Samhi Hotels to acquire 70% stake in RARE India for ~₹470mn
Samhi Hotels will acquire a 70% stake in RARE India for approximately ₹470 million. The first tranche of 55% is due by May 31, 2026. RARE India will become Marriott's exclusive 'Outdoor Collection' platform in the region. This move is an asset-light strategy for Samhi Hotels in the leisure segment.
The acquisition represents a significant strategic move for Samhi Hotels into the leisure segment through an asset-light model, with potential for substantial revenue growth and brand expansion, impacting the company's overall business portfolio.
The acquisition of a majority stake in RARE India, coupled with a strategic affiliation with Marriott, is expected to drive growth and create value for Samhi Hotels, indicating a positive outlook.
Samhi Hotels Limited announced a strategic investment to acquire a 70% stake in RARE India, an established leisure platform.
Under a proposed affiliation with Marriott, RARE India will be recognized as Marriott's exclusive portfolio platform for the “Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy” in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. This affiliation aims to scale RARE India into a B2C brand. Samhi Hotels will invest approximately ₹470 million to acquire the 70% stake over the next 12 months, through a combination of primary and secondary acquisitions. The pre-money business valuation for RARE India is set at ₹490 million.
The first tranche, involving the acquisition of a 55% stake, is expected to be executed by May 31, 2026. The second tranche will be completed within 12 months of the first tranche's execution. RARE India, founded in 2003, currently supports over 60 experience-led hotels with 990 rooms across India, Bhutan, and Nepal. The company anticipates that RARE India's revenue potential could reach ₹900-1,000 million in the medium term, with operating margins projected to increase from 25-30% to 35-40% post-transition.
This transaction aligns with Samhi Hotels' strategy of identifying undervalued assets and collaborating with global brands. The company views this as a capital-efficient, asset-light model for growth in the leisure segment, complementing its core business of Tier-1 business hotels.
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