Simpson Thacher is representing Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV), in connection with its proposed acquisition of Diamond Resorts International for approximately $1.4 billion, consisting of approximately 34.5 million shares of Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. common stock, subject to customary adjustments.~~Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. is a leading global timeshare company that develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. also manages and operates two innovative club membership programs, Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and The Hilton Club®, providing exclusive exchange, leisure travel and reservation services for more than 325,000 club members.~~Diamond Resorts offers destinations, events and experiences to members with a focus on quality resorts, customer service and flexibility.~~The Simpson Thacher team includes Jonathan Corsico, Matthew Gabbard and Hilary Albrecht (M&A); Sophie Staples and Edward Grais (Tax); Jeannine McSweeney and Jason Fixelle (ECEB); Brian Gluck, Jonathan Ozner and Patrick Wolff (Credit); and Lori Lesser and Melanie Jolson (IP).