We are pleased to once again partner with MGM Resorts, a world-class operator, as well as MGM Growth Properties,” Jon Gray, Blackstone president/COO, said in a statement. 'This transaction reflects our continuing strong conviction in Las Vegas. 'Along with the contemplated cash redemption of $1.4 billion of MGM's operating partnership units as announced by MGM, we expect this transaction to be accretive to while allowing us to maintain pro rata net leverage of 5.6 times.' Related Story: Marriott sells Sheraton Phoenix Downtown 'We are pleased to announce this partnership with BREIT, which illustrates the numerous opportunities available to grow our business and emphasizes the strong institutional demand for gaming real estate assets,' James Stewart, CEO of MGP, said in a statement. MGP expects the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2020, subject to certain customary closing conditions. MGM Resorts will continue to manage, operate and be responsible for all aspects of the properties on a day-to-day basis, with the JV owning the properties and receiving rent payments. Together, the two Las Vegas properties comprise 9,743 guestrooms, approximately 3 million square feet of meeting space and approximately 300,000 square feet of casino space across 226 acres on the Las Vegas Strip.Īt closing, MGM Resorts International will enter into a long-term triple net master lease for both properties and provide a full corporate guarantee of rent payments. MGP currently owns the Mandalay Bay real estate and MGM Resorts International owns the MGM Grand real estate. BREIT, which is externally managed by a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group, also will purchase $150 million in MGP Class A shares.

MGP will own 50.1 percent of the JV and BREIT 49.9 percent. MGM Growth Properties and Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture to acquire the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for $4.6 billion.

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