Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier represents Colony Capital as it successfully sells almost half of its stake in Accor

Colony Capital, which has been invested in Accor since 2005, announces the successful sale by Colday S.à r.l. (Colday) of 11.5 million shares in Accor, representing 4.9% of the share capital of the company, at a price of 48.75 euros per share, i.e. a total amount of 561 million euros, by way of an accelerated book building involving institutional investors (the “Transaction”). The Transaction was jointly carried out with Eurazeo.

Following the Transaction, Colday shall hold 6.0% of the share capital and 10.4% of the voting rights of Accor. The shareholders’ agreement entered into on May 4, 2008 (AMF notice n°208C0875) and amended on December 18, 2009 (AMF Notice no. 209C1534) remains in force between the parties. The concert shall continue to hold 11.2% of the share capital and 19.4% of the voting rights of the company.

Marcus Billam, Laurent Gautier, Jean-Baptiste de Martigny et Ioana Nicolas advised Colony Capital in the operation.