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Royal Caribbean nears $6B Sandals deal, largest in cruise operator's history

Royal Caribbean is in talks to acquire a majority stake in Sandals Resorts as it diversifies beyond cruise operations.

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What to know

  • Royal Caribbean is acquiring a 50% equity stake in Sandals Resorts for approximately $3 billion in what would be the cruise operator's largest deal ever.
  • The $6 billion total valuation of Sandals reflects Royal Caribbean's strategy to expand beyond ocean cruises into land-based resort operations.
  • The deal positions Royal Caribbean to become a diversified vacation company offering both cruise and resort experiences to tourists.

“Royal Caribbean has been trying to diversify beyond cruises and become a leader overall in vacations.”

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    Deal structure clarified: Royal Caribbean to take 50% equity stake for $3B

    CNBC reports that Royal Caribbean would acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals for approximately $3 billion, clarifying the structure of the broader transaction that values the entire resort company at $6 billion. The acquisition reflects Royal Caribbean's strategy to diversify beyond cruises into broader vacation offerings.

    1. 15 outlets Royal Caribbean reportedly in talks to buy Sandals resorts

      first by Royal Caribbean Blog, 1d ago · also TradingView, FT, Seeking Alpha, CNBC, Investing.com News, Yahoo Finance +8

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    Royal Caribbean nears deal for Sandals Resorts valuing company at over $6B — Financial Times reports that Royal Caribbean is nearing a deal to acquire Sandals Resorts, with the resort chain valued at more than $6 billion. The transaction would mark the largest in the cruise operator's history.