# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001574085
**File Stem:** 0001574085-26-000086
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 11119
**Document Hash:** efee6810035bec78996738e9fa4506ef
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001574085-26-000086.hdr.sgml**: 20260521

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001574085-26-000086

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260521

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260521

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260521

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001574085
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 462488594
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-35972
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261008565

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1100
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (972) 490-9600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 14185 DALLAS PARKWAY
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 1100
- **CITY:** DALLAS
- **STATE:** TX
- **ZIP:** 75254

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130410

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)**

**OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2026** 

**BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC.** 

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Maryland | 001-35972 | 46-2488594 |
| *(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)* | *(Commission File Number)* | *(IRS employer identification number)* |
| 14185 Dallas Parkway |  |  |
| Suite 1200 |  |  |
| Dallas |  |  |
| Texas |  | 75254 |
| *(Address of principal executive offices)* |  | *(Zip code)* |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 490-9600** 

**Not Applicable**

**(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))

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☐

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. ☐

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** | **BHR** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series B** | **BHR-PB** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| **Preferred Stock, Series D** | **BHR-PD** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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**ITEM 7.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.**

On May 21, 2026, Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared and set aside the May 2026 portion of the second quarter 2026 dividends for its 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock.

As of April 30, 2026, there were 11,146,482 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1,373,463 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**ITEM 9.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.**

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

<u>Number</u> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Exhibit Description</u>

99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Press Release of the Company, dated](bhr2026maydividendspr.htm)[May 21](bhr2026maydividendspr.htm)[, 2026, furnished under Item 7.01, announcing the declaration of dividends](bhr2026maydividendspr.htm)</u>

101&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inline Interactive Data Files

104&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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**SIGNATURES**

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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|:---|:---|:---|
| | BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC. | BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS INC. |
| Dated: May 21, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jim Plohg |
|  |  | Jim Plohg |
|  |  | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

![braemarlogoa40a.jpg](braemarlogoa40a.jpg)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

NEWS RELEASE

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Contact: | Justin Coe | Allison Beach | Joseph Calabrese |
| | Chief Accounting Officer | Media Contact | Financial Relations Board |
| | 972-778-9795 | abeach@ashfordinc.com | 212- 827-3772 |

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**BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS DECLARES**

**MONTHLY PREFERRED DIVIDENDS FOR MAY 2026**

DALLAS, May 21, 2026 – Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") declared, and the Company set aside a partial cash dividend for the Company's 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock equal to: $0.1146 per diluted share, which will be paid on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026. This amount represents the monthly portion, or one-third, of the full quarterly dividend, which is being set aside each month but will be paid on a quarterly basis.

The Board declared and the Company set aside a partial cash dividend for the Company's 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock equal to: $0.17187 per diluted share, which will be paid on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026. This amount represents the monthly portion, or one-third, of the full quarterly dividend, which is being set aside each month but will be paid on a quarterly basis.

The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all CUSIPs of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable as follows: $0.15625 per share will be paid on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.

The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIPs 10482B705, 10482B887, 10482B796, and 10482B861 of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17917 per share will be paid on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.

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The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all remaining CUSIPs of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17708 per share will be paid on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.

As of April 30, 2026, there were 11,146,482 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1,373,463 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

**About Braemar Hotels & Resorts**

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the high-growth luxury hotel and resort sector. The Company targets high-performance luxury urban and resort properties, specializing in assets that generate revenue per available room (RevPAR) at least twice the U.S. national average. Its industry-leading portfolio features luxury properties across the United States and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean. Externally advised by Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC, Braemar leverages deep industry expertise and disciplined asset management to drive outsized performance.

***Forward-Looking Statements***

*Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon "forward-looking" information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "approximately," "believe," "could," "project," "predict," or other similar words or expressions. Additionally, statements regarding the following subjects are forward-looking by their nature: our business and investment strategy; anticipated or expected purchases, sales or dispositions of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our ability to restructure existing property-level indebtedness; our ability to secure additional financing to enable us to operate our business; our understanding of our competition; projected capital expenditures; and the impact of technology on our operations and business. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC.*

*The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We will not publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise except to the extent required by law.*

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