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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone Group (BX US)</a> has returned for a fourth time with a revised indicative offer of A$13.10 cash per share, a 4.8% bump to its previous offer of A$12.50.</li>
<li>The Board intends to recommend a binding offer of no less than A$13.10 per share. CPH, the largest shareholder, is “encouraged by today’s announcement.”</li>
<li>The Board’s willingness to recommend a binding offer may draw out rival suitors. At the last close of A$12.65, the shares trade at a 3.6% gross spread to the offer.</li>
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Blackstone Group (BX US) has returned for a fourth time with a revised indicative offer of A$13.10 cash per share, a 4.8% bump to its previous offer of A$12.50.
The Board intends to recommend a binding offer of no less than A$13.10 per share. CPH, the largest shareholder, is “encouraged by today’s announcement.”
The Board’s willingness to recommend a binding offer may draw out rival suitors. At the last close of A$12.65, the shares trade at a 3.6% gross spread to the offer.


Blackstone’s Fourth Bid for Crown Resorts

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>Blackstone and affiliates have increased its Offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a> to A$13.10/share in cash, from A$12.50 previously, and up from A$11.85/share initially.  </li>
<li>The proposal is subject to the same conditions as the Blackstone proposal announced on 19 November, including completing further due diligence, regulatory approvals, and unanimous support from Crown's Board.</li>
<li>Crown will engage further with Blackstone on a non-exclusive basis and its current intention is to recommend that shareholders vote in favour should both parties enter into a binding agreement.</li>
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Blackstone and affiliates have increased its Offer for Crown Resorts (CWN AU) to A$13.10/share in cash, from A$12.50 previously, and up from A$11.85/share initially.  
The proposal is subject to the same conditions as the Blackstone proposal announced on 19 November, including completing further due diligence, regulatory approvals, and unanimous support from Crown's Board.
Crown will engage further with Blackstone on a non-exclusive basis and its current intention is to recommend that shareholders vote in favour should both parties enter into a binding agreement.


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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone Group (BX US)</a> has returned for a third time with a A$12.50 cash per share offer, a marginal 1.2% bump to its last offer of A$12.35 on 10 May.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a> is at the start of a difficult reform agenda it needs to fulfil to maintain its gaming licenses. Nevertheless, Blackstone’s ongoing interest suggest inherent value.</li>
<li>Blackstone’s bid retains leeway for a bump and may draw out previous suitors. At the last close of A$11.54, the shares trade at an 8.3% gross spread to the offer.</li>
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Blackstone Group (BX US) has returned for a third time with a A$12.50 cash per share offer, a marginal 1.2% bump to its last offer of A$12.35 on 10 May.

Crown Resorts (CWN AU) is at the start of a difficult reform agenda it needs to fulfil to maintain its gaming licenses. Nevertheless, Blackstone’s ongoing interest suggest inherent value.
Blackstone’s bid retains leeway for a bump and may draw out previous suitors. At the last close of A$11.54, the shares trade at an 8.3% gross spread to the offer.


Blackstone Third-Time Lucky with Crown Resorts Bid?

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<li>Blackstone and affiliates are offering shareholders of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crown-resorts-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:808:1" rel="noopener">Crown Resorts (CWN AU)</a> A$12.50/share in cash, a 26.2% premium to last close.</li>
<li>Crown had previously rejected Blackstone's prior A$12.35/share proposal, opting to side with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/star-entertainment-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:926:1" rel="noopener">Star Entertainment Group (SGR AU)</a>'s bid. Star subsequently walked in July amid the Victorian Royal Commission noise.</li>
<li>Blackstone's acquisition proposal has received preliminary approvals from various regulators. </li>
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Blackstone and affiliates are offering shareholders of Crown Resorts (CWN AU) A$12.50/share in cash, a 26.2% premium to last close.
Crown had previously rejected Blackstone's prior A$12.35/share proposal, opting to side with Star Entertainment Group (SGR AU)'s bid. Star subsequently walked in July amid the Victorian Royal Commission noise.
Blackstone's acquisition proposal has received preliminary approvals from various regulators. 


Crown Resorts: Blackstone Really, Really Wants This

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Equity Bottom-Up

Star Entertainment Group / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Australia's Star Entertainment has three key casino properties, all of which show early signs of post-pandemic recovery reversing losses with earnings gains and growing financial discipline and strengthening earnings  prospects.</li>
<li>While stock at $4.15 at writing sits near 52 week high, prospects indicate even better numbers to come during its FY1Q22 and FY2Q22 on the way.</li>
<li>Star pulled its $billion bid for competitor Crown Resorts citing continuing regulatory uncertainties, but Star faces some of its own.</li>
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Australia's Star Entertainment has three key casino properties, all of which show early signs of post-pandemic recovery reversing losses with earnings gains and growing financial discipline and strengthening earnings  prospects.
While stock at $4.15 at writing sits near 52 week high, prospects indicate even better numbers to come during its FY1Q22 and FY2Q22 on the way.
Star pulled its $billion bid for competitor Crown Resorts citing continuing regulatory uncertainties, but Star faces some of its own.


Star Entertainment Group Ltd: S Recovery Cycle Story While the Stock Is Still Cheap

Australia

The Star Entertainment Group Limited owns and operates casinos and hotels. The Company offers services and amenities such as gaming facilities, nightclubs, bars, restaurants, exhibition centers. The Star Entertainment Group conducts business in Australia.

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Blackstone Third-Time Lucky with Crown Resorts Bid?

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Crown Resorts: Blackstone Really, Really Wants This

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