Hyatt's Playa Hotels Acquisition Is A Reasonable Deal For Both Parties

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Summary

  • On Monday, Hyatt Hotels announced a deal to acquire the remainder of Playa Hotels stock that it didn't already own.
  • I believe this is a fair deal for both companies.
  • Playa shareholders get to exit at a record-high stock price, while Hyatt gains valuable properties and potential for additional value creation through asset recycling.

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On Monday, Hyatt Hotels (H) announced that it would be acquiring the rest of Caribbean resort hotel operator Playa Hotels (NASDAQ:PLYA) that it didn't already own in a deal

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