Sunstone Hotels eliminates General Counsel role, Klein departing with $1.5M severance

Filed May 5, 2026 · Period ending May 1, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  General Counsel David Klein leaving May 31 as company eliminates the position entirely in executive restructuring. Klein receives up to $1.5M cash severance (reduced by equity value), immediate vesting of 73,920 shares, and 18 months health coverage.

  Item 5.02: Officer Departure verify on EDGAR →
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  Company announced Q1 2026 financial results via press release and supplemental materials on May 5. Detailed operating metrics and property-level performance data available on company website.

  Item 2.02: Earnings Release verify on EDGAR →
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  All nine directors elected at annual meeting, though CEO Douglas Pasquale faced notable opposition with 27.4M votes against (16% of votes cast). W. Blake Baird also received 16.3M votes against.

  Item 5.07: Annual Meeting Results verify on EDGAR →