Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Leisure

KSL Capital Partners Acquires Monarch Beach Resort

On May 21, 2014, private equity firm KSL Capital Partners acquired leisure company Monarch Beach Resort

Acquisition Context

This is KSL Capital Partners’ 17th transaction in the Leisure sector.
This is KSL Capital Partners’ 14th transaction in the United States.
This is KSL Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in California.

Investment Fate

Monarch Beach Resort was sold to a financial buyer in 2019 for 497M USD.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	May 21, 2014
Target	Monarch Beach Resort
Sector	Leisure
Buyer(s)	KSL Capital Partners
Deal Type	Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Monarch Beach Resort

Dana Point, California, United States

Monarch Beach Resort is a resort spanning 169 acres and offering 400 luxury rooms and suites, six restaurants with a view to the pacific ocean, three swimming pools, a golf court and spa. The resort provides luxury accommodation and world-class amenities. Monarch Beach Resort was founded in 2001 and is based in Dana Point, California.

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Buyer

KSL Capital Partners

Denver, Colorado, United States

Investor Investor

Category	Private Equity Firm
Founded	2005
PE ASSETS	23.0B USD
Size	Mega
Type	Sector Focused

DESCRIPTION

KSL Capital Partners is a specialist private equity firm that makes investments in travel and leisure businesses. Areas of interest include hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel services. KSL is a hands-on investor, with a strong interest in pursuing under-managed or under-capitalized businesses where the firm can unlock hidden value. KSL Capital Partners is the successor investment vehicle to KSL Recreation Corporation, a former portfolio company of KKR. KSL Capital Partners was founded in 2005 and is based at Denver, Colorado with additional offices in New York, New York and London, United Kingdom.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	18 of 55
Sector: Leisure	17 of 49
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)	12 of 27
State: California	6 of 9
Country: United States	14 of 42
Year: 2014	1 of 4

PREVIOUS DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2014-01-07	Montelucia Resort & Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Inspired by the rich history, white-washed villages and sun-drenched hills of Spain’s Andalusia region, Montelucia Resort & Spa brings the essence of Europe to the heart of Scottsdale. With arching entryways, splashing fountains, floral walkways, and a collection of antiquities hidden throughout the property, Montelucia is an enchanting resort destination that boasts 293 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, the Moroccan-inspired Joya Spa, six tempting dining options including the critically-acclaimed Prado restaurant, a myriad of radiant pools and breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain.	Sell	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2014-01-07

Montelucia Resort &

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Inspired by the rich history, white-washed villages and sun-drenched hills of Spain’s Andalusia region, Montelucia Resort & Spa brings the essence of Europe to the heart of Scottsdale. With arching entryways, splashing fountains, floral walkways, and a collection of antiquities hidden throughout the property, Montelucia is an enchanting resort destination that boasts 293 luxuriously appointed guestrooms, the Moroccan-inspired Joya Spa, six tempting dining options including the critically-acclaimed Prado restaurant, a myriad of radiant pools and breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain.

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FOLLOWING DEAL

DATE	TARGET	DEAL TYPE	VALUE
2014-06-17	Bay Clubs San Francisco, California, United States Bay Clubs is an operator of luxury health, fitness, and athletic sports club resorts. Bay Clubs was founded in 1977 and is based in San Francisco, California.	Sell	-

DATE

TARGET

DEAL TYPE

VALUE

2014-06-17

Bay Clubs

San Francisco, California, United States

Bay Clubs is an operator of luxury health, fitness, and athletic sports club resorts. Bay Clubs was founded in 1977 and is based in San Francisco, California.