Press Release
Paris, January 16, 2017 Booster project Update: A Gross Asset Value of €6.6bn as of Dec. 31st 2016As part of the process for the contemplated sale of a majority of HotelInvest (Booster project), AccorHotels has entered into discussions with potential investors, with a confirmed objective to close the operation by early summer 2017.
In this context, the Group today discloses the updated Gross Asset Value (GAV) of the Booster Portfolio as of December 31st, 2016, i.e. the HotelInvest Owned
& Leased properties excluding Orbis.
This valuation, which was conducted by third party experts (Jones Lang LaSalle, Cushman & Wakefield and BNP Paribas Real Estate) is €6.6bn, i.e. in excess of the €6.5bn expected year-end value disclosed last October 5th.
The key bridge drivers to that increase include:
Value growth (including trading), for €0.1bn
Perimeter effects, for €0.1bn
Forex, for €(0.1)bn
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Media RelationsCarina Alfonso Martin Delphine Dumonceau Vice President Media Relations Worldwide Corporate PR Manager
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Investor and Analyst Relations Sébastien ValentinSenior Vice President, Investor Relations and Financial Communication
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