VICI Properties Inc. reports news on its real estate investment trust portfolio of gaming, hospitality, wellness, entertainment and leisure destinations in the United States and Canada. Company updates commonly cover acquisitions, sale-leaseback transactions, triple-net lease agreements, tenant relationships and amendments involving casino and resort real estate.
Recurring developments also include operating and financial results, capital-structure matters, governance updates and shareholder voting items. News involving VICI often centers on how newly acquired or re-leased properties fit within its portfolio of experiential real estate assets, including major gaming destinations and regional casino properties.
Caesars Entertainment and VICI Properties announced the successful sale of Harrah's Reno Hotel and Casino for $41.5 million to an affiliate of CAI Investments. The financial proceeds were allocated 75% to VICI and 25% to Caesars. Importantly, the annual rent payments under their existing Regional Master Lease will remain unchanged following this transaction. This strategic divestment reflects both companies' ongoing efforts to optimize their operational portfolios and maintain stable revenue streams.
On September 18, 2020, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) announced a $400 million mortgage with VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI), secured by the CAESARS FORUM Conference Center in Las Vegas. The five-year mortgage carries an initial interest rate of 7.7% and permits prepayment starting in the third year. Concurrently, Caesars and VICI amended their existing Put-Call Right Agreement, accelerating VICI's call option to 2025. The conditionality regarding a potential land sale near The LINQ has been waived, and both parties are evaluating this land transaction.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) and VICI Properties (VICI) have finalized agreements to sell Harrah's Louisiana Downs to Rubico Acquisition Corp. for $22 million. The proceeds will be distributed as $16.5 million to Caesars and $5.5 million to VICI, adjusted for cash and working capital. The deal is anticipated to close by early 2021, pending regulatory approvals. Importantly, annual base rent payments under the existing lease between Caesars and VICI will remain unchanged, indicating stability in their ongoing financial arrangements.