
The CreditWatch listing follows Wyndham's announcement that it plans to purchase the economy-segment Microtel Inns & Suites and the mid-scale extended-stay Hawthorne Suites brands from a subsidiary of Global Hyatt Corp.
The purchase price was not disclosed. While the brand acquisitions are a good strategic fit f

(That said, we expect the transaction to add only a modest amount to the company's leverage--and all by itself, the transaction would not lead to a potential downgrade.) Captive finance adjusted leverage was near 3x at March 2008, compared with appropriate levels for a 'BBB' rating in the mid-2x area.
We currently anticipate continued operating momentum in Wyndha


"In the event there is a downgrade, we expect that it would be limited to one notch," noted Standard & Poor's credit analyst Emile Courtney.
Media Contact:Mimi Barker, New York (1) 212-438-5054, mimi_barker@standardandpoors.com Analyst Contact:
Emile Courtney, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7824
Emile Courtney, CFA, New York (1) 212-438-7824