Barry Diller’s People Corp. Plans $18 Billion Cash Bid for MGM Resorts
Barry Diller’s People Corp. is preparing a bid to acquire casino operator MGM Resorts, valuing the company at more than $18 billion, according to a CNBC report by Andrew Ross Sorkin on Monday. MGM shares surged roughly 14% in premarket trading following the news, while shares of Diller’s firm rose 4% in early trading.
Bid Details
The proposal, which has not yet been finalized, contemplates an offer of $48.30 per share in cash, Sorkin reported. The bid could be announced as early as Monday. Diller, who serves on MGM Resorts’ board of directors, is expected to recuse himself from any board vote regarding the potential transaction.
Stake and Background
People Corp., formerly known as IAC, currently holds approximately a 26.1% stake in MGM Resorts. MGM is the parent company of major Las Vegas properties, including Bellagio and Aria. Diller’s existing board position at MGM predates the takeover approach.
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