M&A activity [big deals/small deals]

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Greene King in £68m Loch Fyne deal

Loch Fyne chefBrewer 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 raises stake in Mitchells & Butlers

Mitchells & Butlers logoRobert 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

Welcome Break sale shelved - for more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA 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 completes David Lloyd sale

Whitbread today completed the sale of David Lloyd Leisure to Next Generation Clubs for £925m
Posted: 03 August 2007 | 10:58

Mitchells & Butlers joint venture unlikely to go ahead

Mitchells & Butlers logoA 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

Private equity in the hospitality industry

strada interiorThe 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 has no acquisitions in its sights depsite £1b war-chest

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

Is private equity working in the public interest?

Strada interiorPrivate 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's £10b acquistion 'on track'

Hilton GatwickHilton 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

Chain hotels threatening existence of independents - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA 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

RBS to sell Hilton portfolio for £1.1b

Hilton logoRoyal 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 to buy Devonshire House pub in Chiswick

Gordon RamsayGordon 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 confirms it is in takeover talks with Loch Fyne

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

Robert Tchenguiz eyes up Malmaison and Hotel du Vin

Malmaison London 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 close to Mitchells & Butlers deal

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

IHG sells hotel in Montreal and other international hotel news

world newsEssential 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

Opportunity to buy Whitbread has passed, says its chief executive

Alan Parker, chief executive of WhitbreadAlan Parker, chief executive of Whitbread, has mounted a robust defence of the company’s future claiming private equity has missed the opportunity to buy the hotel and coffee chain operator “on the cheap”.
Posted: 17 July 2007 | 15:51

Michelin starred Hare restaurant sold

The Hare, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Lambourn, Berkshire, has been sold by Colliers Robert Barry for approximately £725,000.
Posted: 17 July 2007 | 07:00

Loch Fyne Restaurants and Carluccio’s are takeover targets - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Loch Fyne Restaurants and Carluccio takeover targets; First bidder for Malmaison and Hotel du Vin steps forward; Chain of olde worlde teashops planned and more...
Posted: 16 July 2007 | 10:02

London and Birmingham Hilton owners add to portfolio

The owners of the Hilton hotels in London and Birmingham have invested £35.3m adding the hotel group’s Cardiff property to their portfolio.
Posted: 16 July 2007 | 07:00

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