Bank of America reports 5.3% stake in Sunstone

Bank of America Corp reports beneficial ownership of 10,138,066 shares of Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. common stock, equal to 5.3% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corp reports beneficial ownership of 10,138,066 shares of Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. common stock, equal to 5.3% of the class.

The filing states shared voting power of 10,136,242 shares and shared dispositive power of 10,138,066. The beneficial ownership calculation cites 189,519,492 outstanding shares disclosed in Sunstone's Form 10-K as of February 20, 2026.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 10,138,066 shares Percent of class: 5.3% Shared voting power: 10,136,242 shares +2 more

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Beneficial ownership 10,138,066 shares Amount beneficially owned reported in Item 4

Percent of class 5.3% Percent of common stock reported in Item 4

Shared voting power 10,136,242 shares Item 4(ii): shared power to vote

Shared dispositive power 10,138,066 shares Item 4(iv): shared power to dispose

Shares outstanding (source) 189,519,492 shares Form 10-K shares outstanding as of Feb 20, 2026 cited in comment

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, shared dispositive power, Form 10-K shares outstanding

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Schedule 13G regulatory

"Name of form disclosed in header and metadata"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficial ownership regulatory

"Item 4 | Amount beneficially owned: 10,138,066.00"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

shared dispositive power regulatory

"Item 4(iv) | Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition: 10,138,066.00"

Form 10-K shares outstanding regulatory

"Comment: relies on the 189,519,492 outstanding shares disclosed in the Form 10-K"

FAQ

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What stake does Bank of America (SHO) report in Sunstone Hotel Investors?

Bank of America reports 10,138,066 shares, representing 5.3% of Sunstone's common stock. The filing shows this percentage based on 189,519,492 shares outstanding disclosed in Sunstone's Form 10-K as of Feb 20, 2026.

Does Bank of America have voting control over the Sunstone shares?

The filing shows shared voting power of 10,136,242 shares and no sole voting power. It indicates voting authority is shared across Bank of America and listed subsidiaries, not held solely by the parent entity.

Which Bank of America entities are included in the Schedule 13G filing?

The statement is filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and wholly owned subsidiaries including BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch International, and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc.

What reference did the filing use to calculate the percent owned?

The filing cites Sunstone's Form 10-K, which disclosed 189,519,492 shares outstanding as of February 20, 2026, and uses that figure to compute the 5.3% beneficial ownership percentage.

When was the Schedule 13G signed and filed by Bank of America?

The filing is signed by an authorized signatory, Monica Yako, with a signature date of May 14, 2026, and lists an ownership reference date of March 31, 2026 in the header.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/14/2026 - 05:13 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

867892101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 867892101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

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 10,136,242.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 10,138,066.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

10,138,066.00

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)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: The beneficial ownership calculation relies on the 189,519,492 outstanding shares disclosed in the Form 10-K by the issuer on February 27, 2026, which reports share totals as of February 20, 2026.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 15 ENTERPRISE, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO, CALIFORNIA, 92656.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 867892101
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: 10,138,066.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.3%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 10,136,242.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 10,138,066.00
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. This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiaries BofA Securities, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); Bank of America N.A., a bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); Merrill Lynch International, a non-U.S. institution in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J); and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o).
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.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

Signature:	/s/ Monica Yako
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	05/14/2026