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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Braemar Hotels director Carter fails to win majority vote; Board rejects resignation; shareholder lawsuit denied TRO
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.
- At Dec 15 annual meeting, director Stefani D. Carter received fewer votes for than against (17.5M vs 22.9M), but Board rejected her resignation, so she remains on Board.
- Shareholder Brancous LP filed lawsuit Dec 3 alleging breach of fiduciary duties and seeking to enjoin meeting; court denied TRO Dec 11, finding Brancous unlikely to succeed on merits.
- All other 8 director nominees elected; say-on-pay approved with 32M for, 8.5M against; auditor BDO USA ratified.
- Company asked Brancous to dismiss lawsuit as moot; will vigorously defend if not dismissed.
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