Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) awards 18,635 stock units to EVP

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Choice Hotels International executive Dominic Dragisich, EVP of Operations and Chief Global Brands Officer, reported an equity award tied to past performance. He acquired 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units based on company performance against pre-approved financial targets for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. These performance-vested units are scheduled to vest on March 2, 2026. Following this grant, his direct holding in common stock reported on this form totals 87,016 shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dragisich Dominic

(Last) (First) (Middle)

915 MEETING STREET

SUITE 600

(Street)

NORTH BETHESDA MD 20852

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE [ CHH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Op & Chief Glb Brands Ofc

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/20/2026		A		18,635(1)	A	$0	87,016	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. As a result of Company performance against pre-approved financial targets applicable to performance vested restricted stock units previously granted, as certified on February 20, 2026 for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, the reporting person acquired 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units that vest on March 2, 2026.

	Sharon Houle Randall, Attorney In Fact	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CHH executive Dominic Dragisich report?

Dominic Dragisich reported acquiring 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units in Choice Hotels International. The units were granted after performance against pre-approved financial targets was certified for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and will vest on March 2, 2026.

Why did Dominic Dragisich receive 18,635 restricted stock units at Choice Hotels (CHH)?

He received 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units as a result of company performance against pre-approved financial targets. Those targets applied to performance-vested restricted stock units for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, and were certified on February 20, 2026.

When do the new restricted stock units for CHH executive Dominic Dragisich vest?

The 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units awarded to Dominic Dragisich are scheduled to vest on March 2, 2026. These units stem from performance-vested awards linked to financial targets measured between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025 and certified in February 2026.

How many Choice Hotels (CHH) shares does Dominic Dragisich hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this Form 4 transaction, Dominic Dragisich is reported as directly holding 87,016 shares of common stock of Choice Hotels International. This total reflects his position following the acquisition of 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units awarded for prior multi-year performance.

What role does Dominic Dragisich hold at Choice Hotels International (CHH)?

Dominic Dragisich serves as Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brands Officer at Choice Hotels International. His Form 4 filing reports a performance-based equity award of 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units that will vest on March 2, 2026, subject to plan terms.

What performance period determined Dominic Dragisich’s 18,635 stock-settled RSUs at CHH?

The 18,635 stock-settled restricted stock units were earned based on company performance from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. Performance against pre-approved financial targets for this multi-year period was certified on February 20, 2026, triggering the award and future vesting.