Choice Hotels International, Inc.
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  Frequently Asked Questions
What exchange does Choice Hotels International trade on and what is its ticker symbol?
Does Choice offer any discounts to its stockholders?
Does Choice pay a cash dividend?
Does Choice have any dividend reinvestment or direct stock purchase programs?
How do I purchase stock in Choice?
Who is Choice's transfer agent?
Who do I need to contact in the case of a lost or missing stock certificate?
How do I transfer my stock or change my address with the transfer agent?
How can I allocate the cost basis associated with Choice/Manor Care spin-off?
How can I allocate the cost basis associated with Choice/Sunburst spin-off?
What is Choice's fiscal year?
What is Choice's CUSIP number?
Which Wall Street analysts cover Choice and how can I get a copy of their reports?
I would like to learn more about Franchising Opportunities at Choice. Who do I need to contact?
I would like to talk to someone in Guest Relations/Customer Service. Who do I need to contact?
What exchange does Choice Hotels International trade on and what is its ticker symbol?
  Choice Hotels International, Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CHH.
Does Choice offer any discounts to its stockholders?
  No.
Does Choice pay a cash dividend?
  Yes.
Does Choice have any dividend reinvestment or direct stock purchase programs?
  No.
How do I purchase stock in Choice?
  You need to contact a licensed stockbroker to purchase shares in Choice.
Who is Choice's transfer agent?
  Choice's transfer agent is Computershare.
Computershare
PO Box 43036
Providence, RI 02940-3036
Telephone: 1-800-568-3476
Who do I need to contact in the case of a lost or missing stock certificate?
  You need to contact SunTrust Bank at 1-800-568-3476.
How do I transfer my stock or change my address with the transfer agent?
  You need to contact SunTrust Bank at 1-800-568-3476.
How can I allocate the cost basis associated with Choice/Manor Care spin-off?
  On November 1, 1996 (the "Distribution Date"), Choice common stock traded at a mean of $14.8125, and Manor Care common stock, which included the value of the Choice business segment, traded at a mean of $39.50. The Choice mean trading price represents 37.5% of the Manor Care mean. Therefore, shareholders using this methodology should allocate 37.5% of their tax basis to Choice and 62.5% to Manor Care.
Please note that this is not the only allocation method and that you should consult your own tax advisor as to the appropriate allocation method.
How can I allocate the cost basis associated with Choice/Sunburst spin-off?
  On October 15, 1997 (the "Distribution Date"), Choice common stock traded at a mean of $17.063, and the Company common stock, which included the value of the Choice business segment, traded at a mean of $20.00. The Choice mean trading price represents 85% of the Company mean. Therefore, shareholders using this methodology should allocate 85% of their tax basis to Choice and 15% to Sunburst.
Please note that this is not the only allocation method and that you should consult your own tax advisor as to the appropriate allocation method.
What is Choice's fiscal year?
  Choice's fiscal year end is December 31st.
What is Choice's CUSIP number?
  Choice's Common Stock CUSIP number is 169905106.
Which Wall Street analysts cover Choice and how can I get a copy of their reports?
  Choice Hotels International does not distribute analyst reports since these reports represent the opinions and estimates of analysts and not those of the company. Please contact the analysts directly for further information or for a copy of their reports.
I would like to learn more about Franchising Opportunities at Choice. Who do I need to contact?
  In order to get information on Franchising Opportunities at Choice, please click here.
I would like to talk to someone in Guest Relations/Customer Service. Who do I need to contact?
  In order to submit your comments/suggestions to Guest Relations, please click here.