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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 11, 2026HospitalitySource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
A&O Hotels & Hostels acquires Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
£8.2M
Target
Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group
Acquirer
A&O Hotels & Hostels
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed
A&O Hotels & Hostels agreed to acquire Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group. Reported deal value: £8.2M. Status: Completed. Sector: Hospitality. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-11. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Amy a&o Hostels , Europe largest and fastest growing hostel chain with 30,000 beds under management, announces the freehold purchase of two hotel assets, located on Portland and Dickinson Streets in central Manchester , from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 11, 2026 · premierconstructionnews.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Hospitality with a reported deal value of £8.2M. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: premierconstructionnews.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index