July 25 (Reuters) - Ashford Inc AINC.A
* Ashford - to buy controlling interest in privately held co
that conducts business of J&S audio visual in United States,
Mexico, and Dominican Republic
* Ashford Inc - deal for approximately $17.1 million in
cash and $4.3 million of Ashford common stock consideration
* Company expects to finance investment with a term loan of
approximately $12 million
* Ashford Inc - after giving effect to transaction, Ashford
will own approximately an 85% interest in common equity of J&S
* Ashford Inc - expects J&S to initially contribute
approximately $1.77 to its adjusted net income per diluted
share
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