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MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) caps IAC and Barry Diller voting power via new agreement

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MGM Resorts International entered into a new Voting Agreement with IAC Inc. and Barry Diller on April 3, 2026. The agreement requires IAC, Mr. Diller and their controlled affiliates to vote any MGM voting power they hold above 25.73% in the same proportion as other stockholders on all matters submitted for a stockholder vote, excluding non‑voting stockholders.

The agreement ends if the IAC group’s beneficial ownership in MGM falls below 17.5%, if MGM’s board fails to nominate up to two IAC‑designated, qualified directors for election, or if a change of control occurs. Mr. Diller and his controlled affiliates outside IAC are released from these voting restrictions once he no longer holds top leadership roles at IAC and those affiliates cease to hold at least one‑third of IAC’s voting power.

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MGM formalizes limits on IAC/Diller voting power while preserving board representation rights.

This agreement shapes how a large stockholder block tied to IAC Inc. and Barry Diller can influence MGM Resorts International. Any voting power above 25.73% must mirror the broader shareholder vote, which constrains unilateral control on contested matters.

The arrangement is conditional on IAC maintaining at least 17.5% voting ownership and MGM’s board nominating up to two IAC‑designated, qualified directors. A change of control or a breakdown in these conditions ends the agreement, so its long‑term effect depends on future ownership levels and board‑nomination decisions.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Excess voting threshold 25.73% of total voting power Portion of MGM voting securities that must be voted proportionally with other stockholders
Ownership floor for agreement 17.5% of MGM voting securities Minimum collective beneficial ownership for Covered Entities for agreement to remain in effect
IAC director designees Up to 2 directors Number of IAC‑designated Qualified Directors MGM’s board must nominate
Board addition timing 1 month Time for MGM board to add IAC‑designated Qualified Director(s), subject to approvals
IAC voting power trigger for Diller Entities One-third of IAC voting power Minimum IAC voting stake by Diller Entities to keep MGM voting restrictions in place
Voting Agreement regulatory
"entered into a Voting Agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) with IAC Inc., a Delaware corporation"
Excess Voting Securities financial
"constitute in excess of 25.73% of the total voting power of the outstanding voting securities of the Company (the “Excess Voting Securities”)"
change of control financial
"and (iii) the occurrence of a change of control of the Company"
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
Corporate Governance Guidelines regulatory
"meet the qualifications of a director set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines"
A company’s corporate governance guidelines are a set of written rules and practices that explain how its board and executives make decisions, oversee risks, and hold themselves accountable—think of them as the organization’s playbook for fair and responsible leadership. Investors care because these guidelines shape how transparent decision-making is, reduce the chance of surprises or conflicts, and influence long‑term stability and trust, much like house rules keep a household running smoothly.
Qualified Director regulatory
"who each meet the qualifications of a director set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines (a “Qualified Director”)"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2026
MGM Resorts International
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware001-1036288-0215232
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada  89109
(Address of principal executive offices – Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (702) 693-7120
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class 
Trading
Symbol(s)
 Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock (Par Value $0.01) MGM New York Stock ExchangeNYSE
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CRF § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CRF § 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 
 



 
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On April 3, 2026, MGM Resorts International, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into a Voting Agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) with IAC Inc., a Delaware corporation (“IAC”) and Barry Diller. The following is a summary of the material terms of the Voting Agreement. The summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Voting Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to the Voting Agreement, at any time a matter is brought to a vote at an annual or special meeting of the Company’s stockholders (or in connection with any action proposed to be taken by stockholders in lieu of a meeting), IAC, Mr. Diller and their respective controlled affiliates (collectively the “Covered Entities”) will vote any voting securities that they beneficially own that collectively constitute in excess of 25.73% of the total voting power of the outstanding voting securities of the Company (the “Excess Voting Securities”) on each matter in the same proportion as the stockholders of the Company (other than the Covered Entities) vote their voting securities on such matters (disregarding stockholders that do not vote).

The Voting Agreement will terminate automatically upon the earliest to occur of (i) the Covered Entities collectively ceasing to beneficially own 17.5% or more of the voting securities of the Company then outstanding, (ii) the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) having failed to nominate two (2) directors designated by IAC (should IAC elect to designate two (2) directors) who each meet the qualifications of a director set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines (a “Qualified Director”) to stand for election to the Board at the applicable annual meeting of shareholders (such nomination condition, the “Nomination Condition”) and (iii) the occurrence of a change of control of the Company. If IAC determines not to designate one or more individuals to be nominated for election to the Board, the Voting Agreement will not terminate. In addition, in order to satisfy the Nomination Condition, if at any time fewer than two (2) directors on the Board have been designated by IAC, the Board is required to cause Qualified Director(s) to be added within one (1) month of designation by IAC, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals. As of the date of entry into the Voting Agreement, Mr. Diller was deemed to be designated to serve on the Board by IAC.

In addition, Mr. Diller and his controlled affiliates, other than IAC and its controlled affiliates (collectively, the “Diller Entities”), will no longer be subject to the voting restriction with respect to any Excess Voting Securities, and the Diller Entities will no longer be considered Covered Entities, when both of the following conditions are satisfied: (i) Mr. Diller no longer serves as either the Chairman of the Board of Directors of IAC or as Senior Executive of IAC; and (ii) the Diller Entities no longer beneficially own voting securities of IAC representing at least one-third of the total voting power of the outstanding voting securities of IAC.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)
Not applicable.
(b)
Not applicable.
(c)
Not applicable.
(d)
Exhibits:

Exhibit No.
Description
10.1
Voting Agreement, dated April 3, 2026, by and among the Company, IAC Inc. and Barry Diller.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).





SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 MGM Resorts International
   
Date: April 7, 2026By:/s/ Jessica Cunningham
  Name: Jessica Cunningham
  Title: Senior Vice President, Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary
 
 

FAQ

What is the new Voting Agreement between MGM (MGM) and IAC?

The Voting Agreement requires IAC, Barry Diller and their controlled affiliates to vote any MGM voting power above 25.73% in proportion to other stockholders. It standardizes how this large block votes on all stockholder matters, limiting disproportionate influence.

How does the Voting Agreement affect IAC and Barry Diller’s voting power in MGM (MGM)?

IAC, Barry Diller and their controlled affiliates must vote excess MGM voting power above 25.73% in line with how other stockholders vote. They still exercise their base holdings normally, but their additional voting power cannot be used to diverge from broader shareholder outcomes.

When does the MGM (MGM) Voting Agreement with IAC terminate?

The agreement ends if the IAC-related entities’ beneficial ownership in MGM falls below 17.5%, if MGM’s board fails to nominate up to two qualified IAC‑designated directors, or if a change of control of MGM occurs. Any of these events automatically terminates the arrangement.

What board representation rights does IAC receive under the MGM (MGM) Voting Agreement?

IAC may designate up to two individuals who meet MGM’s Corporate Governance Guidelines as qualified directors. MGM’s board must nominate these designees for election and, if fewer than two IAC designees are on the board, add qualified designees within one month, subject to required regulatory approvals.

How can Barry Diller and his affiliates exit the MGM (MGM) voting restrictions?

Barry Diller and his controlled affiliates outside IAC are released from the excess voting restrictions when he no longer serves as IAC’s Chairman or Senior Executive and those affiliates no longer hold at least one‑third of IAC’s voting power. At that point, they are no longer treated as Covered Entities.

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