Chinese conglomerate Fosun International plans to take its tourism arm private, valuing the unit at HK$9.71 billion ($1.25 billion), the tourism business said in a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on Tuesday.
The conglomerate already owns more than 78% of Fosun Tourism and is offering HK$7.80 for every share it does not already own, resulting in a 95% premium to the tourism unit‘s last close on Nov. 26.
Fosun Tourism‘s shares were halted since late November.
The tourism company, which has been grappling with high levels of debt, was looking to sell a luxury resort, Reuters reported in March.
Fosun Tourism accounts for 9% of Fosun International’s overall revenue, with the conglomerate’s other businesses spanning healthcare, financial services and real estate.
Reuters
