Blackwells Capital Supports New Board Slate for Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.
What happened
Blackwells Capital LLC issued a statement supporting the election of eight independent nominees for Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.'s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. These nominees were identified by Ferguson Partners and are intended to govern the company as it completes its separation from Ashford Inc. The slate replaces the entire incumbent board, including the Chairman.
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Why it matters
The change in the board structure is the final step in Braemar's transition to a self-managed company. The nominees bring expertise from various sectors, including a former Chief Financial Officer of Vornado and JBG Smith.
Braemar is weeks from completing its separation from Ashford Inc., and the company has published its balance sheet and full-year 2027 outlook for the self-managed entity.
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Who's involved
- JBG SmithJBG Smith is referenced as a source of professional expertise for the new board nominees.
- Marriott InternationalMarriott International is not directly involved in this corporate governance change.
- MacerichMacerich is not directly involved in this corporate governance change.
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The entities involved
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Macerich
American real estate company
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JBG Smith
a real estate investment trust
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Marriott International
international hospitality company in Bethesda, Maryland, United States