# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001722684
**File Stem:** 0001140361-26-021771
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-26-021771.hdr.sgml**: 20260518

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-26-021771

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260513

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260518

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260518

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001722684
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** HOTELS & MOTELS [7011]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 823356232
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38432
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26990738

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 22 SYLVAN WAY
- **CITY:** PARSIPPANY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07054
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 973-753-7791

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 22 SYLVAN WAY
- **CITY:** PARSIPPANY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07054

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#### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

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### FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): **May 13, 2026**

## Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-38432** | **82-3356232** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |
| **22 Sylvan Way** |  |  |
| **Parsippany, New Jersey** |  | **07054** |
| (Address of principal<br> executive offices) |  | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code **(973) 753-6000**

#### None

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| *Title of each class* | *Trading Symbol(s)* | *Name of each exchange on which registered* |
| **Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share** | **WH** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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#### Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 18, 2026, Geoff Ballotti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc., sent a message to all team members disclosing he will be undergoing treatment for Multiple Myeloma. During this time, he plans to continue working largely as normal. A copy of his message is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

#### Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 31, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), Nicola Rossi, Chief Accounting Officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (the "Company"), will depart from the Company. The Company and Mr. Rossi agreed to the final date of his departure on May 13, 2026. To facilitate a smooth transition, Mr. Rossi will continue in his role as Chief Accounting Officer until the Effective Date. As of the Effective Date, Christopher Androski, age 52, who is currently the Company's Senior Vice President and Controller, will assume the role of Chief Accounting Officer.

Mr. Androski has served as the Company's Senior Vice President and Controller since May 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Androski served as Senior Vice President and Controller of Wyndham Hotel Group from June 2015 to May 2018, Vice President and Controller of Wyndham Hotel Group from May 2013 to May 2015 and Vice President and Assistant Controller of Wyndham Hotel Group from March 2008 to April 2013. From September 2006 to February 2008, Mr. Androski served as Senior Director and Controller of Galileo Americas, a subsidiary of Travelport. From 2001 to 2005, Mr. Androski served as Director, Corporate Audit of Cendant Corporation. Mr. Androski began his career as an independent auditor at Arthur Anderson.

There are no transactions between Mr. Androski and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and there is no arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which Mr. Androski was selected as an executive officer.

**Item 5.07.**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.**

(a) The Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") on May 14, 2026.

(b) At the Annual Meeting, the four proposals described in the Company's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2026 (the "Proxy Statement") were submitted to the Company's stockholders and the final voting results are provided below.

<u>Proposal 1</u>

The Company's stockholders elected each of the nine Director nominees described in the Proxy Statement to serve for a term ending at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, with each Director to serve until such Director's successor is elected and qualified or until such Director's earlier resignation, retirement, disqualification, death or removal. The election results for each of the Company's Directors are set forth below.

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| **Director Name** | **Votes For** | **Votes Against** | **Abstentions** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| Geoffrey A. Ballotti | 63889817 | 59659 | 23532 | 5492330 |
| Myra J. Biblowit | 63087354 | 844353 | 41301 | 5492330 |
| James E. Buckman | 63741995 | 190068 | 40945 | 5492330 |
| Bruce B. Churchill | 63043711 | 905259 | 24038 | 5492330 |
| Mukul V. Deoras | 63790666 | 147571 | 34771 | 5492330 |
| Stephen P. Holmes | 63478693 | 471001 | 23314 | 5492330 |
| Alexandra A. Jung | 63816612 | 131733 | 24663 | 5492330 |
| Ronald L. Nelson | 63827237 | 121392 | 24379 | 5492330 |
| Pauline D.E. Richards | 63768299 | 152943 | 51766 | 5492330 |

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<u>Proposal 2</u>

The Company's stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers described in the Proxy Statement as set forth below.

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| Votes for Approval: | 54,328,340 |
| Votes Against: | 9,548,555 |
| Abstentions: | 96,113 |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 5,492,330 |

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<u>Proposal 3</u>

The Company's stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 as set forth below.

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|:---|:---|
| Votes for Approval: | 69,010,644 |
| Votes Against: | 428,101 |
| Abstentions: | 26,593 |
| Broker Non-Votes: | Inapplicable |

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<u>Proposal 4</u>

The Company's stockholders voted in favor of the stockholder proposal regarding stockholder ability to act by written consent.

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|:---|:---|
| Votes for Approval: | 40,181,784 |
| Votes Against: | 23,709,518 |
| Abstentions: | 81,706 |
| Broker Non-Votes: | 5,492,330 |

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(c) Not applicable.

(d) Not applicable.

#### Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Description

[Exhibit 99.1](ef20073914_ex99-1.htm) Message from Geoff Ballotti, President and Chief Executive Officer <br> 104 Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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#### SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | **WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.** |
| Date: May 18, 2026 | By: | /s/ Paul F. Cash |
|  |  | Paul F. Cash<br> General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

To: All Team Members

Subject: A personal update

Dear Wyndham Team,

While I try to never use the word "I" in a communication… today I am sharing some very personal news. Last week, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, a highly treatable form of bone cancer. After experiencing ongoing chest and back pain over the past two months from what I thought was an exercise injury, ongoing tests revealed a more serious diagnosis. The good news is that my prognosis is favorable, and I feel unbelievably blessed and incredibly lucky that it was caught as early as it was.

Treatment began last week at Beth Israel/Dana-Farber in Boston, one of the world's leading cancer centers. So far, I feel well. My doctors have begun a clear and targeted treatment plan and have assured me that I can continue working largely as I normally do. I'll pull back on travel but intend to stay fully engaged. Our Board was notified last week and supports this approach.

What gives me the greatest confidence right now (beyond the incredible medical team that will continue to look after me) is all of you, who continue to deliver our owner-first Count-on-Me service day-in and day-out. We're off to a strong start this year and are enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead and our ability to deliver outstanding value for our franchisees, guests, shareholders, and each other. As I approach my 20th year with the team and franchisee group I love working with more than any other – I'm incredibly confident that with your support for each other and our senior leaders, we'll continue to deliver great things.

As always, thank you for all you do and please never hesitate to reach out to me if I can ever help any of you in any way.

Sincerely,

Geoff

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