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New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
SAMHI to sell 35% stake for Rs 752 crore in three subsidiaries to GIC Singapore
NEW DELHI: Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, GIC, is acquiring a 35% stake in three subsidiaries of SAMHI Hotels -- Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott (Bengaluru ORR), Hyatt Regency Pune and the recently acquired Trinity Hotel in Whitefield, Bengaluru-- for an investment of Rs 752 crore. The total enterprise value of these three subsidiaries stands at Rs 2,200 crore. SAMHI will be mainly utilising the sale proceeds for paying off its debts. "Rs 603 crore from the deal will be used upfront to reduce the debt across the company's portfolio and a small amount will be used towards deal expenses," the company said. The balance, Rs 149 crore, will be used over next two years to part fund the capital expenditure for the Westin Tribute Portfolio Bengaluru Whitefield dual branded hotel. SAMHI expects a Rs 580 crore reduction in debt and a 15-20% upward impact on profit after tax on account of this transaction. 'The transaction follows our stated strategy of capital recycling and will lead to significant reduction in debt and partnership with a global investor of GIC's stature for funding further growth. Net Debt-to-EBITDA at closing < 3.5X; accelerated path to < 3.0X in the next 12 months without compromising on growth,' stated the company. The company also said the partnership will be incubated with five of SAMHI's hotels with more than 1,000 rooms (the seed assets) valued at Rs 2,200 crore. The hotels include the Hyatt Regency Pune, with 301 rooms (and upcoming 22 apartments), the Courtyard by Marriott - Bengaluru, ORR with 176 rooms, the Fairfield by Marriott - Bengaluru, ORR with 160 rooms, the Trinity Hotel - Bengaluru, Whitefield with 142 rooms which will be converted as part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio and an under development 220 rooms Westin Hotel, which is being added to the existing Trinity Hotel in Bengaluru. 'We are pleased to announce this transformational partnership with GIC. We have a strong track record in the hotel sector in India and GIC brings unparalleled institutional capabilities for us to benefit from. In addition to helping us strengthen our balance sheet, this partnership gives us tremendous firepower to grow our portfolio," said SAMHI Hotels MD and CEO Ashish Jakhanwala, in a media release on Thursday.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SAMHI Hotels and GIC announce a JV for upscale and higher hotel assets in India
Live Events Global institutional investor GIC and branded hotel ownership and asset management platform SAMHI Hotels have entered into a 'strategic partnership' to establish an investment platform for upscale and higher hotel assets in India. The transaction involves three of SAMHI's subsidiaries that own Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru ORR, Hyatt Regency Pune and recently acquired Trinity Hotel in Bengaluru Whitefield. GIC will acquire a 35% stake in these three subsidiaries against an investment of Rs 752 crore. In disclosures to the BSE, the company said Rs 603 crore will be used upfront to reduce the debt across SAMHI's portfolio and a small amount will be towards deal expenses. Rs 149 crore will be used over next two years to part fund the capital expenditure for the Westin Tribute Portfolio Bengaluru Whitefield dual branded hotel. SAMHI said it expects a Rs 580 crore reduction in debt and a 15-20% upward impact to profit after tax on account of this company said the partnership will be incubated with five of SAMHI's hotels with more than 1,000 rooms (the seed assets) valued at Rs 2,200 hotels include the the Hyatt Regency Pune, with 301 rooms (and upcoming 22 apartments), the Courtyard by Marriott - Bengaluru, ORR with 176 rooms, the Fairfield by Marriott - Bengaluru, ORR with 160 rooms, the Trinity Hotel - Bengaluru, Whitefield with 142 rooms which will be converted as part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio and an under development 220 rooms Westin Hotel, which is being added to the existing Trinity Hotel in said the investment will be used for capital expenditure, future acquisitions and to reduce leverage across hotels. It will manage all the operational and development assets in the platform.'We are pleased to announce this transformational partnership with GIC. We have a strong track record in the hotel sector in India and GIC brings unparalleled institutional capabilities for us to benefit from. In addition to helping us strengthen our balance sheet, this partnership gives us tremendous firepower to grow our portfolio," said MD and CEO Ashish Jakhanwala Morgan Stanley acted as the exclusive financial advisor to SAMHI on this transaction.
Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
GIC and SAMHI Hotels announce strategic partnership
To establish an investment platform for upscale and higher hotel assets in India GIC, leading global institutional investor, and SAMHI Hotels have entered into a strategic partnership to establish an investment platform for upscale and higher hotel assets in India. The partnership will be incubated with five of SAMHI's hotels with more than 1,000 rooms (the Seed Assets) valued at ~Rs 2,200 crore with GIC acquiring a significant minority stake in the underlying SPVs. The hotels are located in high density office micro-markets in Bengaluru and Pune with favorable demand growth and high barriers to entry for new supply. The Seed Assets include the following hotel assets: - The Hyatt Regency - Pune, Nagar Road 301 rooms (with upcoming 22 apartments) - Courtyard by Marriott - Bengaluru, ORR 176 rooms - Fairfield by Marriott - Bengaluru, ORR 160 rooms - Trinity Hotel - Bengaluru, Whitefield 142 rooms which will be converted to as part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio - Under development 220 room Westin Hotel, which is being added to the existing Trinity Hotel in Bengaluru The investment will be used for capital expenditure, future acquisitions and to reduce leverage across hotels. SAMHI will manage all the operational and development assets in the platform. With this investment, SAMHI will strengthen its balance sheet and grow its portfolio through its well tested category conversion' strategy.
