M&A activity [big deals/small deals]
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The Eton Collection, owner of five hotels including Threadneedles in the City of London, has been bought by hotel operator JJW Luxury Collection for £70m.
Posted: 14 August 2007 | 09:59
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Almost half of hospital kitchens are breaking food safety laws; Eton hotels sold to Middle East hotel group; Domino’s Pizza accused of exploiting migrant workers and more...
Posted: 13 August 2007 | 11:30
In the land of the blind the one eyed man is King. So says the old adage and, while that might be over-egging it, the row between Compass – one of hospitality’s leading employers - and People 1st, the sector’s Skills Council, was a humdinger this week with Compass saying it was reviewing its continued support for People 1st and challenging the body to come up with some tangible results and progress.
Posted: 10 August 2007 | 18:00
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has reportedly been forced to postpone the sale of a £1.1b package of Hilton hotels for the second time in two months.
Posted: 09 August 2007 | 14:11
Brewer and pub operator Greene King has splashed out just over £68m to land premium casual dining chain Loch Fyne Restaurants.
Posted: 07 August 2007 | 15:17
Robert Tchenguiz has raised his stake in pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) to 18.81%, a rise of 3% on the shares owned by his investment vehicle Violet Capital Group.
Posted: 07 August 2007 | 11:30
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Senior managers sue Burger King for £245,000; “Plastic after 9pm” proposal will hit Scottish tourism; Trump refuses to relocate his £1b Scottish golf resort
Posted: 06 August 2007 | 10:23
Whitbread today completed the sale of David Lloyd Leisure to Next Generation Clubs for £925m
Posted: 03 August 2007 | 10:58
A joint property ownership venture between Mitchells & Butlers and Robert Tchenguiz’s investment vehicle is unlikely to go ahead unless the market for debt improves, the pub group said today.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 11:00
The recent £10b takeover of Hilton Hotels Corporation by US buyout giant Blackstone has signalled a gathering of pace of private equity ownership in the hospitality sector.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 10:00
Admiral Taverns has no acquisition targets on the horizon despite negotiating a refinancing package that has opened the lid to a £1b war-chest.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 10:00
Private equity firms are buying up significant chunks of the hospitality industry worldwide. Is this a good thing, or should we be worried? Nic Paton reports
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 00:00
Hilton Hotels Corporation today said its £10b acquisition by private equity firm Blackstone was “on track” as it unveiled a 15% rise in profit for the second quarter.
Posted: 31 July 2007 | 16:25
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Wetherspoon report surge in demand for pub food; Flooded hotels to get tax breaks; Raw fish freezing law will “ruin” sushi...
Posted: 30 July 2007 | 10:59
Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) is reportedly poised to sell a £1.1b portfolio of mainly Hilton hotels to investor Jeremy Robson.
Posted: 30 July 2007 | 10:49
Gordon Ramsay is planning to buy the Devonshire House pub in London's Chiswick, which would be his third.
Posted: 24 July 2007 | 17:16
Greene King has confirmed that it is in exclusive discussions with Loch Fyne Restaurants with a view to acquire the chain of fish restaurants.
Posted: 20 July 2007 | 14:33
Billionaire property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz has requested a copy of the sale documents for Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, currently being auctioned off by Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB).
Posted: 20 July 2007 | 09:00
Robert Tchenguiz, through his investment vehicle R20, is on the verge of completing a £4.5b property joint venture with Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).
Posted: 19 July 2007 | 14:30
Essential news from around the world, including: Marriott Hotel chef named Singapore’s Chef of the Year; KHI buys two Raffles hotels in Cambodia; Accor gains approval for joint venture with Pierre & Vacances
Posted: 18 July 2007 | 10:14
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