31Share PerformancePERCENTAGE REVALUATION OF NH HOTELES AND IBEX 35TAKEOVER BID FOR 100% OF SOTOGRANDENH Hoteles has launched a takeover for 100% of Sotograndesshare capital, via a share swap at the ratio of one new NH Hotelesshare per Sotogrande share. The offer is subject to approval at theGeneral Shareholders Meeting. NH Hoteles already owns 79.06%of Sotograndes share capital, and the bid is therefore aimed at theremaining 20.94%. La Sociedad de Promoción y Participación Empresarial Caja deMadrid, which owns a 17.27% interest in Sotogrande, notified on 16January 2006 that it would accept the offer, thus taking its stake inNH Hoteles to more than 10%.DIVIDEND PAYOUTIn line with the dividend policy of recent years, NH Hoteles, subjectto approval at the General Shareholders Meeting, will pay itsshareholders a dividend of €0.26 per share.NH HOTELES OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE* Stable NH Hoteles shareholders are considered to be those representedon the Board of Directors.