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Blackstone slices $4bn off Hilton debtThe New York-based firm has helped Hilton buy back $1.8bn of debt and convert $2.1bn of junior mezzanine debt into preferred equity.
- VinaCapital achieves 23% returns via Hilton sale
The Ho Chi Minh City-based firm has entered the exit stage for its AiM-listed real estate fund, VinaCapital. Including the Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel sale, the fund has exited 12 investments so far.
- Blackstone writes down Hilton deal by half
The New York-based private equity real estate firm has reportedly written down its $1.45bn investment in the hotel chain to just $742m as of the end of 2008. It has also written down investments in casino company Harrah's Entertainment and semi-conductor unit Freescale.
- RockBridge hires Hilton investment pro
Former Hilton Hotels executive, Jonathan Benowitz has joined RockBridge as managing director in charge of the firm’s investment group. Benowitz played a key role in Hilton’s sale to The Blackstone Group in 2007 and has also worked for the Marriott Corporation.
- Blackstone nabs Host Hotels head for Hilton(4)
A week after completing its $20 billion buyout of Hilton, Blackstone has hired Chritopher Nassetta as the company’s new president and CEO.
- Blackstone nabs Host Hotels head for Hilton(3)
A week after completing its $20 billion buyout of Hilton, Blackstone has hired Chritopher Nassetta as the company’s new president and CEO.
- Blackstone nabs Host Hotels head for Hilton(2)
A week after completing its $20 billion buyout of Hilton, Blackstone has hired Chritopher Nassetta as the company’s new president and CEO.
- Blackstone nabs Host Hotels head for Hilton
A week after completing its $20 billion buyout of Hilton, Blackstone has hired Chritopher Nassetta as the company’s new president and CEO.
- ‘BX’ slowly climbs back above IPO price(3)
Blackstone units began to trade today above their $31 IPO price, climbing back from the $28.75 low it hit last Friday, the stock’s first trading day. The market could change directions again next week as US congressmen begin hearings on private equity.
- Blackstone finds room for $26bn buyout of Hilton(3)
Already the owner of 100,000 hotel rooms globally, the buyout firm is adding another 480,000 to its portfolio through the acquisition of legendary hotel group Hilton.