Choice Hotels International (CHH) senior vice president Simone Wu reported routine equity transactions on February 2, 2026. Wu exercised 8,080 employee stock options at an exercise price of $81.15 per share, receiving the same number of common shares.
On the same day, Wu sold common stock in several open-market trades: 4,234 shares at $101.01, 2,446 shares at $101.63, 1,000 shares at $102.72, and 400 shares at $103.99. These sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 14, 2025. After the transactions, Wu directly owned 48,803 shares of Choice Hotels common stock.
The Vanguard Group has reported a passive stake in Choice Hotels International Inc. As of 12/31/2025, it beneficially owned 2,331,972 shares of Choice Hotels common stock, representing 5.03% of the outstanding class. Vanguard reports shared voting power over 170,643 shares and shared dispositive power over all 2,331,972 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing states that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company. Vanguard notes an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, after which certain subsidiaries are expected to report beneficial ownership separately. The filing also explains that Vanguard’s clients have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds, and that no single other person holds an interest in more than 5% of the class through these holdings.
Choice Hotels International director Donna F. Vieira reported a small open-market purchase of company stock. On January 15, 2026, she acquired 2.22 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $108.21 to $108.39. After this transaction, she directly holds 5,127.04 shares of Choice Hotels International common stock.
Choice Hotels International (CHH) director Smith Gordon reported a small open-market purchase of company stock. On 01/15/2026, he acquired 14.56 shares of Choice Hotels common stock at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $108.21 to $108.39.
Following this transaction, Gordon beneficially owns a total of 8,130.03 shares of Choice Hotels common stock in direct ownership form. The transaction is reported as a non-derivative acquisition under transaction code “A,” indicating a purchase rather than a sale or option exercise.
Choice Hotels International director Maureen Sullivan reported buying additional company stock. On January 15, 2026, she acquired 24.8 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $108.21 to $108.39.
After this transaction, Sullivan beneficially owns 11,999.5 shares of Choice Hotels common stock in a direct ownership capacity, according to the filing.
Choice Hotels International director Liza Landsman reported acquiring additional company stock. On 01/15/2026, she acquired 18.17 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share, with individual trades executed between $108.21 and $108.39.
Following this transaction, Landsman directly beneficially owns 15,593.5 shares of Choice Hotels International common stock. The filing notes that detailed trade-by-trade pricing within the stated range is available upon request from the company, its shareholders, or the SEC staff.
Choice Hotels International director Monte JM Koch reported acquiring 29.35 shares of common stock on January 15, 2026 at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share. The purchase was made in multiple trades between $108.21 and $108.39, and after this transaction Koch beneficially owned 20,594.26 shares held directly.
Choice Hotels International Chief Human Resources Officer Patrick Cimerola reported buying additional company stock. On January 15, 2026, he acquired 55.12 shares of Choice Hotels common stock in multiple transactions at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $108.21 to $108.39, as disclosed in the footnote. Following this purchase, he beneficially owns 23,149.11 shares of Choice Hotels common stock, held directly.
Choice Hotels International director John P. Tague reported acquiring additional company stock. On January 15, 2026, he acquired 66.96 shares of Common Stock in multiple open-market transactions at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $108.21 to $108.39. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 32,153.3 shares of Choice Hotels International common stock, held in direct ownership.
Choice Hotels International director Ervin R. Shames reported acquiring additional common stock of the company. On January 15, 2026, he acquired 106.87 shares of Choice Hotels common stock in open-market transactions at a weighted average price of $108.34 per share.
The filing notes that the shares were bought in multiple trades at prices ranging from $108.21 to $108.39. After this purchase, Shames beneficially owns 46,055.5 shares of Choice Hotels common stock, held directly.