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Wyndham International, Inc. Announces Agreement
to Be Acquired by the Blackstone Group for $1.15
Per Share or Approximately $3.24 Billion
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DALLAS -- June 14, 2005 -- Wyndham International, Inc. (AMEX:WBR) announced today that it has entered into a definitive Merger Agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group in a transaction valued at $3.24 billion.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Blackstone will acquire all of the outstanding Common Stock of Wyndham for $1.15 per share in cash. The board of directors of Wyndham unanimously approved the Merger Agreement and recommended approval by its shareholders.

Fred J. Kleisner, Wyndham's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "Wyndham has followed a strategic approach to: simplify our corporate structure, refinance our debt and sell all non-strategic assets. We have created a stream-lined organization centered around 32 high quality owned and leased hotels and destination resorts plus the world's pre-eminent spa, the Golden Door. All of this has made Wyndham a much desired and sought after company in today's real estate market. In that regard, we are pleased to have signed a merger agreement with Blackstone."

Jonathan D. Gray, senior managing director of The Blackstone Group, said, "We are excited to acquire Wyndham International with its terrific collection of employees, properties and brands. We look forward to working with Wyndham's franchisees, owners and partners."

The completion of the Merger Agreement is subject to various customary closing conditions, including the approval of Wyndham's stockholders and the expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. Completion of the Merger Agreement is not subject to the receipt of financing by Blackstone. The closing of the Merger Agreement is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2005.

Wyndham previously announced the entry into a definitive Recapitalization Agreement with certain investors of Wyndham's Series B Preferred Stock in which all outstanding shares of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock would be converted into common stock. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the holders of shares of Preferred Stock will receive $72.17 per share in cash, subject to potential adjustment to reflect additional shares that may be issued as dividends after June 30, 2005.

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. acted as financial advisor to Wyndham in connection with the strategic review and this transaction. J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. provided a fairness opinion in connection with this transaction. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as legal advisor to Wyndham. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisor to Blackstone.

About Wyndham International, Inc.

Based in Dallas, Wyndham International, Inc. offers upscale and luxury hotel and resort accommodations. Wyndham owns, leases, manages and franchises hotels and resorts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, and guarantees that the best rates for its properties will be found on its proprietary Web site.  Wyndham is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (www.globalhotelalliance.com), a worldwide union of hospitality companies that provides guests with unique, personalized guest services.

About The Blackstone Group

The Blackstone Group, a private investment firm with offices in New York, Boston, Atlanta, London, Hamburg and Paris was founded in 1985. Blacksone's Real Estate Group has raised five funds, representing over $6 billion in total equity, and has a long track record of investing in hotels and other commercial properties. In addition to Real Estate, The Blackstone Group's core businesses include Private Equity, Corporate Debt Investing, Marketable Alternative Asset Management, Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory, and Restructuring and Reorganization Advisory. The Blackstone Group can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.Blackstone.com.

Statements about the expected effects, timing and completion of the proposed transaction and all other statements in this release other than historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements. 

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Contact:

Wyndham International, Inc.
www.wyndham.com

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Also See: The Private Investment Firm, Blackstone Group, Acquiring Prime Hospitality Corp. for Approximately $790 million; Plans to Convert 37 Wellesley Inns & Suites to Extend Stay America Brands / August 2004
The Blackstone Group to Acquire Boca Resorts in Deal Valued at $1.25 billion, including Debt / October 2004


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