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Marriott family (NASDAQ: MAR) updates 13.0% ownership and pledged shares

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Marriott International’s founding family has updated its ownership disclosure, detailing how it collectively holds 34,942,830 shares of Class A common stock, or 13.0% of the company. These shares are spread across J.W. Marriott, Jr., several family members, family entities and trusts, with complex shared voting and dispositive arrangements governed in part by a stockholders agreement.

The amendment notes that Michelle Marriott Darmody and JWM Family Enterprises, L.P. are no longer beneficial owners of more than five percent, making this an exit filing for them, and that Elyse Foulger has replaced Darmody as an Original Voting Stockholder Nominee. The filing also discloses significant pledged positions, including 5,659,641 shares pledged by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. and additional pledged shares held directly by multiple family members.

Recent activity includes a mix of charitable gifts and small open-market sales, such as Juliana B. Marriott selling 3,250 shares at a weighted average price of $310.26 per share and Christopher T. Harrison selling 4,000 shares at $317.59 per share, along with a pending contribution of 3,150 shares by Michelle Marriott Darmody to an exchange fund.

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Marriott family reaffirms a 13.0% stake with notable pledged shares and some members dropping below 5% ownership.

The filing shows the Marriott family and related entities, described as Potential Group Members, beneficially owning 34,942,830 shares of Marriott International Class A common stock, representing 13.0% of the outstanding class based on 268,351,795 shares plus certain RSUs. Ownership is spread across J.W. Marriott, Jr., several relatives, JWM Family Enterprises, Inc., JWM Family Enterprises, L.P., and the Juliana B. Marriott Marital Trust, with many holdings held through layered partnerships and trusts.

Two structural changes stand out. First, this amendment is an exit filing for Michelle Marriott Darmody and JWM Family Enterprises, L.P., each no longer beneficial owners of more than five percent. Second, Elyse Foulger replaces Darmody as an Original Voting Stockholder Nominee under the stockholders agreement, which helps explain shifts in how group status is described without changing the overall 13.0% aggregate figure for the Potential Group Members.

The filing also highlights meaningful use of pledged stock. Family Corp has 5,659,641 shares pledged as collateral, and individual family members, including J.W. Marriott, Jr., Juliana B. Marriott, Elyse Foulger, Jennifer R. Jackson, Christopher T. Harrison, and David Sheets Marriott, have additional personal shares pledged. Recent transactions consist mainly of charitable gifts and modest open-market sales, such as Juliana B. Marriott’s 3,250-share sale at a weighted average price of $310.26 per share and Christopher T. Harrison’s 4,000-share sale at $317.59 per share in December 2025 and January 2026, along with a pending exchange-fund contribution by Michelle Marriott Darmody.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8, 10 and 11 consists of: (a) 7,667,119 shares held by JWM Family Enterprises, L.P., whose sole general partner is JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.; (b) 8,319,999 shares owned by Thomas Point Ventures, L.P., whose sole general partner is JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.; (c) 160,000 shares held by Terrapin Limited Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; (d) 3,000,000 shares owned by Penny Lane Limited Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; (e) 1,840,000 shares owned by Anchorage Partners, L.P., whose sole general partner is JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; (f) 160,000 shares owned by Bay Harbor Limited Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is Anchorage Partners, L.P.; and (g) 880,000 shares owned by 43 Degrees North Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is Thomas Point Ventures, L.P. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 4, 2025, for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 (the "Form 10-Q").


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 7,667,119 shares held directly by JWM Family Enterprises, L.P. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of: (a) 160,000 shares held by Terrapin Limited Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; (b) 3,000,000 shares owned by Penny Lane Limited Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; (c) 1,840,000 shares owned by Anchorage Partners, L.P., whose sole general partner is JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; and (d) 160,000 shares owned by Bay Harbor Limited Holdings, LLC, whose sole member is Anchorage Partners, L.P. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 2,559,896 shares held directly by J.W. Marriott, Jr. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of: (a) 3,029,277 shares owned by The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, a charitable foundation, for which J.W. Marriott, Jr. serves as a trustee; (b) 2,720,608 shares held by a limited liability company, for which J.W. Marriott, Jr. serves as a manager; (c) 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.; (d) 285,883 shares held by a trust for the benefit of the estate of J.W. Marriott, Jr.'s deceased spouse, for which J.W. Marriott, Jr. serves as a co-trustee; and (e) 66,308 shares owned by The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation, a charitable foundation, for which J.W. Marriott, Jr. serves as a trustee. J.W. Marriott, Jr. disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of his pecuniary interest. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in box 11 does not include all shares beneficially owned by the Potential Group Members (as defined herein). The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of: (a) 41,874 shares held directly by Deborah Marriott Harrison; and (b) 9,845 shares held in a grantor trust of which Deborah Marriott Harrison is the sole trustee. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of: (a) 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.; (b) 3,029,277 shares owned by The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, a charitable foundation, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (c) 15,221 shares held directly by Deborah Marriott Harrison's husband, Ronald Taylor Harrison; (d) 179,166 shares held in three trusts for the benefit of J.W. Marriott, Jr.'s grandchildren, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (e) 20,407 shares held in eighteen trusts for the benefit of Deborah Marriott Harrison's grandchildren, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (f) 70,708 shares held in two trusts for the benefit of Deborah Marriott Harrison's children, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (g) 34,920 shares held in a limited liability company, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a manager; (h) 90,561 shares held in a limited liability company, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison's spouse serves as a manager; (i) 240,000 shares owned by twelve trusts for the benefit of the grandchildren and more remote descendants of J. W. Marriott, Jr., for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (j) 251,000 shares owned by a life insurance trust, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (k) 175,210 shares held in a trust for the benefit of Deborah Marriott Harrison's descendants, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (l) 66,308 shares owned by The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation, a charitable foundation, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a trustee; (m) 285,883 shares held by a trust for the benefit of the estate of Deborah Marriott Harrison's deceased mother, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a co-trustee; (n) 695,861 shares held by a trust for the benefit of Deborah Marriott Harrison, for which Deborah Marriott Harrison serves as a co-trustee; and (o) 652 shares attributable to RSUs held by Deborah Marriott Harrison's husband, Ronald Taylor Harrison that are vested or will vest within 60 days of January 15, 2026. Deborah Marriott Harrison disclaims beneficial ownership of all of the foregoing shares in excess of her pecuniary interest. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in box 11 does not include all shares beneficially owned by the Potential Group Members. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on: (a) 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q; and (b) 652 shares attributable to RSUs that are vested or will vest within 60 days of January 15, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 401,928 shares held directly by The Juliana B. Marriott Marital Trust (the "Marital Trust"). The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. The Marital Trust disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of its pecuniary interest. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in box 11 does not include all shares beneficially owned by the Potential Group Members. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 14,101 shares held directly by Juliana B. Marriott. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of 22,429,046 shares beneficially owned by the Marital Trust, for which Juliana B. Marriott serves as a trustee. Juliana B. Marriott disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of her pecuniary interest. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in box 11 does not include all shares beneficially owned by the Potential Group Members. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of: (a) 104,879 shares held directly by Michelle Marriott Darmody; and (b) 842 shares held in trusts for the benefit of Michelle Marriott Darmody's nieces, for which Michelle Marriott Darmody serves as sole trustee. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of 10,217 shares held by a trust for the benefit of Michelle Marriott Darmody, for which Michelle Marriott Darmody serves as co-trustee. Michelle Marriott Darmody disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of her pecuniary interest. On January 19, 2026, Michelle Marriott Darmody ceased to be an Original Voting Stockholder Nominee under the Stockholders Agreement and is no longer a potential beneficial owner of shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 596,416 shares held directly by David Sheets Marriott. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of: (a) 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.; (b) 9,035 shares held by David Sheets Marriott's spouse; (c) 85,320 shares held by four trusts for the benefit of David Sheets Marriott's children, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (d) 240,000 shares owned by twelve trusts for the benefit of the grandchildren and more remote descendants of J. W. Marriott, Jr., for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (e) 251,000 shares owned by a life insurance trust, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (f) 75,000 shares owned by a trust for the benefit of the descendants of John W. Marriott III, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (g) 230,390 shares owned by a trust for the descendants of David Sheets Marriott, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (h) 221,678 shares held in three trusts for the descendants of Stephen Garff Marriott, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (i) 401,928 shares held by a trust for the benefit of Juliana B. Marriott, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (j) 3,029,277 shares owned by The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, a charitable foundation, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (k) 123,667 shares held by four trusts for the benefit of his nieces, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (l) 66,308 shares owned by The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation, a charitable foundation, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; (m) 285,883 shares held by a trust for the benefit of the estate of David Sheets Marriott's deceased mother, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a co-trustee; (n) 670,536 shares held by a trust for the benefit of David Sheets Marriott, for which David Sheets Marriott serves as a trustee; and (o) 244 shares held by David Sheets Marriott's children. David Sheets Marriott disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of his pecuniary interest. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in box 11 does not include all shares beneficially owned by the Potential Group Members. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 11,661 shares held directly by Jennifer R. Jackson. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of (a) 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.; and (b) 11,182 shares held in trusts of which the spouse of Jennifer R. Jackson serves as trustee. Jennifer R. Jackson disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of her pecuniary interest. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 100,020 shares held directly by Christopher T. Harrison. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. Christopher T. Harrison disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of his pecuniary interest. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 7 and 9 consists of 63,767 shares held directly by Elyse Foulger. The number of shares beneficially owned by the reporting person as set forth in boxes 8 and 10 consists of 22,027,118 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. Elyse Foulger disclaims beneficial ownership of the foregoing shares in excess of her pecuniary interest. The denominator for the percent of class represented by the amount in Row 13 is based on 268,351,795 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of October 27, 2025 as reported in the Form 10-Q.


SCHEDULE 13D


JWM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Signature:/s/ Jacqueline M. Perry
Name/Title:Jacqueline M. Perry/Treasurer and Secretary
Date:01/20/2026
JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Jacqueline M. Perry
Name/Title:Jacqueline M. Perry/Treasurer and Secretary of JWM Family Enterprises, Inc., the General Partner of JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.
Date:01/20/2026
J.W. Marriott, Jr.
Signature:/s/ J.W. Marriott, Jr.
Name/Title:J.W. Marriott, Jr./Individual
Date:01/20/2026
Deborah Marriott Harrison
Signature:/s/ Deborah Marriott Harrison
Name/Title:Deborah Marriott Harrison/Individual
Date:01/20/2026
The Juliana B. Marriott Marital Trust
Signature:/s/ Juliana B. Marriott
Name/Title:Juliana B. Marriott/Trustee
Date:01/20/2026
Signature:/s/ David Sheets Marriott
Name/Title:David Sheets Marriott/Trustee
Date:01/20/2026
Juliana B. Marriott
Signature:/s/ Juliana B. Marriott
Name/Title:Juliana B. Marriott/Individual
Date:01/20/2026
Michelle Marriott Darmody
Signature:/s/ Michelle Marriott Darmody
Name/Title:Michelle Marriott Darmody/Individual
Date:01/20/2026
David Sheets Marriott
Signature:/s/ David Sheets Marriott
Name/Title:David Sheets Marriott/Individual
Date:01/20/2026
Jennifer R. Jackson
Signature:/s/ Jennifer R. Jackson
Name/Title:Jennifer R. Jackson/Individual
Date:01/20/2026
Christopher T. Harrison
Signature:/s/ Christopher T. Harrison
Name/Title:Christopher T. Harrison/Individual
Date:01/20/2026
Elyse Foulger
Signature:/s/ Elyse Foulger
Name/Title:Elyse Foulger/Individual
Date:01/20/2026

FAQ

How much of Marriott International (MAR) does the Marriott family group report owning in this Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The Potential Group Members collectively report beneficial ownership of 34,942,830 shares of Class A common stock, which the filing states is 13.0% of the outstanding Class A shares.

Which Marriott family members and entities are included as Potential Group Members in this MAR ownership update?

The filing identifies J.W. Marriott, Jr., Deborah Marriott Harrison, David Sheets Marriott, Juliana B. Marriott and The Juliana B. Marriott Marital Trust as the Potential Group Members under the stockholders agreement, with other related entities and individuals also listed as Reporting Persons.

What major ownership changes are disclosed for Michelle Marriott Darmody and JWM Family Enterprises, L.P. in MAR?

The amendment states it is an exit filing for both Michelle Marriott Darmody and JWM Family Enterprises, L.P., noting that each ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than five percent of Marriott International’s Class A common stock.

How many Marriott International (MAR) shares are pledged as collateral by Marriott family entities and members?

The filing reports that 5,659,641 shares beneficially owned by JWM Family Enterprises, Inc. are pledged as collateral, and additional pledged shares include 2,559,896 held directly by J.W. Marriott, Jr., 14,101 by Juliana B. Marriott, 57,767 by Elyse Foulger, 11,661 by Jennifer R. Jackson, 100,020 by Christopher T. Harrison, and 218,777 beneficially owned by David Sheets Marriott.

What recent stock transactions by Marriott family members does this MAR filing describe?

The amendment details several recent transactions, including Juliana B. Marriott selling 3,250 shares on the open market at a weighted average price of $310.26 per share on December 17, 2025 and Christopher T. Harrison selling 4,000 shares at a weighted average price of $317.59 per share on January 6, 2026, along with multiple gifts of shares to trusts and charities.

What does the filing say about Michelle Marriott Darmody’s planned exchange fund transaction involving MAR shares?

On January 13, 2026, Michelle Marriott Darmody agreed to contribute 3,150 shares of Class A common stock to an exchange fund and deposited those shares into escrow. The filing states the contribution had not yet closed and that she retains voting and dispositive power over the shares while they are in escrow.

Who replaced Michelle Marriott Darmody as an Original Voting Stockholder Nominee under the Marriott stockholders agreement?

The amendment states that on January 19, 2026, Elyse Foulger replaced Michelle Marriott Darmody as an Original Voting Stockholder Nominee under the Second Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement.
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