PUBLIC INVESTMENT FUND PIF invests in ROCCO FORTE HOTELS
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The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has acquired a 49% stake in Rocco Forte Hotels, valuing the group at £1.4 billion. This transaction marks the PIF's entry into the luxury hospitality sector and reflects the fund's confidence in the commercial opportunities and strength of the international hospitality and tourism sectors. The PIF plans to invest tens of millions of pounds in the group to double the size of its hotel portfolio over the next five years, with openings planned in the Middle East, Italy, and the United States. This acquisition is the latest in a series of investments by the PIF in the luxury hospitality sector, aimed at diversifying the economy of Saudi Arabia and promoting tourism development in the country.
ROCCO FORTE HOTELS, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level as high as the average currently observed in the Retail & Consumer sector (10.9x).
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Target
Rocco Forte Hotels is a luxury hospitality group focused on the ownership, management and development of high-end hotels and resorts across Europe and selected international destinations. Founded by Sir Rocco Forte and his family, the company has established itself as one of the leading independent operators in the luxury hospitality sector, with a portfolio centred on landmark city hotels, destination resorts and premium residential hospitality assets. Rocco Forte Hotels leverages a recognised brand, long-standing hospitality expertise and an operating model focused on service quality, personalised guest experiences and the optimisation of premium hospitality assets. The company continues to pursue a selective expansion strategy aimed at strengthening its presence across major global luxury travel destinations, particularly in Europe, the Middle East and North America. Operating in a fragmented market undergoing continued consolidation, Rocco Forte Hotels occupies a distinctive position as an independent luxury hospitality platform combining strong brand heritage, operational expertise and the ability to develop and manage premium hotel assets across multiple geographies.
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b GBP
Revenue range: 250M - 500M GBP
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M GBP
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Target: rocco forte hotels
Acquirer: public investment fund pif