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South African millionaire Sol Kerzner's newly opened Atlantis, on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, sets the tone.
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Another influence on the decision of Kerzner's owners was looming competition for the resort the likes of which Atlantis had never encountered.
WSJ: Resort Operator Kerzner Becomes Smaller
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Some, such as Baron Funds, contributed their equity in the 2006 deal in the form of stock they already held in Kerzner.
WSJ: Resort Operator Kerzner Becomes Smaller
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Mr. Kerzner cashed out some of his shares and rolled over the rest into the newly private company, people familiar with the deal say.
WSJ: Resort Operator Kerzner Becomes Smaller
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Istithmar both contributed its existing Kerzner stock and invested more cash.
WSJ: Resort Operator Kerzner Becomes Smaller
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Also in 2008, Kerzner completed construction of Atlantis the Palm, its resort in Dubai, with 1, 539 rooms, a water park, a marine habitat and luxury stores.
WSJ: Resort Operator Kerzner Becomes Smaller
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The development project, supported by South African billionaire Sol Kerzner, includes what is touted as the Middle East's largest water park and an aquarium of 65, 000 fish.
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Kerzner tried for months prior to the mortgage's Sept. 9 due date to restructure the debt with Brookfield, which held a critical junior piece of the loan.
WSJ: Resort Operator Kerzner Becomes Smaller
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For a contrast, follow one of the Palm "fronds" to its southern edge and you will find another of Sol Kerzner's hotels: the recently opened One and Only the Palm.
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