Al Shams seeks new Braemar directors at 2026 meeting, urges pause in hotel sales

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  • Al Shams Investments, holder of about 9.5% of Braemar Hotels & Resorts, launched activist campaign ahead of 2026 annual meeting, seeking to elect new directors.
  • Investor urged independent directors to halt further hotel asset sales until shareholders vote, warning divestitures could trigger advisory agreement change-of-control clause.
  • Al Shams said clause could require termination payment exceeding USD 480 million to Ashford, Inc., paid before any sale proceeds reach shareholders.
  • Letter cited weak shareholder support for incumbent board, warning of legal action if directors proceed with asset sales that enrich external adviser.


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