SUNSTONE HOTEL INVESTORS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Core Points - Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. appointed Michael Barnello to its Board of Directors effective November 15, 2025, increasing the board size to nine directors [1] - The addition of Barnello is expected to enhance the company's commitment to maximizing shareholder value, leveraging his extensive lodging industry expertise [2] - Barnello is a founder and managing partner at Badlands Hotel Capital and previously served as President and CEO of LaSalle Hotel Properties, which owned 41 properties totaling approximately 10,400 guest rooms [3] Company Overview - Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on creating long-term stakeholder value through the acquisition, active ownership, and disposition of well-located hotel and resort real estate [3] Related Entities - Tarsadia Capital, LLC is an investment management company with a long history of investing in hotels and hospitality assets, expressing confidence in Barnello's addition to the board [4]