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Royal Caribbean discusses $3 billion deal for 50% stake in Sandals

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Royal Caribbean is considering acquiring a 50% stake in Sandals Resorts in a deal valued at about $3 billion. The transaction would expand Royal Caribbean’s land-based vacation business, including access to Caribbean beachfront properties. Sources differ on whether the deal is still under discussion or has been completed.

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  1. 22 Sept, 19:33Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals · CNBC
  2. 23 Sept, 01:25Royal Caribbean Is in Talks for 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts: Reports · Skift Airlines
  3. 23 Sept, 05:06Royal Caribbean acquires stake in resort operator Sandals for $3 billion · Global Banking & Finance Review
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  1. Yesterday
  2. Latest13h ago

    What’s behind Royal Caribbean’s ‘highly surprising’ push into Sandals vacation resorts

    Royal Caribbean plans to take a 50% stake in Sandals, a move that gives the cruise line access to wealthier customers.

    MarketWatchMarketWatch•Bill Peters
  3. Follow-up23 Sept, 05:06

    Royal Caribbean acquires stake in resort operator Sandals for $3 billion

    GBGlobal Banking & Finance Review
  4. Follow-up23 Sept, 01:25

    Royal Caribbean Is in Talks for 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts: Reports

    If Royal Caribbean buys half or more of Sandals Resorts, the main prize would be prime Caribbean beachfront. A deal would be a faster route to land-based revenue as it competes with Carnival to provide more land-based experiences for passengers.

    Skift AirlinesSkift Airlines•Sean O'Neill
  5. 22 September
  6. First seen22 Sept, 19:33

    Royal Caribbean nears $3 billion deal to take 50% equity stake in Sandals

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

    CNBCCNBC