Barry Diller's People Inc. Preparing Bid for MGM Resorts
Quick Look
- Barry Diller's People Inc. is reportedly preparing an $18 billion bid to acquire MGM Resorts, offering $48.30 per share in cash.
- Diller, already on MGM's board, would recuse himself from voting on the deal.
- People Inc. currently holds a 26.1% stake in MGM.
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Why It Matters
Barry Diller's People Inc. is preparing a bid to buy casino giant MGM Resorts for more than $18 billion. The proposal includes an offer of $48.30 per share in cash. Diller, who sits on MGM's board, would recuse himself from any vote on the deal.
Barry Diller's People Inc. is preparing a bid to buy casino giant MGM Resorts, a deal that would value it at more than $18 billion, CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reported Monday.
The proposal has not yet been finalized, though the company is planning an offer of $48.30 per share in cash, Sorkin reported. MGM is the company behind major Las Vegas properties including Bellagio and Aria.
MGM's stock was up roughly 14% in premarket trading Monday. Shares of Diller's firm were up 4% premarket.
Diller already sits on the board of MGM Resorts and would recuse himself from any board vote on a potential deal, Sorkin reported.
People Inc., formerly known as IAC, owns a roughly 26.1% stake in MGM. The bid could come as early as Monday.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
People Inc. will make a formal offer for MGM Resorts.
Likely · Within days
MGM Resorts' stock price will remain elevated.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the bid be finalized?
- Will MGM Resorts accept the offer?
- What are the specific terms beyond the per-share price?
- What is the timeline for a potential decision?
