MGM Falls 9% as Diller's People Withdraws $18 Billion Buyout Bid

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Barry Diller's People Inc. withdrew its proposal to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of MGM Resorts International, sending the casino operator's stock down 8.82% in premarket trading. People, which already holds about 27% of MGM, had offered $48.30 a share in cash in June, valuing the company at more than $18 billion. Diller said People had decided not to pursue taking the company private at this time because the deal's structure hadn't come together as hoped, though he left the door open to a possible strategic transaction and said People will consider alternatives. MGM's board said it is ready to continue as a standalone company. The company owns properties covering roughly 40% of the Las Vegas Strip but has struggled with sluggish visitor traffic, leaning on its China assets, including Macau, and its digital business for growth in recent quarters.

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Consumer Discretionary▼ · 2 stocks
MGM Resorts International
MGM
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Diller's People withdrew its $18B buyout bid for MGM, removing the takeover premium and sending shares down 8.82% premarket.

Communication Services▼ · 1 stocks
People Incorporated
PPLI
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People Inc. withdrew its $48.30/share buyout proposal for MGM, abandoning the take-private deal.

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