Article: Hilton Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Red Lion Chain and Selected Doubletree Locations to WestCoast Hospitality.

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. & SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2001

Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE:HLT) and WestCoast Hospitality Corp. (NYSE:WEH) today entered into a non-binding letter of intent whereby Hilton will sell to WestCoast Hospitality its Red Lion chain of hotels and five Doubletree hotels.

The companies are making this announcement because they will be disclosing the proposed transaction in connection with pursuing potential franchises.

The transaction, which is subject to negotiation of a definitive agreement and the successful completion of due diligence, is expected to close by year-end ...

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