Mesquite Gaming, LLC

Overview

Deal Type Debt Capital Markets
Size $190 Million
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Client & Transactional Partners Mesquite Gaming, LLC
Oaktree Capital Management
Our Role Left Lead Arranger
Joint Bookrunner
Administrative Agent

Summary

On September 27, 2024, KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM) successfully closed the syndication of $190 million Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the Credit Facilities) for Mesquite Gaming, LLC (Mesquite Gaming or the Company), a portfolio company of Oaktree Capital Management (Oaktree). The Credit Facilities are composed of a $35 million Revolving Credit Facility and a $155 million Term Loan. Proceeds from the Credit Facilities will be used to refinance existing indebtedness, fund working capital and capital expenditures, and pay transaction-related fees and expenses. KBCM acted as Left Lead Arranger, Joint Lead Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent on the transaction.

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real estate, and listed equities. The Mesquite Gaming investment was part of Oaktree’s Special Situations strategy, which uses a highly flexible approach to make control or significant-influence-oriented private equity and debt investments in middle market companies experiencing temporary challenges, stress, or distress, or are seeking an alternative to traditional capital markets. Special Situations portfolio companies within the commercial gaming space include Mesquite Gaming, J&J Ventures Gaming (one of the largest distributed gaming companies in the U.S.), Interblock (a leading developer and producer of luxury electronic table games), and Awager (an online gaming supplier), among other investments across sectors.

Mesquite Gaming is the owner and operator of the Casablanca Resort and the Virgin River Hotel & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, about 80 miles from Las Vegas and 40 miles from St. George, Utah. The Company is uniquely situated in a growing population center along Interstate 15, one of the busiest interstates in the U.S., offering a convenient casino experience to both local and drive-in customers. The combined properties feature 1,200+ rooms, 1,900+ slot machines, 30+ table games, multiple golf courses, and a full suite of other amenities.

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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