Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Tongcheng Travel has reached an agreement to acquire 100% equity of Wanda Hotel Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. from Wanda Hotel Development for approximately RMB 2.49 billion, which values the company at 9.5 times its adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year 2023 [1] - Wanda Hotel Management operates under Wanda Hotel Development's light asset segment, with projected revenue of HKD 890 million for 2024 [1] - Wanda's response indicates that the transaction requires approval from the shareholders' meeting of the listed company and that the funds from the transaction, if approved, could be used for shareholder dividends, aiding in debt reduction and optimizing the capital structure [1] Group 2 - Wanda Hotel Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. is involved in hotel management, design, and construction, and operates nine brands including Wanda Reign, Wanda Vista, and Wanda Jin Hua [2] - As of the end of 2024, the company has a total of 204 operating hotels with over 40,200 rooms, and an additional 376 hotels have been signed and are awaiting opening [2]
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