Episode 69: Barry Diller's $18B Bid to Take MGM Private
Barry Diller's People Inc. — formerly IAC — submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire the remaining shares of MGM Resorts International it doesn't already own, valuing the casino and hospitality giant at $18 billion and signaling an intent to take the company private. For agents, producers, and executives tracking capital concentration in entertainment-adjacent assets, this is a landmark move by one of the industry's most consequential dealmakers. Key Takeaways: People Inc. offered $48.30 per share in cash — a 24% premium to MGM's 30-day VWAP and more than 30% to its 90-day VWAP as of May…
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