Thunderbird’s Gaming Operations in Peru to be So

ZURICH, Switzerland, Oct. 05, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Resorts Inc. (“Thunderbird” or “Group”) (Euronext Amsterdam:TBIRD) (FSE:4TR): The Group owns a mixed-use, 19-story tower in Lima, Peru that is comprised of a 66 all-suite hotel, approximately 5,400 m2 of leasable offices, approximately 7,000 m2 casino operation with approximately 680 gaming positions, and 308 underground parking spaces.  The Group also operates 3 other gaming operations in Peru, with an additional approximately 560 gaming positions.

The Group is pleased to announce that it has signed binding agreements with SunDreams S.A. of Chile to sell all of our Peruvian gaming operations plus the approximately 7,000 m2 of gaming real estate and approximately 150 parking spaces.  The price for these assets is USD $26 million.  The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent and regulatory approvals, and is projected to be completed before the end of January 2018.

The Group is not selling its 66 all-suite Fiesta hotel or its approximately 5,400 m2 of leasable offices or the remaining parking area as a part of this transaction.  We will continue to pursue transaction(s) that support the best interests of shareholders as per the shareholder mandate set forth in the September 21, 2016, Special Resolutions.  We will keep you informed as to any material events and/or progress.

Salomon Guggenheim Chief Executive Officer and President

ABOUT THE COMPANY: We are an international provider of branded casino and hospitality services, focused on markets in Latin America.  Our mission is to “create extraordinary experiences for our guests.” Additional information about the Group is available at www.thunderbirdresorts.com .

Contact : Peter LeSar, Chief Financial Officer ∙ Email : plesar@thunderbirdresorts.com

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