Choice Hotels (CHH) HR chief receives 2,720-share equity award in Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Choice Hotels International executive Patrick Cimerola received an equity award under the company’s compensation program. On the reported date, he acquired 2,720 shares of common stock through a grant or award at no cash cost, increasing his directly held stake to 32,987.11 shares. The award represents restricted stock units that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2027, tying a portion of his compensation to long-term company performance.

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^*

Cimerola Patrick

(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)
	Chief Human Resources Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

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	02/26/2026		A(1)		2,720	A	$0	32,987.11	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. Restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2027.

	Sharon Houle Randall, Attorney In Fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Patrick Cimerola report in this Form 4 for CHH?

Patrick Cimerola reported receiving a grant of 2,720 shares of Choice Hotels common stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase, and increased his directly held position to 32,987.11 shares.

Was the CHH insider transaction a purchase or an award?

The CHH insider transaction was an equity award, not a market purchase. It is coded as a grant or other acquisition, with 2,720 shares received at a stated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with restricted stock unit or similar compensation grants.

How many CHH shares does Patrick Cimerola hold after this grant?

After this equity grant, Patrick Cimerola directly holds 32,987.11 shares of Choice Hotels common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 2,720 shares, which are associated with restricted stock units vesting over time starting in March 2027.

When do Patrick Cimerola’s new CHH restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units associated with this award vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2027. This structure spreads the vesting over four years, encouraging longer-term retention and alignment with Choice Hotels’ ongoing performance and shareholder interests.

What is the transaction code used in Patrick Cimerola’s CHH Form 4?

The transaction uses code “A,” indicating a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities. This code confirms the shares were received as part of compensation rather than bought or sold in the open market, and it aligns with the restricted stock unit vesting schedule disclosed.

Is Patrick Cimerola’s ownership in CHH reported as direct or indirect?

Patrick Cimerola’s ownership in this transaction is reported as direct. The Form 4 lists the ownership code as “D” and does not reference any trust, partnership, or other entity, indicating that the reported 32,987.11 shares are held directly in his name.