Kayne Anderson holds 6.4% of Choice Hotels (CHH) in amended 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,977,459 Choice Hotels International Inc. common shares, representing 6.4% of the class as of the event date.

The firm reports sole voting power over 2,182,963 shares and shared voting power over 615,294 shares. It has sole dispositive power over 2,362,165 shares and shared dispositive power over 615,294 shares. The filer certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Choice Hotels.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Choice Hotels International Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Choice Hotels International Ord Shs

(Title of Class of Securities)

169905106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 169905106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CALIFORNIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,182,963.00
6	Shared Voting Power 615,294.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,362,165.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 615,294.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,977,459.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

6.4 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Choice Hotels International Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 915 Meeting Street, Suite 600, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1110, Los Angeles, 90067, CA, United States
(c)	Citizenship: CALIFORNIA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Choice Hotels International Ord Shs
(e)	CUSIP No.: 169905106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,977,459
(b)	Percent of class: 6.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2,182,963
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 615,294
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2,362,165
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 615,294
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC

Signature:	/s/Michael Shoemaker
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What did Kayne Anderson Rudnick report about its CHH holdings in this Schedule 13G/A?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick reported beneficial ownership of 2,977,459 Choice Hotels shares, or 6.4% of the outstanding class. The filing details its voting and dispositive powers over these shares and confirms they are held in the ordinary course of business.

How much of Choice Hotels International (CHH) does Kayne Anderson Rudnick own?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick reported beneficial ownership of 2,977,459 Choice Hotels shares, representing 6.4% of the company’s common stock. This level of ownership makes it a significant institutional holder, subject to ongoing disclosure under beneficial ownership rules.

What voting power does Kayne Anderson Rudnick have over CHH shares?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick has sole voting power over 2,182,963 Choice Hotels shares and shared voting power over 615,294 shares. Voting power indicates the ability to vote those shares on corporate matters such as director elections and other shareholder proposals.

What dispositive power does Kayne Anderson Rudnick have over Choice Hotels (CHH) stock?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick reports sole dispositive power over 2,362,165 Choice Hotels shares and shared dispositive power over 615,294 shares. Dispositive power reflects the authority to sell or otherwise dispose of those shares on behalf of clients or accounts.

Is Kayne Anderson Rudnick seeking to influence control of Choice Hotels (CHH)?

The filer certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Choice Hotels. It also states the holdings are not tied to any control-related transaction.

What type of SEC filing did Kayne Anderson Rudnick submit for CHH?

Kayne Anderson Rudnick submitted an amended Schedule 13G, a beneficial ownership report for holders of more than 5% of a class of equity securities. This form is typically used by institutional investors not seeking to influence or change corporate control.