Landsman Liza Acquires 1,570 Choice Hotels Shares via Restricted Stock Award

Landsman Liza, a director of Choice Hotels International Inc., acquired 1,570 shares of common stock through a restricted stock award on May 21, 2026. The transaction was reported on Form 4 with a price per share of $0.00, indicating this was a grant of restricted stock rather than a market purchase. Following this transaction, Landsman's total holdings increased to 17,180.29 shares. The filing includes a footnote indicating that the restricted stock will vest in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. This transaction represents equity compensation to a director of the company, which is a common practice for aligning director interests with shareholder value. The filing was signed on May 26, 2026, by Sharon Houle Randall as Attorney in Fact for Landsman Liza.