{"id":9066,"date":"2025-05-07T00:36:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T00:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/genting-malaysia-to-acquire-remaining-stake-in-empire-resorts\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T00:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T00:36:45","slug":"genting-malaysia-to-acquire-remaining-stake-in-empire-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/genting-malaysia-to-acquire-remaining-stake-in-empire-resorts\/","title":{"rendered":"Genting Malaysia to Acquire Remaining Stake in Empire Resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Genting Malaysia Berhad plans to take full ownership of Empire Resorts Limited by acquiring the remaining 10% economic interest it does not yet hold. The deal, valued at approximately $80.7 million, includes $41 million in cash and the assumption of a $39.7 million loan. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval but is expected to close by Q2 of FY2025.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Genting Malaysia will fully own Resorts World Catskills, Hudson Valley, and Resorts World Bet.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Empire Resorts has never turned a profit despite over $720 million in capital injections.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Analysts warn the acquisition may increase losses and debt burden for Genting Malaysia.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Currently, Genting Malaysia holds 49% of Empire\u2019s common stock and 100% of its convertible preferred stock. The remaining 51% stake is owned by Kien Huat Realty III Ltd, the Lim family\u2019s investment arm. With this acquisition, Genting Malaysia would take complete control of Empire\u2019s assets, including the Resorts World-branded casinos in New York and its online sportsbook platform.<\/p>\n<p>However, analysts remain skeptical. Tushar Mohata and Alpa Aggarwal from Nomura labeled the move as negative, pointing to Empire\u2019s ongoing losses and the lack of a clear turnaround strategy. They also noted that Genting Malaysia would now need to consolidate Empire\u2019s full financial results, potentially deepening overall losses.<\/p>\n<p>The deal also follows a weak Q4 2024 performance from Genting Malaysia, which triggered a dividend cut and led to a further drop in share value. 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HLIB, in particular, argued the price tag is excessive, estimating Empire\u2019s value at an EV\/EBITDA multiple of 72.7\u2014well above the U.S. casino industry average of around 10.<\/p>\n<p>Financial pressure is expected to rise. HLIB projects the group\u2019s borrowings could increase by RM1.3 billion ($310 million), pushing the gearing ratio to 1.15. Annual interest expenses could grow by up to RM70 million ($16.54 million) in FY2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n<p>Empire-related losses are also expected to rise. Analysts believe Genting Malaysia\u2019s share of these losses could increase by RM23 million ($5.43 million) in FY2025, which might cut earnings by 3.5% over the next three years.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/genting-malaysia-to-acquire-remaining-stake-in-empire-resorts\/\">Genting Malaysia to Acquire Remaining Stake in Empire Resorts<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genting Malaysia Berhad plans to take full ownership of Empire Resorts Limited by acquiring the remaining 10% economic interest it does not yet hold. The deal, valued at approximately $80.7 million, includes $41 million in cash and the assumption of a $39.7 million loan. 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