Merrill Mentions HLT and OEH As Takeover Targets

According a post from the New York Times' DealBook blog, Merrill Lynch analyst David Anders mentions Hilton Hotels (NYSE: HLT) and Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH) as possible takeover targets in the lodging sector following past deals including Four Seasons and Fairmont. Link

Bear Steans Comments on Takeover Prices of HLT and HOT

Commenting on the possibility of private equity takeovers in the hotel space, Bear Stearns said private equity firms could pay $40 for Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE: HLT) and $75 for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT).

WSJ Discusses Next Takeover Targets

The Wall Street Journal's 'Heard on the Street' column discuss who's the next takeover target, following the wave of deals. The article mentions Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S), Hilton Hotels (NYSE: HLT), Lennar (NYSE: LEN), Ryland Group (NYSE: RYL), D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI), Avis Budget Group (NYSE: CAR) and Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) as possible targets. The report also reiterated that private-equity firms are looking at ServiceMaster (NYSE: SVM). Link $