Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. 8-K/A

What Happened
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. filed an amendment to its Form 8-K (8-K/A) on February 27, 2026, reporting the prior resignation of director Babak “Bob” Ghassemieh. Mr. Ghassemieh’s resignation from the Board became effective February 20, 2026; the company had initially reported the resignation in an 8-K filed February 25, 2026. In response to the company’s notice, counsel for Mr. Ghassemieh submitted a letter dated February 25, 2026, which the company included as Exhibit 17.1 to this 8-K/A.

Key Details

• Resignation effective date: February 20, 2026 (Babak “Bob” Ghassemieh).
• Company’s original 8-K reporting the resignation was filed February 25, 2026.
• Mr. Ghassemieh’s counsel sent a letter dated February 25, 2026; that letter is attached as Exhibit 17.1 to the 8-K/A.
• The 8-K/A was filed February 27, 2026 and signed by Jim Plohg, Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary.

Why It Matters
This filing documents a change in the company’s board composition, which is a governance matter investors track because board shifts can affect oversight and strategic direction. The 8-K/A supplements the prior filing by adding Mr. Ghassemieh’s counsel’s letter; the company did not disclose a replacement or additional board changes in this filing. Investors should monitor future filings for any announcement about a new director, committee reassignments, or board composition updates.