Director Anthony C. Zinni exits Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) stake in $2.25-per-share merger

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sotherly Hotels Inc. director Anthony C. Zinni reported a merger-related share disposition. On February 12, 2026, he disposed of 110,164 shares of common stock at $2.25 per share, leaving him with 0 shares beneficially owned.

The transaction occurred when Sparrows Nest LLC merged into Sotherly Hotels Inc., with the company becoming a subsidiary of KW Kingfisher LLC. At the effective time of the merger, each share of Sotherly common stock was automatically converted into the right to receive $2.25 in cash per share, as provided in the merger agreement approved by the company’s board.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ZINNI ANTHONY C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

306 S. HENRY STREET

SUITE 100

(Street)

WILLIAMSBURG VA 23185

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sotherly Hotels Inc. [ SOHO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/12/2026		D		110,164	D	$2.25(1)	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to the terms of that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of October 24, 2025, by and among Sotherly Hotels Inc., a Maryland corporation (the "Company"), KW Kingfisher LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Parent"), and Sparrows Nest LLC, a Maryland limited liability company ("Merger Sub"), at the effective time on February 12, 2026 (the "Effective Time"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving such merger (the "Merger") as a subsidiary of Parent. In connection with the Merger, each share of Company common stock, par value $.01 per share ("Common Stock"), was automatically converted into the right to receive $2.25 in cash per share without interest (the "Merger Consideration"). The disposition of the securities by the Reporting Person in the Merger was approved by the Company's board of directors in the manner contemplated by Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

	/s/ Anthony C. Zinni	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sotherly Hotels Inc. (SOHO) report in this Form 4?

The filing shows director Anthony C. Zinni disposed of 110,164 shares of Sotherly Hotels common stock on February 12, 2026 in connection with a merger transaction.

At what price were Anthony C. Zinni’s Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) shares converted?

Each share of Sotherly Hotels common stock was automatically converted into the right to receive $2.25 in cash per share, without interest, under the terms of the merger completed on February 12, 2026.

How many Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) shares does Anthony C. Zinni own after the merger?

Following the reported transaction, Anthony C. Zinni beneficially owns 0 shares of Sotherly Hotels common stock. All 110,164 shares previously held were converted into cash consideration as part of the merger.

What corporate transaction triggered this Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) insider disposition?

The disposition was triggered by a merger where Sparrows Nest LLC merged into Sotherly Hotels Inc., which then became a subsidiary of KW Kingfisher LLC, with all common shares converted to cash at $2.25 each.

Was the Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) insider disposition approved under Rule 16b-3?

Yes. The filing states that the disposition of securities by Anthony C. Zinni in the merger was approved by the company’s board of directors in the manner contemplated by Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What is Anthony C. Zinni’s role at Sotherly Hotels Inc. (SOHO)?

Anthony C. Zinni is identified as a director of Sotherly Hotels Inc. He is not reported as an officer or 10% owner in this Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.