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- Going places

PPHE has arguably trumped its strong H117 results by highlighting its “unprecedented financial position,” which provides exciting scope for management with an enviable development record. Excess liquidity is substantial (we estimate £250+m cash after Waterloo sale backed by a valuation surplus) and its deployment is actively under review. Meanwhile impressive +23% H117 EBITDA despite headwinds and a positive outlook have led us to raise forecasts, if marginally. Heartland London recovered well, with key openings soon making their mark. A meagre rating belies PPHE’s proven profit delivery and asset backing (fair value c £18/share).
Underlying
PPHE Hotel Group

PPHE Hotel Group is a hospitality company. Through its subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates, Co. owns, co-owns, leases, operates, franchises and develops hotels in cities, regional centers and select resort destinations, primarily in Europe. The majority of Co.'s hotels operate under the Park Plaza or art'otel brands. The art'otel brand is wholly owned by Co. Co. has a licence from Carlson Hotels to develop and operate Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts in 56 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As of Dec 31 2017, Co.'s portfolio of owned, co-owned, leased, managed and franchised hotels comprised 39 hotels providing a total of nearly 9,000 rooms.

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Analysts
Richard Finch

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