Tag: Merger
Marriott CEO Talks Merged Loyalty Program
After Starwood Hotels & Resorts accepted Marriott International's sweetened $13.6 billion merger offer, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson hopped on an analyst call from Cuba...
New Starwood Offer Might Delay Marriott’s Ratings Momentum
NEW YORK—Fitch Ratings continues to see positive ratings momentum for Marriott International stemming from its planned merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. However, less...
Starwood Chooses Marriott’s Sweetened Deal
Today, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide agreed to Marriott International's raised $13.6 billion merger offer, topping Chinese insurer Anbang's $13.16 billion offer. This news...
Examining the Logistics of Anbang’s Offer
In light of Chinese insurer Anbang's unsolicited $12.8 billion bid for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, some analysts are predicting that Marriott, who originally won...
Marriott/Starwood Merger’s Potential Roadblock
When it was first announced back in November, the Marriott/Starwood merger seemed like a foregone conclusion. However, a surprise bid from Chinese insurer Anbang may...