Golden Nugget Casinos seeks merger with Caesars Entertainment

In an interesting new development, the Las Vegas-based Golden Nugget Casinos has sought possible merger with industry leader Caesars Entertainment. The billionaire owner of Golden Nugget, Tilman Fertitta has reportedly approached Caesars for discussing the possibilities of a merger.

Fertitta, who also owns Houston Rockets professional basketball team and restaurant and entertainment company Landry’s, has proposed a merger plan by which Caesars would be the acquirer, and Caesars shareholders, including private equity firms Apollo Global Management and TPG Global, would remain shareholders of the merged entity, it is learned.

The response from Caesars to the offer is not yet clear. At present, Caesars’ market capitalisation is estimated at $6.3 billion, while Fertitta’s net worth is estimated at $4.5 billion.

The sources cautioned that a deal is not certain and asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential. Caesars declined to comment, while representatives of Fertitta, TPG, Apollo and Jack did not respond to requests for comment.

Caesars, which rose from bankruptcy chaos last year, has been reportedly mulling over acquisitions since the resurrection.

Source: CNBC