Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) director receives small stock award

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Choice Hotels International director Donna F. Vieira received a grant of 2.05 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026. The award was recorded at a price of $117.65 per share. Following this compensation-related acquisition, she directly holds 5,129.09 shares of Choice Hotels stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider VIEIRA DONNA F

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2.05	$117.65	$241.18

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,129.09 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Stock grant size: 2.05 shares Grant price: $117.65 per share Post-transaction holdings: 5,129.09 shares +1 more

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Stock grant size 2.05 shares Common Stock award to director Donna F. Vieira on April 15, 2026

Grant price $117.65 per share Recorded price for the 2.05-share Common Stock grant

Post-transaction holdings 5,129.09 shares Donna F. Vieira’s direct CHH Common Stock holdings after the grant

Transaction code A (grant, award, or other acquisition) Non-derivative Common Stock transaction classification on Form 4

Key Terms

Common Stock, grant/award acquisition, Weighted average price, Form 4

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Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" in the reported transaction"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition" for the Form 4 entry"

Weighted average price financial

"Footnote describes a "Weighted average price" for the shares"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) heading for this insider report"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/16/2026 - 02:18 PM

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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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^*

VIEIRA DONNA F

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

915 MEETING STREET

SUITE 600

(Street)

NORTH BETHESDA

MARYLAND

20852

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE [ CHH ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/15/2026		A		2.05	A	$117.65⁽¹⁾	5,129.09	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Weighted average price, as these shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $117.43 to $117.80, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the issuer, any security holder of the issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, additional information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

	Sharon Houle Randall, Attorney In Fact	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Donna F. Vieira report at CHH?

Donna F. Vieira reported receiving a grant of 2.05 shares of Choice Hotels Common Stock. The transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market trade, and modestly increases her direct equity stake in the company.

How many Choice Hotels (CHH) shares does Donna F. Vieira now hold?

After the reported stock grant, Donna F. Vieira directly holds 5,129.09 shares of Choice Hotels Common Stock. This figure reflects her position immediately following the 2.05-share award and provides context for the relatively small size of the new grant.

At what price was Donna F. Vieira’s CHH stock grant recorded?

The 2.05-share grant to Donna F. Vieira was recorded at $117.65 per share. This recorded price represents the value used for the compensation-related award of Choice Hotels Common Stock on the Form 4 insider transaction report.

Is Donna F. Vieira’s CHH transaction a purchase or a stock award?

The filing classifies Donna F. Vieira’s transaction as a grant or award acquisition of Common Stock, not an open-market purchase. This indicates the 2.05 shares represent compensation granted by Choice Hotels rather than shares bought on the open market.

What role does Donna F. Vieira hold at Choice Hotels (CHH)?

Donna F. Vieira is identified as a director of Choice Hotels International. Her reported Form 4 transaction shows a compensation-related stock award, aligning with typical equity-based incentives granted to non-employee directors of public companies.