Lemon Tree Hotels has clarified that reports of Warburg Pincus acquiring a stake in the company are factually incorrect and misleading. The company stated that no negotiations, discussions, agreements or proposals are ongoing or have been approved regarding any acquisition by Warburg Pincus. While the company evaluates strategic options, no binding agreement has been entered into.
Response to Media Reports
Lemon Tree Hotels has addressed recent media reports suggesting a potential stake acquisition by Warburg Pincus. The company issued a clarification on January 8, 2026, in response to inquiries about the accuracy of these reports.
No Active Negotiations
Lemon Tree Hotels explicitly stated that no negotiations, discussions, agreements or proposals are currently underway or have received approval concerning the acquisition of shares by Warburg Pincus. This includes any potential acquisition from APG Strategic RE Pool or any other means, including preferential allotment of shares.
Strategic Evaluations
Lemon Tree Hotels confirms that, in the ordinary course of business, it routinely evaluates strategic and financial opportunities and investments, which includes assessing its subsidiaries. It emphasized that all such discussions are provisional and subject to requisite approvals and definitive documentation. Currently, no binding agreement has been established, and the Board of Directors has not approved any transaction of this nature.
No Undisclosed Information
The company maintains that it is unaware of any undisclosed information that could explain any unusual movement in trading activity. The media speculation regarding a stake purchase by Warburg Pincus is inaccurate.
Source: BSE
