Spain's largest developer Metrovacesa said its management board has approved the proposal to split up the group by the end of the year. Under the plan agreed by Metrovacesa's majority shareholders, Rivero and his investor partner Bautista Soler will become 'reference shareholders' of France's Gecina, in which Metrovacesa holds a 68% stake, while the Sanahujas will increase their holding in Metrovacesa.
The Grand Hotel Imperiale in Forte dei Marmi, Italy has been sold to UAE-based real estate company Emaar Properties, owner of renowned buildings such as the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall.
