Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ‘pleased’ Choice Hotels has ended pursuit

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) commented on the expiration of Choice Hotels International’s (CHH) exchange offer and its decision to withdraw its slate of nominees for election to Wyndham’s Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders: “The Wyndham Board is pleased that Choice has ended its hostile pursuit and proxy contest, following the expiration of its unsolicited exchange offer,” said Stephen Holmes, Chairman of the Board. “We are confident in Wyndham’s standalone strategy and growth prospects under the leadership of our proven management team. The Board remains committed to acting in the best interests of our shareholders and driving superior long-term value creation.” Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, added, “Wyndham is focused on moving ahead with the execution of our strategic plan, building on our success and generating meaningful value. We look forward to doing so without the unnecessary distraction of this situation and disruption to our business. We would like to thank our shareholders and franchisees for their continued support and our team members for their dedication and focus throughout this process.”