Mergers & Acquisitions

🏠 Arc of Soma: The Lagoon Edition in Somabay, Egypt, launched its residential sales. The project offers 110 units, with one to three-bedroom options ranging from 76 to 151 sqm. Prices start at £123,606. Residents can enjoy amenities like golf, diving, and spa facilities. CEO Ibrahim El Missiri emphasizes the new standard of waterfront living. Nearby hotels include Kempinski and Sheraton.

📈 Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of Candlewood Suites Pearland, an IHG Hotel in Pearland, Texas. The deal was managed by Skyler Cooper, with support from Chris Gomes and Allan Miller. The hotel is a three-story building with 76 rooms. It is strategically located near State Highway 288, State Highway 35, and Interstate 45, with amenities like a fitness center and 24-hour market. Nearby attractions include NRG Park, attracting 5.5 million visitors annually.

🏰 Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa, a five-star luxury destination in Pitlochry, Scotland, joined the Elegant Hotel Collection in 2025. Built in 1892, this 42-room establishment is known for its rich history and modern elegance. As part of the Crerar Hotels Group and powered by HotelREZ, it aims to enhance its presence in the UK and USA. The hotel is celebrated for its uniqueness and commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, and sustainability.

🏨 Atland acquired a 169-room Campanile hotel in Duisburg, Germany, leased to Louvre Hôtel Group for 15 years. This aligns with their European expansion strategy, focusing on recent assets and long-term leases. Atland manages €4.5 billion in assets and acquired Keys REIM to enhance real estate fund management. Épargne Pierre Europe's payout rate rose to 6.75% in 2024. The company aims for over 6% distribution rates and ambitious international growth, particularly in Germany.

💰 Brookfield Asset Management is acquiring Generator’s European arm for €780 million from Queensgate Investments. Excluded are Generator’s U.S. properties and the Freehand Hotels brand. Generator manages 13 European properties, including locations in London and Paris. In 2017, Queensgate bought Generator for €450 million, adding Freehand Hotels in 2019 for $400 million. Hotel investment in Europe surged by 62% in 2024 to €17.4 billion. Brookfield, managing over $1 trillion, raised $25 billion in 2025's first quarter.

💰 HBX Group's Half Year 2025 results (Oct 2024-Mar 31, 2025) show a 12% increase in Total Transaction Value to €3.4 billion and a 10% rise in revenue to €319 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 14% to €159 million, with a margin of 50%. The firm raised €725 million from its February 13 IPO. Credit ratings upgraded by S&P to BB- and Moody’s to Ba3. The company signed major agreements and invested in tech, including acquiring Civitfun.