Fertitta Entertainment acquires Caesar’s Entertainment for $17.6BN

Fertitta Entertainment has signed a DA to acquire Caesar’s Entertainment for $17.6BN in an all cash deal including $11.9BN in estimated debt. Caesar’s shareholders will receive $31/share, a 49% premium since before the rumors broke. After a go-shop period till June 11, the deal will close in 2027 after regulatory approval. Financing will come from a mix of Fertitta equity and committed debt arranged by ten banks. The buyer is led by Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Huston Rockets and the Golden Nugget casino brand.

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley advised Tilman Fertitta and PJT acted as sell side advisors to Caesar’s.

I know people on this forum hate on PJT M&A but top strategic advisory groups like the Media and Entertainment vertical are still heavy hitters. Curious to hear yalls thoughts?

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Senior Secured Notes (2030 and 2032) and senior unsecured notes (2029 and 2032) totaling $12BN rolling over to consolidated entity to avoid high interest. The new debt hasn’t been disclosed yet but it should be just under $5BN including bridge and new senior secured loans/bonds.

Correct me if I’m wrong

 

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