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Get filing alertsBraemar Hotels extends fee negotiation deadline with advisor Ashford Inc. to year-end
Filed May 22, 2026 · Period ending May 21, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Braemar and external advisor Ashford Inc. signed Amendment No. 3 on May 21, 2026, extending negotiations on Base Fee and Incentive Fee structure through December 31, 2026. This marks the third amendment to the advisory agreement.
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The extension gives both parties seven additional months to agree on revised management compensation terms. No changes to current fee structure are implemented by this amendment.
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Summary
Braemar Hotels & Resorts disclosed that it has extended fee negotiations with its external advisor Ashford Inc. through the end of 2026. The company signed the third amendment to its advisory agreement on May 21, giving both sides more time to hammer out revised Base Fee and Incentive Fee terms. This is a procedural extension—no fee changes take effect now.
For shareholders, the key question is whether Braemar can negotiate better economics with its advisor. Externally managed REITs often face scrutiny over management fees, and ongoing negotiations suggest the current structure may be under review. The December 31 deadline means investors should watch for either a new fee arrangement or further extensions in the company's year-end filings. If negotiations stall repeatedly, it could signal tension in the advisor relationship or difficulty aligning interests.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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on May 21, 2026, the parties entered into Amendment No. 3 (the “Amendment”) to the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement by and among the Company, Braemar Hospitality Limited Partnership, Braemar TRS Corporation, AINC and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC (together with AINC, the “Advisor”). The Amendment amends the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement solely to extend the period during which the Company and the Advisor shall negotiate a revised Base Fee or Incentive Fee (each defined in the Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement) through and including December 31, 2026.
The Company and its advisor Ashford Inc. executed Amendment No. 3 to their advisory agreement on May 21, 2026. The sole purpose of this amendment is to extend the negotiation period for revising the Base Fee or Incentive Fee structure through December 31, 2026. This gives both parties additional time to reach agreement on revised compensation terms.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Braemar Hotels amended its advisory agreement with Ashford Inc. and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC effective May 21, 2026.
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Amendment No. 3 to the Fifth Amended and Restated Advisory Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2026, by and among Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc., Braemar Hospitality Limited Partnership, Braemar TRS Corporation, Ashford Inc. and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC
Braemar Hotels executed the third amendment to its advisory agreement with Ashford Inc. and Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC on May 21, 2026. The original advisory agreement governs the external management relationship between Braemar and its advisors. Without access to the amendment's full text, the specific changes to fees, terms, or scope of services are not disclosed in this 8-K filing.
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