M&A activity [big deals/small deals]

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Robert Tchenguiz increase stake in Mitchells & Butlers

All Bar One Canary WharfProperty entrepreneur Robert Tchenguiz has increased his stake at embattled pub group Mitchells & Butlers to slightly less than 27%.
Posted: 09 May 2008 | 11:30

Accor sells Amsterdam hotel and adds Mercure at Gatwick airport

Sofitel Grand hotel in AmsterdamHotel group Accor has sold its Sofitel Grand hotel in Amsterdam for €60m (£47m) in a sale-and-manage back deal.
Posted: 07 May 2008 | 15:42

Restaurant group Prezzo to go private?

Prezzo MayfairRestaurant chain Prezzo could return to private ownership after several board members signalled their intention to make a formal bid for the company.
Posted: 07 May 2008 | 11:15

Reuben brothers are Britain’s richest hospitality personalities - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: McDonald's trials franchising expansion with Roadchef; Forte agrees second Middle Eastern hotel; Lee Cooper jeans owner in talks to buy Regent Inns; Japanese whisky beats Scotland to two top awards
Posted: 28 April 2008 | 10:33

Mitchells & Butlers confirm private equity interest

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it is in talks about selling a stake in the business to a private equity investor.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 16:36

Private equity firm buys Massive Pub Co

L'Auberge, CobhamPrivate equity company Bridgehouse Capital has snapped up 33 Massive Pub Company sites that were in administration for an estimated fee of £8m.
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 12:40

Travelodge acquires six Menzies hotels - 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: Oliver outlines new openings; Newquay hotel evacuated; Scottish restaurant in name dispute with Wedgwood china; Two men arrested over fireball ‘prank’ in Derbyshire pub
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 12:00

Merchant Inns acquires seventh pub and reveals further expansion plans

Merchant Inns, the pubs-with-rooms company controlled by property magnate Sir John Ritblat and chairman Robert Breare, has acquired its seventh pub, the Saracen’s Head in Essex.
Posted: 21 April 2008 | 10:45

Punch Taverns rules itself out of Mitchells & Butlers acquistion

Punch logoPunch Taverns has terminated discussions with Mitchells & Butlers over a potential acquisition of its managed pub division Spirit.
Posted: 18 April 2008 | 10:55

Mitchells & Butlers has 'less than 50%' chance of acquiring Spirit

M&B logoMitchells & Butlers (M&B) has a "less than 50%" chance of acquiring Punch Taverns' managed division Spirit Group, according to industry analysts.
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 08:00

Hospitals face fines or closure for poor food - 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: Nobu seeks buyers for $400m slice; Burger King plans mini-chain of Whopper Bars; Hooters’ UK expansion attracts opposition; Investors threaten to oust M&B chief
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 10:53

Mitchells & Butlers confirm it is in acquisition talks with Punch

M&B logoMitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it is in talks to acquire Punch Taverns' managed division Spirit Group – just weeks after Punch withdrew a merger proposal.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 10:31

Whitbread pays almost £20m for three Premier Inn London sites

Premier Inn logoWhitbread has paid nearly £20m for three London hotels as part of its Premier Inn expansion.
Posted: 08 April 2008 | 13:00

Scottish & Newcastle picks up pubs from Tadcaster

pub gardenScottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) has bought 30 tenanted and leased pubs from Tadcaster Pub Company for an undisclosed sum.
Posted: 07 April 2008 | 10:49

Scottish & Newcastle buys 14 pubs from Tun Taverns and Progressive

pubScottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) has acquired 14 pubs from Tun Taverns and the Progressive Pub Company for an undisclosed sum.
Posted: 03 April 2008 | 16:11

M&B's future still uncertain

The Saxon Mill in WarwickThe future of embattled managed pub operator Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) remains in doubt after rival Punch Taverns ruled itself out as a sole bidder but left the door open to launching a bid with other parties.
Posted: 03 April 2008 | 10:24

Jamie Oliver to teach nation to cook - more hospitality stories in What the weekend papers say

The World War Two-era Ministry of Food is the inspiration for Jamie Oliver’s next TV campaign, which will wage war on the ready meal/takeway culture.
Posted: 31 March 2008 | 11:09

Motorway services provider Welcome Break sold

Welcome Break's new signageMotorway services provider Welcome Break has been sold by Investcorp to Appia Investments for an undisclosed sum.
Posted: 28 March 2008 | 16:25

Man who built La Tasca back with new Ego project

EgoJames Horler, who turned La Tasca into a national brand, is planning the same again after leading a buyout of Northern restaurant chain Ego.
Posted: 28 March 2008 | 14:31

Punch Taverns rules out solo bid for rival Mitchells & Butlers

Punch logoPunch Taverns has ruled out a solo bid for rival Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) but could still strike for the managed pub company as part of a consortium, it said today.
Posted: 28 March 2008 | 11:34

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17th May 2008