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Wyndham (NYSE: WH) director receives 1,013-share stock grant

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts director James E. Buckman received an equity grant of 1,013 shares of common stock at $80.84 per share. The award is coded as a grant or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

After this grant, Buckman directly holds 94,954 shares of Wyndham common stock. Footnotes explain that some board compensation is delivered as deferred stock units and restricted stock units, with each deferred unit ultimately convertible into one share of common stock following retirement or termination of board service.

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Insider BUCKMAN JAMES E
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,013 $80.84 $82K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 94,954 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Deferred stock units issued for quarterly retainer fees and dividends. Each deferred stock unit entitles the reporting person to receive one share of common stock following the reporting person's retirement or termination of service from the Board of Directors. Represents deferred stock units. Represents restricted stock units. Represents shares of common stock.
Stock grant size 1,013 shares Common stock grant to director James E. Buckman
Grant price $80.84 per share Price used for the 1,013-share common stock grant
Shares after grant 94,954 shares Buckman’s direct Wyndham common stock holdings following the grant
Acquire transactions 1 transaction Number of acquire-type transactions in this Form 4
Holding entries 2 entries Non-transactional holdings reported alongside the grant
Deferred stock units financial
"Deferred stock units issued for quarterly retainer fees and dividends."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
quarterly retainer fees financial
"Deferred stock units issued for quarterly retainer fees and dividends."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BUCKMAN JAMES E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
22 SYLVAN WAY

(Street)
PARSIPPANY NEW JERSEY 07054

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. [ WH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026A1,013(1)A$80.8494,954(2)D
Common Stock3,742(3)D
Common Stock9,307(4)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Deferred stock units issued for quarterly retainer fees and dividends. Each deferred stock unit entitles the reporting person to receive one share of common stock following the reporting person's retirement or termination of service from the Board of Directors.
2. Represents deferred stock units.
3. Represents restricted stock units.
4. Represents shares of common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Paul F. Cash, as Attorney-in-Fact for James E. Buckman05/05/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) director James E. Buckman report in this Form 4?

James E. Buckman reported receiving an equity grant of 1,013 shares of Wyndham common stock. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, indicating compensation rather than an open-market trade, and increases his directly held share balance disclosed in the filing.

How many Wyndham (WH) shares were granted to James E. Buckman and at what price?

Buckman was granted 1,013 shares of Wyndham common stock at $80.84 per share. This award is classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, reflecting stock-based compensation tied to his role on the company’s board of directors.

How many Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) shares does James E. Buckman hold after this grant?

After the reported grant, Buckman directly holds 94,954 shares of Wyndham common stock. This total reflects his position following the 1,013-share award and provides context for the overall size of his equity stake in the company.

Was James E. Buckman’s Wyndham (WH) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The filing shows a grant of 1,013 shares coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale. It represents stock-based compensation rather than a discretionary trade executed in the public market.

What do the deferred stock units mentioned in Wyndham (WH) director Buckman’s Form 4 represent?

Footnotes state that deferred stock units are issued for quarterly retainer fees and dividends. Each deferred stock unit entitles the director to receive one share of Wyndham common stock after retirement or termination of service from the board of directors.

Does the Wyndham (WH) Form 4 for James E. Buckman include restricted stock units?

Yes. Footnotes in the filing indicate that some reported holdings represent restricted stock units. These units are a form of stock-based compensation that typically convert into Wyndham common shares according to the company’s equity award terms and vesting conditions.