Dalata: Goodbody Stockbrokers Engages in €1.4bn Offer for Hotel Group
Deal News | Jul 16, 2025 | Addleshaw Goddard
Addleshaw Goddard has advised Goodbody Stockbrokers, the financial adviser to the bidding consortium, in a recommended cash offer for Dalata Hotel Group plc. The offer values the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of the Irish-headquartered hotel group, which is listed in Dublin and London, at €1.4 billion. The advisory team from Addleshaw Goddard was led by partners Giles Distin and John Olden, with significant contributions from both their London and Dublin offices. The announcement underscores the firm's proficiency in handling cross-border M&A transactions governed by specific Irish Takeover Rules, reflecting their effective UK-Ireland office collaboration.
Sectors
- Hotel and Hospitality
- Financial Advisory
- Legal Services
Geography
- Ireland – Dalata Hotel Group is headquartered in Ireland and the transaction involves the Irish Takeover Rules.
- United Kingdom – Addleshaw Goddard has key participation from its UK offices, and Goodbody Stockbrokers operates in this geography.
Industry
- Hotel and Hospitality – The article is centered around Dalata Hotel Group, which operates in the hotel and hospitality sector.
- Financial Advisory – Goodbody Stockbrokers and Addleshaw Goddard are engaged in offering financial advisory services for the M&A transaction described.
- Legal Services – Addleshaw Goddard, a law firm, provides legal advisory services for the M&A transaction.
Financials
- €1.4 billion – The value of the recommended offer for the entire share capital of Dalata Hotel Group.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalata Hotel Group plc | Target Company | Company | An Irish-headquartered hotel group listed in Dublin and London. |
| Goodbody Stockbrokers | Financial Advisor | Company | Financial advisor to the bidding consortium undertaking the offer for Dalata Hotel Group. |
| Addleshaw Goddard | Legal Advisor | Company | Advising entity for Goodbody Stockbrokers in the transaction. |
| Giles Distin | Partner in London | Person | Leading the Addleshaw Goddard team advising Goodbody Stockbrokers. |
| John Olden | Partner in Dublin | Person | Leading the Addleshaw Goddard team advising Goodbody Stockbrokers. |