Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $2.9 Billion
Senior Secured Term Loan B
Client & Transactional Partners Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Our Role Co-Manager

Summary

On February 6, 2024, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed on the syndication of a new $2.9 billion Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan B (the TLB) for Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CEI or the Company). Proceeds of the TLB will be used in combination with $1.5 billion of senior secured notes to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes. KBCM acted as Co-Manager on the transaction.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, CEI has grown through developing new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. CEI’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names.

The Company offers diversified gaming, entertainment, and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. CEI owned, leased, branded, or managed an aggregate of 53 domestic properties in 18 states with ~52,500 slot machines, video lottery terminals and tables, ~2,700 table games, and ~46,900 hotel rooms as of September 30, 2023.

B I Deal Disclosure

KeyBanc Capital Markets is a trade name under which the corporate and investment banking products and services of KeyCorp and its subsidiaries, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., member FINRA/SIPC (“KBCMI”), and KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank N.A.”), are marketed. Securities products and services are offered by KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. and by its licensed securities representatives. Banking products and services are offered by KeyBank N.A.

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