DJ Dalata Hotel Group PLC: Dalata Hotel Group announces the purchase of Radisson Hotel Dublin Airport for EUR83 million
Dalata Hotel Group PLC (DAL,DHG)
Dalata Hotel Group PLC: Dalata Hotel Group announces the purchase of Radisson Hotel Dublin Airport for EUR83 million
06-Nov-2024 / 07:00 GMT/BST
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Dalata Hotel Group announces the purchase of Radisson Hotel Dublin Airport for EUR83 million
Acquisition of strong revenue generating and in-demand hotel
Existing four-star hotel to become a Clayton Hotel
ISE: DHG LSE: DAL
Dublin and London | 6 November 2024: Dalata Hotel Group plc ('Dalata' or the 'Group'), the largest hotel operator in
Ireland, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, announces that it has exchanged
contracts for the purchase of the entire issued share capital of CG Hotels Dublin Airport Limited, which holds the long
leasehold interest in The Radisson Hotel, Dublin Airport (the 'Hotel' or the 'Property'), for a consideration of EUR83
million (the 'Transaction'), subject to contractual conditions and regulatory approval. The vendor is a related party
of Emerald Investment. Windward Management has been the hotel operating partner. The total consideration will be
financed from Dalata's existing cash and banking facilities.
The existing Property, on 4.4 acres, located at Dublin Airport, is a four-star hotel with full four-star facilities
consisting of 229 bedrooms, extensive meeting and event facilities, bar, restaurant, and substantial on-site parking.
The current Hotel had an EBITDA pre franchise fees and management fees, of approximately EUR6.5 million in 2023 with
consolidated gross assets of EUR83 million at December 2023, and requires limited initial investment as it underwent a
significant refurbishment programme in 2019. The Hotel also enjoys the benefit of two significant planning approvals,
offering development opportunities into the future. Upon completion of the Transaction, the Hotel will be rebranded as
a Clayton hotel. The remaining tenure of the leasehold is 107 years, and the Transaction is scheduled to close in H1
2025, subject to CCPC (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) approval.
Dublin remains a strategic growth market for Dalata and this Transaction, with the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
operating licence due to expire in January 2026, represents a very attractive opportunity for the Group to secure a
well invested four-star hotel, in close proximity to Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport.
Shane Casserly, Deputy CEO of Dalata Hotel Group commented: "The acquisition of this Hotel is a compelling opportunity
to secure a strong revenue generating hotel, in an excellent location. This Hotel is well positioned to provide
hospitality services to Dublin Airport passengers and the greater north Dublin community, supporting both the local and
national economies. The Hotel aligns with our investment criteria and offers us the very attractive opportunity to
invest and further develop the Hotel offering on the overall site, delivering greater investment returns into the
future.
Our advisors are ready to engage with the CCPC immediately and subject to their approval, we look forward to welcoming
the Hotel and our new colleagues into Dalata in the first half of 2025."
Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group commented: "This acquisition is an exceptional opportunity in a vibrant hotel
market. We will continue to balance disciplined growth, capital efficiency and financial strength with returns to
shareholders".
ENDS
About Dalata
Dalata Hotel Group plc is a leading hotel operator backed by EUR1.7bn in hotel assets primarily in Ireland and the UK.
Established in 2007, Dalata has become Ireland's largest hotel operator with an ambitious growth strategy to expand its
portfolio further in excellent locations in select, large cities in the UK and Continental Europe. The Group's
portfolio comprises a mix of owned and leased hotels with 57 primarily four-star hotels operating through its two main
brands, Clayton and Maldron Hotels, with 12,258 rooms and a pipeline of over 700 rooms. For the six-month period ended
30 June 2024, Dalata reported revenue of EUR302 million, basic earnings per share of 16.0 cent and Free Cashflow per
Share of 21.5 cent. Dalata is listed on the Main Market of Euronext Dublin (DHG) and the London Stock Exchange (DAL).
For further information visit: www.dalatahotelgroup.com
Contacts
Dalata Hotel Group plc Tel +353 1 206 9400
Dermot Crowley, CEO investorrelations@dalatahotelgroup.com
Shane Casserly, Deputy CEO
Carol Phelan, CFO
Niamh Carr, Head of Investor Relations & Strategic Forecasting
Joint Company Brokers
Davy: Anthony Farrell Tel +353 1 679 6363
Berenberg: Ben Wright Tel +44 20 3753 3069
Investor Relations and PR | FTI Consulting Tel +353 87 737 9089
Tel +353 85 277 9905
Sam Moore/ Rugile Nenortaite
dalata@fticonsulting.com
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ISIN: IE00BJMZDW83, IE00BJMZDW83 Category Code: MSCM TIDM: DAL,DHG LEI Code: 635400L2CWET7ONOBJ04 OAM Categories: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be disclosed under the laws of a Member State Sequence No.: 357268 EQS News ID: 2023193 End of Announcement EQS News Service =------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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