Asset Disposal Negotiations: Fosun International Considers Selling Club Med to CapitaLand

Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 07:20

Asset disposal efforts by Fosun International may lead to the sale of a stake in luxury resort chain Club Med to CapitaLand. This potential transaction highlights Fosun’s focus on alleviating its debt burden amidst increased investor confidence. CapitaLand aims to acquire 20-30% of Club Med, underlining strategic moves in the luxury hospitality market.
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Asset Disposal Negotiations: Fosun International Considers Selling Club Med to CapitaLand

Asset Disposal Efforts by Fosun International

Fosun International, led by billionaire Guo Guangchang, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to sell a minority stake in the luxury resort chain Club Med to Singapore’s CapitaLand Investment. The real estate investment firm, part of Temasek Holdings-owned CapitaLand Group, is looking to acquire between 20 to 30 percent of Club Med for several hundred million euros.

Market Dynamics and Strategic Moves

This potential transaction comes as Fosun seeks to reduce its debt burden through asset disposal strategies, which have started to improve global investor confidence. CapitaLand's interest follows competitive bidding from private equity firms, indicating a strong market positioning.

  • Shares of CapitaLand Investment surged as high as 2.8%, achieving its highest intraday level since February.
  • Fosun Tourism’s stock increased by 9.3%, marking its steepest gain in over two months.

Impact on Luxury Hospitality Market

Club Med, known for its all-inclusive resorts, operates over 60 establishments worldwide in prime locations such as the French Alps and the Maldives. This potential sale reflects significant moves within the luxury hospitality sector.

Despite facing market pressures due to concerns about the Chinese property downturn, CapitaLand Group is navigating through its restructuring and continues to explore substantial investments to bolster its portfolio.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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