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Interim CEO of Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) receives 4,454-share stock award

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Dragisich Dominic reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Choice Hotels International Interim CEO Dominic Dragisich received a grant of 4,454 shares of common stock as a stock award. These are restricted stock units that vest in full on May 20, 2027. Following this grant, he directly holds 91,432 shares of Choice Hotels common stock.

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Routine equity grant increases interim CEO’s direct stake.

Dominic Dragisich, Interim CEO of Choice Hotels, received 4,454 shares of common stock as a stock award at no cash cost. Footnotes indicate these are restricted stock units that vest fully on May 20, 2027.

This award is compensation-related rather than an open-market purchase, so it carries weaker signaling value than a discretionary buy. After the grant, Dragisich directly holds 91,432 shares, showing a meaningful ongoing equity position aligned with shareholders.

Insider Dragisich Dominic
Role Interim CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 4,454 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 91,432 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock award size 4,454 shares Grant of common stock (restricted stock units)
Transaction price $0.00 per share Equity compensation grant, no cash paid
Holdings after transaction 91,432 shares Direct ownership following the grant
Vesting date May 20, 2027 Restricted stock units vest in full on this date
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, May 20, 2027."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
direct ownership financial
"ownership_type: direct"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Dragisich Dominic

(Last)(First)(Middle)
915 MEETING STREET
SUITE 600

(Street)
NORTH BETHESDA MARYLAND 20852

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Interim CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/20/2026A(1)4,454A$091,432D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, May 20, 2027.
Sharon Houle Randall, Attorney In Fact05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Choice Hotels (CHH) Interim CEO Dominic Dragisich report on this Form 4?

Dominic Dragisich reported receiving 4,454 shares of Choice Hotels common stock as a stock award. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition, meaning it is compensation-related rather than an open-market purchase or sale by the interim CEO.

How many Choice Hotels (CHH) shares does Dominic Dragisich hold after this grant?

After the reported stock award, Dominic Dragisich directly holds 91,432 shares of Choice Hotels common stock. This figure reflects his position following the 4,454-share grant, providing context for the scale of the award relative to his total direct equity holdings.

When do Dominic Dragisich’s restricted stock units from Choice Hotels (CHH) vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Dominic Dragisich vest in full on May 20, 2027. Until that date, the award remains subject to vesting conditions, after which the units convert into shares of Choice Hotels common stock according to the terms described in the filing.

Was the Choice Hotels (CHH) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

No, the Form 4 transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It is classified with code A, a grant or award acquisition. Dragisich received 4,454 shares as equity compensation, with a reported transaction price of $0.00 per share, rather than buying shares in the open market.

What does the zero transaction price mean in the Choice Hotels (CHH) Form 4?

The zero transaction price indicates the shares were granted at no cash cost to Dominic Dragisich. This aligns with the transaction code A, showing a stock award. Such grants are typical elements of executive compensation, separate from open-market trading activity in Choice Hotels shares.