MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

LAS VEGAS, May well 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts Global (NYSE: MGM) (“MGM Resorts” or the “firm”) today declared the closing of its transaction with Blackstone to receive the functions of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas (the “residence” or “The Cosmopolitan”) for funds consideration of $1.625 billion. With the closing of the transaction, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas officially joins MGM Resorts’ roster of legendary models together the Las Vegas Strip.

“This is a major minute for our firm and for the Las Vegas Strip. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has already recognized alone as just one of the Strip’s premier resorts with an legendary model, nicely-curated experiences and a loyal shopper foundation. We couldn’t be a lot more fired up to convey them into our portfolio of world-course functions,” said MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle. “We are also thrilled to have the talented group of CoStars from The Cosmopolitan becoming a member of the MGM Resorts relatives. We glimpse forward to improving upon upon The Cosmopolitan’s currently strong final results by providing their buyers entry to the extensive and unique amenities and other rewards only MGM Resorts can offer.”

In the trailing 12 months finished March 31, 2022, The Cosmopolitan created $1.1 billion of internet profits and $416 million of altered EBITDAR.¹

The Cosmopolitan, a major modern luxurious vacation resort and on line casino, opened in December 2010 and underwent important funds enhancements adhering to Blackstone’s acquisition of the residence in 2014. The house attributes:

3,033 rooms and suites that were being renovated in December of 2018, most of which aspect terraces overlooking the famed Las Vegas Strip,
a 110,000 sq.-foot casino, with large-finish gaming spots for VIP guests,
26 on-development food and beverage choices, with 19 new ideas introduced in the past 4 yrs,
a 3,200-seat theater (The Chelsea),
Marquee nightclub and dayclub that hosts top DJs from all around the world,
243,000 square feet of centrally situated conference area, featuring condition-of-the-artwork technology to accommodate both of those large and compact groups,
36,000 square ft of leased retail room, and
a 43,000 square foot spa and health facility.

MGM Resorts entered into a 30-year lease agreement, with three 10-calendar year renewal options, with a partnership between Stonepeak, Cherng Relatives Have confidence in and Blackstone Authentic Estate Earnings Have faith in, Inc. (“BREIT”), which obtained The Cosmopolitan’s genuine estate assets. MGM Resorts will pay out an first once-a-year rent of $200 million, escalating on a yearly basis at 2% for the very first 15 years and the bigger of 2% or the CPI boost (capped at 3%) thereafter.

About MGM Resorts Global
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® world entertainment corporation with national and global spots featuring ideal-in-course lodges and casinos, point out-of-the-artwork meetings and conference spaces, remarkable live and theatrical amusement experiences, and an substantial array of cafe, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, legendary encounters as a result of its suite of Las Vegas-motivated manufacturers. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 33 distinctive resort and gaming locations globally, like some of the most recognizable resort makes in the field. The Firm’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, presents U.S. sporting activities betting and on-line gaming by means of industry-leading manufacturers, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Business is currently pursuing focused expansion in Asia as a result of the integrated vacation resort prospect in Japan. By means of its “Concentrated on What Issues: Embracing Humanity and Guarding the Earth” philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to producing a more sustainable potential, while striving to make a bigger distinction in the life of its personnel, attendees, and in the communities where by it operates. The world workforce of MGM Resorts are happy of their company for being recognized as a single of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For a lot more information, please go to us at www.mgmresorts.com. Be sure to also hook up with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Forward-Seeking STATEMENTS
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MGM RESORTS CONTACTS:

Investment Neighborhood:
ANDREW CHAPMAN, Director of Investor Relations
(702) 693-8711, [email protected]

Information Media:
BRIAN AHERN, Government Director of Communications
[email protected]

¹ Calculated as EBITDA just before rent, impairment reduction and pre-opening expenses, and after company expenses.