M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.90
IAC (renamed People Incorporated) proposes to acquire MGM Resorts for $48.30/share cash
IAC Inc.
- Proposal to acquire all MGM shares not already owned (26.1%) at $48.30/share cash.
- 24.1% premium to 30-day VWAP; >30% to 90-day VWAP; 10.6% to last close.
- Funding from existing cash plus debt/equity; IAC to hold >50.1% post-close.
- Non-binding; subject to due diligence, definitive agreement, gaming approvals.
- MGM management expected to continue; IAC would control the business.