Large institutions disclose Choice Hotels (CHH) stakes led by 7.6% Morgan Stanley

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Choice Hotels International received an updated ownership report from institutional holders. Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 3,532,775 shares of common stock, representing 7.6% of the class, with all voting and disposition powers held on a shared basis through its reporting units.

Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 3,143,069 shares, or 6.8% of the common stock, also with shared voting and dispositive power. The securities are stated to be 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. 8)

CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(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

Morgan Stanley

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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,190,251.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,389,266.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,532,775.00

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)

7.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 169905106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Atlanta Capital Management Company, 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,810,768.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,003,349.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,143,069.00

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)

6.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA, CO

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 915 MEETING STREET, SUITE 600, NORTH BETHESDA, MD, 20852
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: 1: Morgan Stanley 2: Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1: 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 ;2: 1075 Peachtree Street, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30309
(c)	Citizenship: 1: Delaware 2: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(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: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: 7.6 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
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.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99.2
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. * In Accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned, or that may be deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain operating units (collectively, the "MS Reporting Units") of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "MS"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of MS whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the MS Reporting Units in accordance with the Release.

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.

Morgan Stanley

Signature:	Christopher O'Hara
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Morgan Stanley
Date:	02/12/2026

Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC

Signature:	Kelly Williams
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory, Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC
Date:	02/12/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBITS ------------------ ------------------------------------ 99.1 Joint Filing Agreement 99.2 Item 7 Information * Attention. Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute federal criminal violations (see 18 U.S.C. 1001).

FAQ

What stake in Choice Hotels (CHH) does Morgan Stanley report?

Morgan Stanley reports beneficial ownership of 3,532,775 Choice Hotels shares, or 7.6% of the common stock. The position is held with shared voting and shared dispositive power through certain Morgan Stanley reporting units, and is described as being held in the ordinary course of business.

What ownership does Atlanta Capital report in Choice Hotels (CHH)?

Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 3,143,069 Choice Hotels shares, equal to 6.8% of the common stock. The firm indicates it has shared voting power over 2,810,768 shares and shared dispositive power over 3,003,349 shares as part of its investment activities.

Are Morgan Stanley and Atlanta Capital seeking control of Choice Hotels (CHH)?

The report states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control of Choice Hotels. It also notes they are not held in connection with any transaction intended to affect control, other than activities tied to a specific proxy nomination rule.

What type of investors are reporting stakes in Choice Hotels (CHH)?

Morgan Stanley is classified as a parent holding company or control person, while Atlanta Capital is identified as an investment adviser. Both are Delaware entities reporting beneficial ownership of Choice Hotels common stock consistent with institutional investment and asset management activities for their respective clients or units.

What is the significance of the 7.6% figure reported for Choice Hotels (CHH)?

The 7.6% figure represents the percentage of Choice Hotels common stock beneficially owned by Morgan Stanley’s reporting units. Crossing the 5% threshold requires public disclosure, so this percentage gives investors a clear view of one large institutional holder’s relative stake in the company.

Who signed the beneficial ownership report for Choice Hotels (CHH)?

Christopher O’Hara signed as an authorized signatory for Morgan Stanley, and Kelly Williams signed for Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC. Their signatures certify, after reasonable inquiry, that the information regarding beneficial ownership of Choice Hotels shares is true, complete and correct.