BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE MKT:IGC) announces that it has acquired a 10% stake in a 1,000-room luxury hotel development project encompassing 6+ acres in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. Consideration for the transaction was 4,000,000 IGC common shares.
The project is located in close proximity to Resorts World Genting, a hill resort destination that features the First World Indoor Theme Park and a casino that draws visitors from regions such as China, Korea and The Middle East. Cabaran Ultima, IGC’s project development and management company, will oversee the estimated $262 million venture.
“We see this opportunity in Genting Highlands as a watershed event for IGC. It allows us to participate in a significant luxury hotel development project that offers strong potential returns over a 5-year period and leverages our operational expertise from Cabaran Ultima, which we acquired in February 2016. There is a strong demand for hotel rooms and service apartments in the area and we are pleased to move forward with this very exciting endeavor,” stated Ram Mukunda, CEO.
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