Buyout Effort Fuels Big Gain for Legacy

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LEGACY HOTELS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $13 (Toronto symbol LGY.UN; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Units outstanding: 105.3 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; SI Rating: Extra risk) has formed a special committee to evaluate ways to enhance investor value, including a possible sale. Fairmont Raffles Holdings International, which owns about 23% of Legacy and manages its hotels, would probably support a takeover. The news caused the units to jump 25%. While Legacy’s high quality properties should attract several bids, a deal is far from certain. We now see Legacy as a hold. hold…