Sotherly Hotels Issues Change of Control Notice for Preferred Stockholders Post-Merger

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Sotherly Hotels Inc. has issued a Change of Control notice to its preferred stockholders, providing them with the right to convert their shares into cash following the company's recent merger and delisting.

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• Change of Control Notice Issued

  Sotherly Hotels Inc. has formally notified holders of its Series B, C, and D Preferred Stock of a Change of Control following the February 12, 2026 merger.

• Preferred Stock Conversion Right

  Preferred stockholders now have the right to convert their shares into cash, with specific conversion prices for each series: $18.656708 for Series B, $19.132650 for Series C, and $16.642013 for Series D.

• Conversion Deadline

  The deadline for preferred stockholders to elect to convert their shares is March 20, 2026.

• Future Listing on OTCQB

  Any preferred shares not converted by the deadline are expected to be listed on the OTCQB Venture Market, impacting their future liquidity.

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This 8-K filing provides crucial details for holders of Sotherly Hotels' Series B, C, and D Preferred Stock following the company's merger and delisting from Nasdaq on February 12, 2026. The notice triggers a Change of Control Conversion Right, allowing preferred stockholders to convert their shares into cash by March 20, 2026. The conversion prices vary by series, with Series B and C offering a premium to the current stock price, while Series D is at a discount. For those who do not convert, the company expects to list the remaining preferred shares on the OTCQB Venture Market, which would significantly impact their liquidity. This filing is a critical step in the company's transition to a private entity, defining the exit options for its preferred shareholders.