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Hotel buys expand The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE) footprint

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The Generation Essentials Group reports that its subsidiary TGE has completed two major hotel acquisitions, expanding its global hospitality portfolio to nearly 1,000 rooms. TGE acquired a 50% interest in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth for US$72 million (A$100 million), with the property valued at US$201 million (A$280 million), adding 205 luxury rooms in a landmark waterfront location.

Separately, TGE completed the purchase of super majority interests in the Upper View Regalia Hotel in Kuala Lumpur for US$38 million, adding 129 guest rooms in a prime city-center site that will be renovated and rebranded under the AMTD name. These moves deepen AMTD’s presence in Australia and Malaysia and mark another strategic milestone in TGE’s premium hospitality expansion.

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TGE makes two sizable hotel investments, expanding its branded hospitality footprint.

The Generation Essentials Group, via TGE, has completed acquisitions in Australia and Malaysia totaling US$110 million in consideration. The 50% stake in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth values that asset at US$201 million, while the Upper View Regalia Hotel adds another owned property in a key Asian capital.

The filings emphasize strategic positioning: Perth’s Elizabeth Quay waterfront and Kuala Lumpur’s main commercial district, plus renovation and AMTD rooftop branding in Malaysia. Together, these assets bring TGE’s hospitality portfolio to nearly 1,000 rooms, increasing exposure to tourism and premium lodging, while also concentrating more capital into cyclical real-estate and travel markets.

Future company disclosures may clarify how these properties contribute to revenue, earnings, and return on invested capital, particularly after the Malaysian hotel’s renovation and integration into the AMTD branded network alongside existing hotels in Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York.

Ritz-Carlton Perth consideration US$72 million Total consideration for 50% interest in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Ritz-Carlton Perth property value US$201 million (A$280 million) Implied total property valuation for The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Upper View Regalia consideration US$38 million Total consideration for super majority interests in Kuala Lumpur hotel
Ritz-Carlton Perth rooms 205 rooms Number of luxury rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Upper View Regalia rooms 129 rooms Number of guest rooms at Upper View Regalia Hotel
Hospitality portfolio scale nearly 1,000 rooms Total rooms in AMTD’s hospitality portfolio after acquisitions
Upper View Regalia parking 80 car parking bays Parking capacity at the Kuala Lumpur hotel
Golden Horse Awards for film 3 awards Awards won by AMTD-produced film “Mother Bhumi”
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42686

 

 

 

The Generation Essentials Group

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

66 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau

75001 Paris

France

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

  

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release – AMTD’s Successful Completion of Acquisition of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Valued at A$280 Million
99.2   Press Release – AMTD’s Successful Completion of Acquisition of Upper View Regalia Hotel in Malaysia for US$38 Million

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  The Generation Essentials Group
   
  By :

/s/ Feridun Hamdullahpur

  Name : Dr. Feridun Hamdullahpur
  Title : Director

 

Date: May 29, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

AMTD’s Successful Completion of Acquisition of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Valued at A$280 Million

 

PARIS and NEW YORK and LONDON, May 29, 2026 -- AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), and The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”, NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital Inc., (collectively, “AMTD”) jointly announce the successful completion of TGE’s acquisition of 50% interests in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, Australia, for a total consideration of US$72 million (A$100 million), with the property valued at US$201 million (A$280 million).

 

Located in Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth is the centrepiece of the Elizabeth Quay development on Perth’s waterfront. Perched on the edge of the Swan River, the hotel offers unobstructed views of the river, the city skyline, and surrounding urban parks through floor-to-ceiling windows. This irreplaceable location underpins the property’s compelling long-term appreciation potential.

 

The hotel comprises 205 luxury rooms, a restaurant and lounges, a bar, a spa, an infinity pool, a fitness centre, and versatile event spaces. As the 100th Ritz-Carlton hotel globally, the property holds strong symbolic significance within the brand’s portfolio.

 

Australia is a market of special significance to AMTD. The AMTD Group was founded in 2003 with involvement from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Building on this history, AMTD is delighted to further strengthen its presence in Australia through this landmark acquisition.

 

The completion of this transaction represents another important strategic milestone in the expansion of TGE’s hospitality portfolio. Upon closing, AMTD’s hospitality portfolio now totals nearly 1,000 rooms, further reinforcing its expanding footprint and long-term commitment to the global hospitality space.

 

About AMTD Group

 

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

 

About AMTD IDEA Group

 

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions conglomerate group, connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) at @AMTDGroup.

 

 

 

 

About AMTD Digital Inc.

 

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

 

About The Generation Essentials Group

 

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L’Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties. Also, TGE is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor manager, with its first SPAC successfully raised and priced on December 18, 2025.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs, plans, and expectations of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and/or The Generation Essentials Group, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the filings of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and none of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

For AMTD IDEA Group:
IR Office
AMTD IDEA Group
EMAIL: ir@amtdinc.com 

 

For AMTD Digital Inc.:
IR Office
AMTD Digital Inc.
EMAIL: ir@amtdigital.net 

 

For The Generation Essentials Group:
IR Office
The Generation Essentials Group
EMAIL: ir@tge.media 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

AMTD’s Successful Completion of Acquisition of Upper View Regalia Hotel in Malaysia for US$38 Million

 

PARIS and NEW YORK and LONDON, May 29, 2026  -- AMTD Group Inc. (“AMTD Group”), AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), and The Generation Essentials Group (“TGE”, NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital Inc., (collectively, “AMTD”) jointly announce the successful completion of TGE’s acquisition of super majority interests in the Upper View Regalia Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a total consideration of US$38 million.

 

The Upper View Regalia Hotel is located at No. 2 Jalan Anjung Putra, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50480, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Strategically positioned in the heart of the city’s main commercial and business district, the property enjoys excellent connectivity and convenient access to key landmarks, including Sunway Putra Mall and Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), both just a few minutes’ walk away, as well as the nearby Open University Malaysia.

 

The property comprises 129 guest rooms and 80 car parking bays, and features a signature rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline by day and night. Following completion of the acquisition, the hotel will undergo a comprehensive renovation. Further, AMTD rooftop signage will be installed, making the hotel a new addition to AMTD’s branded hotel portfolio, alongside iclub AMTD Sheung Wan Hotel (Hong Kong), Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore, and AMTD IDEA Tribeca Hotel (New York).

 

AMTD branded hotels focus on serving global citizens and local communities that value high-quality lifestyle and hospitality experiences. Malaysia represents a key strategic market for AMTD, underpinned by resilient economic growth, robust consumer spending, and one of the largest Chinese-speaking populations outside China. AMTD is committed to meeting the evolving hospitality and mobility needs of Malaysia’s growing Chinese and broader Asian communities.

 

This hospitality investment further reinforces AMTD’s broader, long-term commitment to the Malaysian market. In the film sector, AMTD produced the Malaysian film “Mother Bhumi,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Chong Keat Aun and starring Fan Bingbing, with AMTD founder Dr. Calvin Choi serving as executive producer. The film has enjoyed notable success, winning three awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards, including Best Leading Actress for Fan Bingbing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Film Song. Most recently, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted a royal audience to Fan Bingbing and the “Mother Bhumi” production team at Istana Pasir Pelangi. In addition, AMTD’s L’OFFICIEL (Women’s Edition), L’OFFICIEL Hommes (Men’s Edition), and LA REVUE DES MONTRES (luxury watch review) all perform strongly and are deeply integrated into Malaysia’s fashion, culture, and lifestyle landscape. From entering the market through film and media to now establishing a physical hospitality presence, AMTD’s strategy in Malaysia is to deeply cultivate the market and create long-term, sustainable value.

 

 

 

 

The completion of this transaction represents another important strategic milestone in the expansion of TGE’s hospitality portfolio. Upon closing, AMTD’s hospitality portfolio now approaches a total of 1,000 rooms, further reinforcing its expanding footprint and long-term commitment to the global hospitality space.

 

About AMTD Group

 

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

 

About AMTD IDEA Group

 

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions conglomerate group, connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) at @AMTDGroup.

 

About AMTD Digital Inc.

 

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

 

About The Generation Essentials Group

 

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L’Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties. Also, TGE is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor manager, with its first SPAC successfully raised and priced on December 18, 2025.

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs, plans, and expectations of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and/or The Generation Essentials Group, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the filings of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and none of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

For AMTD IDEA Group:
IR Office
AMTD IDEA Group
EMAIL: ir@amtdinc.com 

 

For AMTD Digital Inc.:
IR Office
AMTD Digital Inc.
EMAIL: ir@amtdigital.net 

 

For The Generation Essentials Group:
IR Office
The Generation Essentials Group
EMAIL: ir@tge.media 

 

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FAQ

What hotel assets did The Generation Essentials Group (TGE) acquire in this 6-K?

TGE completed two hotel acquisitions: a 50% interest in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth in Australia and super majority interests in the Upper View Regalia Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, expanding its premium global hospitality portfolio.

How much did TGE pay for The Ritz-Carlton, Perth acquisition?

TGE paid total consideration of US$72 million (A$100 million) for a 50% interest in The Ritz-Carlton, Perth. The filing notes the property is valued at US$201 million (A$280 million), highlighting its significance within TGE’s hospitality portfolio.

What is the value and size of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth property for TGE?

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth is valued at US$201 million (A$280 million) and includes 205 luxury rooms plus amenities such as a spa, infinity pool, fitness center, and event spaces. It is described as the centerpiece of Perth’s Elizabeth Quay waterfront development.

How much did TGE invest in the Upper View Regalia Hotel in Malaysia?

TGE acquired super majority interests in the Upper View Regalia Hotel for US$38 million. The Kuala Lumpur property has 129 guest rooms and 80 parking bays and will undergo comprehensive renovation, including AMTD rooftop signage and integration into AMTD’s branded hotel portfolio.

How large is AMTD and TGE’s hospitality portfolio after these acquisitions?

After closing the Ritz-Carlton, Perth and Upper View Regalia transactions, AMTD states its hospitality portfolio now totals or approaches nearly 1,000 rooms across a global set of premium hotels, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the hospitality sector.

Why are Australia and Malaysia important markets for The Generation Essentials Group (TGE)?

Australia and Malaysia are described as strategically important, with Australia tied to AMTD’s founding history and Malaysia highlighted for resilient growth and large Chinese-speaking communities. These hotel investments deepen AMTD and TGE’s long-term presence in both markets.

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