.500.000 Aktien (≈3,6%) hält und Bob Ghassemieh wirtschaftlich 2.615.942 Aktien (≈3,7%) besitzt. Die Einreichung verweist auf die Bekanntgabe des Emittenten, dass ein Verkaufsprozess eingeleitet wird, sowie auf eine Änderung des Beratungsvertrags, die eine $480 Millionen Abfindung vorsieht, die an Ashford in bestimmten Kontrollwechsel-Szenarien zahlbar ist.

Positive
  • Board representation secured: Issuer agreed to appoint Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh to the Board.
  • Dispute resolution: Reporting Persons withdrew prior nominations, indicating a negotiated cooperation.
  • Consolidated reporting: Remaining Reporting Persons executed a Joint Filing Agreement to coordinate Schedule 13D filings.
Negative
  • Standstill and voting restrictions: Reporting Persons are subject to limitations during the Restricted Period, constraining activist actions.
  • Large termination fee disclosed: Advisory Agreement amendment includes a $480 million termination fee in change-of-control scenarios.

Insights

TL;DR: Board appointment and cooperation deal pause proxy contest but impose standstill and voting commitments on the Reporting Persons.

The Cooperation Agreement provides the Issuer will appoint Bob Ghassemieh to the board and the Reporting Persons withdrew their director nominations, signaling a negotiated resolution to their prior push for board representation. The agreement includes customary standstill and voting provisions that limit activist options during the Restricted Period. The termination of the prior Group Agreement and the joint filing arrangement among remaining reporting persons centralizes reporting responsibility.

TL;DR: Filing confirms a board settlement and discloses an ongoing sale process with a significant advisory termination fee.

The Issuer announced it is initiating a sale process and amended its Advisory Agreement to reflect a $480 million termination fee payable to Ashford in certain change-of-control transactions. That fee is explicitly disclosed in this filing and could be a material term in any potential transaction process. The Cooperation Agreement was executed without the Reporting Persons having been aware of those developments at signing, per the filing.

Emendamento allo Schedule 13D per Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) aggiorna la partecipazione e rivela un Accordo di Cooperazione datato 25 agosto 2025, in base al quale l'Emittente ha concordato di nominare Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh nel consiglio e le Parti Segnalanti hanno ritirato una precedente candidatura di direttore per l'assemblea 2025. L'emendamento dichiara la cessazione dell'Accordo di Gruppo e la cessazione di Samuel J. Jagger come persona segnalante. Le Parti Segnalanti sono soggette a obblighi di standstill e a restrizioni di voto per un Periodo di Restrizione definito. Il deposito riporta una partecipazione complessiva di beneficio di 5.153.591 azioni (≈7,3%) detenute dal gruppo, con Morning View Hotels che detiene 2.500.000 azioni (≈3,6%) e Bob Ghassemieh che detiene beneficiariamente 2.615.942 azioni (≈3,7%). Il deposito fa riferimento all'annuncio dell'Emittente di aver avviato un processo di vendita e a una modifica dell'Accordo di Consulenza che prevede una commissione di risoluzione di $480 milioni pagabile ad Ashford in determinati scenari di cambio di controllo.

Enmienda al Schedule 13D para Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) actualiza la propiedad y revela un Acuerdo de Cooperación fechado el 25 de agosto de 2025, por el cual el Emisor acordó nombrar a Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh en el consejo y las Personas Informantes retiraron una nominación previa de director para la junta de 2025. La enmienda indica que el Acuerdo de Grupo ha terminado y que Samuel J. Jagger deja de ser persona informante. Las Personas Informantes están sujetas a restricciones de standstill y de voto durante un Período Restringido definido. La presentación informa una propiedad beneficiaria agregada de 5.153.591 acciones (≈7,3%) por el grupo, con Morning View Hotels poseyendo 2.500.000 acciones (≈3,6%) y Bob Ghassemieh poseyendo beneficiariamente 2.615.942 acciones (≈3,7%). La presentación hace referencia al anuncio del Emisor de que está iniciando un proceso de venta y a una enmienda al Acuerdo de Asesoría que prevé una tarifa de terminación de $480 millones pagadera a Ashford en ciertos escenarios de cambio de control.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR)에 대한 Schedule 13D 수정는 지분 보유를 갱신하고 2025년 8월 25일자 협력 계약을 공시합니다. 이에 따라 발행사는 Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh을 이사회에 선임하기로 합의했고, 보고인들은 2025년 총회를 위한 이전 이사 지명을 철회했습니다. 수정서는 그룹 계약이 종료되었으며 Samuel J. Jagger가 보고인에서 제외되었음을 명시합니다. 보고인들은 정해진 제한 기간 동안 스탠드스틸 및 의결 제한을 받습니다. 제출서류는 그룹의 총 실질 보유가 5,153,591주(약 7.3%)라고 보고하며, Morning View Hotels는 2,500,000주(약 3.6%)를 보유하고 Bob Ghassemieh는 실질적으로 2,615,942주(약 3.7%)를 보유하고 있습니다. 제출서류는 발행사가 매각 절차를 시작했다고 발표한 점과, 특정 경영권 변경 상황에서 Ashford에 지급되는 $4억 8천만의 해지 수수료를 규정한 자문계약 수정안을 언급합니다.

Avenant au Schedule 13D pour Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) met à jour la détention et divulgue un accord de coopération en date du 25 août 2025, en vertu duquel l'Émetteur a accepté de nommer Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh au conseil d'administration et les personnes déclarante ont retiré une précédente nomination de directeur pour l'assemblée de 2025. L'amendement indique que l'accord de groupe a pris fin et que Samuel J. Jagger cesse d'être une personne déclarante. Les personnes déclarante sont soumises à des restrictions de standstill et de vote pendant une période restreinte définie. le dépôt rapporte une participation bénéficiaire agrégée de 5 153 591 actions (≈7,3%) par le groupe, Morning View Hotels détenant 2 500 000 actions (≈3,6%) et Bob Ghassemieh détenant bénéficiairement 2 615 942 actions (≈3,7%). Le dépôt fait référence à l'annonce de l'Émetteur selon laquelle il lance un processus de vente et à un avenant au contrat de conseil prévoyant des frais de résiliation de 480 millions $ payables à Ashford dans certains scénarios de changement de contrôle.

Nachtrag zum Schedule 13D für Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (BHR) aktualisiert die Beteiligungsverhältnisse und legt ein Kooperationsabkommen vom 25. August 2025 offen, wonach der Emittent zustimmte, Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh in den Vorstand zu berufen, und die meldenden Personen eine frühere Direktorkandidatur für die Sitzung 2025 zurückzogen. Der Nachtrag stellt fest, dass die Gruppenvereinbarung beendet wurde und Samuel J. Jagger nicht mehr als meldende Person gilt. Die meldenden Personen unterliegen während eines definierten Sperrzeitraums Standstill- und Stimmrechtsbeschränkungen. Die Einreichung berichtet eine aggregierte wirtschaftliche Beteiligung von 5.153.591 Aktien (≈7,3%) durch die Gruppe, wobei Morning View Hotels 2.500.000 Aktien (≈3,6%) hält und Bob Ghassemieh wirtschaftlich 2.615.942 Aktien (≈3,7%) besitzt. Die Einreichung verweist auf die Bekanntgabe des Emittenten, dass ein Verkaufsprozess eingeleitet wird, sowie auf eine Änderung des Beratungsvertrags, die eine $480 Millionen Abfindung vorsieht, die an Ashford in bestimmten Kontrollwechsel-Szenarien zahlbar ist.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D






SCHEDULE 13D


Ghassemieh Babak
Signature:/s/ Babak Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Babak Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Fred Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Fred Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Fred Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Samuel J. Jagger
Signature:/s/ Samuel J. Jagger
Name/Title:Samuel J. Jagger
Date:08/27/2025
Alex Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Alex Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Alex Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Fataneh Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Fataneh Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Fataneh Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Ali Afshari
Signature:/s/ Ali Afshari
Name/Title:Ali Afshari
Date:08/27/2025
Mahyar Amirsaleh
Signature:/s/ Mahyar Amirsaleh
Name/Title:Mahyar Amirsaleh
Date:08/27/2025
Lillian Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Lillian Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Lillian Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Kambiz Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Kambiz Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Kambiz Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Mahvash Ehsani
Signature:/s/ Mahvash Ehsani
Name/Title:Mahvash Ehsani
Date:08/27/2025
Jennifer Gareis
Signature:/s/ Jennifer Gareis
Name/Title:Jennifer Gareis
Date:08/27/2025
Christina Matthias
Signature:/s/ Christina Matthias
Name/Title:Christina Matthias
Date:08/27/2025
Eric Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Eric Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Eric Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Gavin Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Jennifer Gareis
Name/Title:Jennifer Gareis, on behalf of minor child Gavin Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Sophia Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Jennifer Gareis
Name/Title:Jennifer Gareis, on behalf of minor child Sophia Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Lewis Stanton
Signature:/s/ Lewis Stanton
Name/Title:Lewis Stanton
Date:08/27/2025
Farhad Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Farhad Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Farhad Ghassemieh
Date:08/27/2025
Cyrus Amirsaleh
Signature:/s/ Cyrus Amirsaleh
Name/Title:Cyrus Amirsaleh
Date:08/27/2025
Fred Ghassemieh Children's Trust
Signature:/s/ Fred Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Fred Ghassemieh, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Feridoon Ghassemieh Descendant's Trust
Signature:/s/ Fred Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Fred Ghassemieh, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Trust FBO Feridoon Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Farhad Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Farhad Ghassemieh, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Trust FBO Alex Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Lewis Stanton
Name/Title:Lewis Stanton, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Bob Ghassemieh 2021 Children's Trust
Signature:/s/ Babak Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Babak Ghassemieh, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Lillian Ghassemieh 2021 Children's Trust
Signature:/s/ Babak Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Babak Ghassemieh, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Trust FBO Firouzeh Ghassemieh
Signature:/s/ Farhad Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Farhad Ghassemieh, Trustee
Date:08/27/2025
Alpine Lake Partners, LP
Signature:/s/ Cyrus Amirsaleh
Name/Title:Cyrus Amirsaleh, Manager
Date:08/27/2025
BL PCH LLC
Signature:/s/ Babak Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Babak Ghassemieh, Manager
Date:08/27/2025
Pacific SHG Ventures, LLC
Signature:/s/ Alex Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Alex Ghassemieh, Manager
Date:08/27/2025
Morning View Hotels BH I, LLC
Signature:/s/ Babak Ghassemieh
Name/Title:Babak Ghassemieh, Manager
Date:08/27/2025
Palm Lake GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Cyrus Amirsaleh
Name/Title:Cyrus Amirsaleh, Manager
Date:08/27/2025

FAQ

What did the August 25, 2025 Cooperation Agreement announced in BHR's Schedule 13D/A do?

The Cooperation Agreement resulted in the Issuer appointing Bob (Babak) Ghassemieh to the board and the Reporting Persons withdrawing their prior director nominations for the 2025 meeting.

How many Braemar (BHR) shares do the Reporting Persons beneficially own in aggregate?

Collectively the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially own 5,153,591 shares, constituting approximately 7.3% of outstanding shares as reported.

Does the filing disclose any restrictions on the Reporting Persons after the Cooperation Agreement?

Yes. The Reporting Persons are subject to customary standstill and voting restrictions during a defined Restricted Period ending after the 2026 annual meeting or three months after the last day a covered director serves.

What material transaction-related disclosure is included in the filing for BHR?

The filing notes the Issuer announced it is initiating a sale process and that an Advisory Agreement amendment provides for a $480 million termination fee payable to Ashford in certain change-of-control transactions.

Did any reporting person cease to be a filer in this amendment?

Yes. Following termination of the Group Agreement, Samuel J. Jagger ceases to be a Reporting Person upon filing of this Amendment No. 1, per the document.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc

NYSE:BHR

BHR Rankings

BHR Latest News

BHR Latest SEC Filings

BHR Stock Data

186.24M
57.27M
16.01%
46.83%
1.21%
REIT - Hotel & Motel
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Link
United States
DALLAS