Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) M&A Presentation summary
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M&A Presentation summary
10 Jul, 2025Transaction overview
Entered binding term sheet to acquire real property assets of Bally's Kansas City and Shreveport, fund Chicago casino improvements, and adjust Lincoln option.
Total funded amount is $1.585 billion, with a 15-year lease term and blended cap rate of 8.3%.
Initial cash rent is $132.1 million, subject to CPI-based escalations between 1.0% and 2.0%.
Bally's Lincoln option/call right valued at $735 million, exercisable through September 2026, with a call right starting October 2026.
Pro forma rent coverage ratio exceeds 2.0x.
Strategic benefits and strengths
Expands relationship to 10 properties across 9 states, enhancing geographic diversification.
Transaction expected to be immediately accretive to AFFO per share.
Adds flagship Chicago casino, a major destination outside Las Vegas.
Portfolio now includes 68 properties across 20 states and 9 tenants.
Bally's Chicago flagship development
GLPI to invest $1.19 billion for land and improvements, with an 8.4% blended initial yield.
Ground lease acquisition for $250 million, 15-year term, 8.0% initial yield.
Construction financing up to $940 million, with total project costs exceeding $1.8 billion.
Funding expected from August 2024 to December 2026, with rent commencing as advancements are made.
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