M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.75
NEW ROYAL HOLDCO I INC. (GDEN): M&A transaction — Golden completes Nevada distributed gaming sale for ~$213.5M cash plus $37.5M purchased cash
NEW ROYAL HOLDCO I INC.
- Sale of Nevada distributed gaming ops to J&J Ventures Gaming closed Jan 10, 2024 for ~$213.5M plus ~$37.5M purchased cash.
- Earlier Montana distributed gaming ops sold to J&J on Sep 13, 2023 for ~$109M; combined with prior Rocky Gap sale for $260M.
- Total divestiture proceeds used to repay $175M term loan B; pro forma cash rises to $501M as of Sep 30, 2023.
- Pro forma net income for 9M 2023 is $3.5M vs $265.1M as reported, reflecting removal of divested ops and gains.
- Company retains branded Nevada tavern locations; records rental income from sub-lease to J&J Nevada.