Huazhu Group Limited Announces Completion of the Put Right Offer for Its 0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022

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Huazhu Group Limited (Nasdaq: HTHT) has completed its put right offer for its 0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022. The offer expired on October 29, 2020, with a total of US$6,000 in principal amount validly surrendered. The company accepted all surrendered Notes for repurchase and has processed payments through its paying agent. As of June 30, 2020, Huazhu operates 6,187 hotels worldwide, significantly expanding its portfolio following the acquisition of Deutsche Hospitality.

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• Successful completion of the put right offer for Convertible Senior Notes, indicating strong liquidity management.
• Operational scale with 6,187 hotels and 599,235 rooms as of June 30, 2020, showcasing growth in capacity.

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SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huazhu Group Limited (Nasdaq: HTHT and HKEx: 1179) a leading and fast-growing multi-brand hotel group in China with international coverage (the “Company”), today announced that it has completed its previously announced put right offer relating to its 0.375% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (CUSIP No. 16949N AC3) (the “Notes”). The put right offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Based on information from Wilmington Trust, National Association as the paying agent for the Notes, US$6,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly surrendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the put right offer. The aggregate purchase price of these Notes was US$6,000.06. The Company has accepted all of the surrendered Notes for repurchase and has forwarded cash in payment of the same to the paying agent for distribution to the applicable holders.

Materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) will be available electronically without charge at the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov. Documents filed with the SEC may also be obtained without charge at the Company’s website, https://ir.huazhu.com/.

About Huazhu Group Limited

Originated in China, Huazhu Group Limited is a world-leading hotel group. As of June 30, 2020, Huazhu operated 6,187 hotels with 599,235 rooms in operation in 16 countries. Huazhu’s brands include Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, Orange Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Manxin Hotel, Madison Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, and Ni Hao Hotel. Upon the completion of Deutsche Hospitality acquisition on January 2, 2020, Huazhu added five brands to its portfolio, including Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, Maxx by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel and Zleep Hotel. In addition, Huazhu also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.

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Huazhu Investor Relations
Tel: +86 (21) 6195 9561
Email: ir@huazhu.com
http://ir.huazhu.com

FAQ

What was the outcome of Huazhu Group's put right offer for its Convertible Senior Notes?

Huazhu Group successfully repurchased US$6,000 of its Convertible Senior Notes during the put right offer that expired on October 29, 2020.

When did Huazhu Group's put right offer for Convertible Senior Notes expire?

The put right offer expired on October 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. New York City time.

What is Huazhu Group's operational scale as of June 30, 2020?

As of June 30, 2020, Huazhu Group operated 6,187 hotels with 599,235 rooms across 16 countries.

How has Huazhu Group expanded its hotel portfolio recently?

Huazhu Group expanded its portfolio following the acquisition of Deutsche Hospitality, adding five new brands.