Investment Banking - London - Success Stories

Sale of Dolce Chantilly Resort and Conference Destination - France

HVS Hodges Ward Elliott were mandated to arrange the sale of Dolce Chantilly Resort and Conference Destination;
The 200-room resort with 18-hole golf course, 2,278 sqm (24,500 sqft) of meeting space, four food and beverage venues, with swimming pools, tennis courts and other sports facilities is located only 30 minutes from central Paris, France in the upscale area of Chantilly.
Our client, a US institutional fund manager desired to achieve the highest price and best terms in the sale of the shares of the special purpose vehicle that owns the real estate and operations of the resort.

HVS Hodges Ward Elliott were given an exclusive sell-side mandate by owner AEW Capital Management to represent them in the sale of the property;
HVS Hodges Ward Elliott were chosen because of our expertise in selling European properties, our competitive intelligence on the market, and the high profile of our clientele.

HVS Hodges Ward Elliott leveraged its knowledge of opportunities in the market, the physical property and management to persuade the target purchasers of the upside at the property;
HVS Hodges Ward Elliott created a competitive market among potential buyers allowing the client to sell at a high price and attractive terms;
HVS Hodges Ward Elliott managed the process so that the manager of the property, Dolce International was able to retain management, while supporting sales price for the seller.